Barcelo Maya Beach ★★★★★

The Riviera Maya is an iconic resort district just south of Cancun, Mexico. With an average annual temperature of 25 °C, you can probably already imagine why this is the supreme location for a beach getaway. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty, verdant and lush, with beaches of ivory sand and crystal-clear waters that fade into the horizon. The Barceló Maya Beach***** takes only your highest expectations of a resort holiday and fully realises them: when you stay at one hotel, you play at four. Booking a room at the Barceló Maya Beach***** gives you access to the extensive facilities across the Caribe, Colonial, and Tropical hotels, spread along the coastline.

Rooms, which include concierge and room service, are decorated with a pleasant mixture of neutral tones and bright colours that playfully reference Caribbean aesthetics. A number of room types are available, like the recently renovated Junior Suite, which houses up to five people. If you’re looking for the highest level of luxury, check out the Premium Level Ocean Front Suite, a stunning room that boasts its own large terrace equipped with a private hot tub.

Entertainment here comes in a seemingly endless variety of forms. Play a game of tennis, golf, or, of course, venture into the world of water-sports. If you’re less inclined toward physical activity, lounge about during the day at one of the many pools, including semi-Olympic sized ones. Then there’s the Dolphinaris Barcelo dolphinarium, with its enchanting daily shows, and at night, the amphitheatres, featuring their own brilliant performances. After the show, head to one of the best nightclubs on the Riviera Maya, Jaguar’s, where you can enjoy local drinks until 02.00. Of course, if the night still feels young to you, feel free to move onto the 24-hour Sport Bar! Everything you could possibly want is here – why deny yourself that pleasure?