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Mexico’s 10 Best Seaside Hideaways

From the aquamarine waters of the Mayan Riviera to the secluded beaches of Costa Alegre, sun, sand, and serenity are just a short flight away.

Spacious villas seamlessly blend outdoors and indoors, with an open-to-the-stars tub.

Photographer David Tsay, Stylist Emily Henderson, Writer Larry Bleiberg

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Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen (Mayan Riviera)

Seclusion factor: The resort ensures privacy with your own plunge pool. Spacious villas seamlessly blend outdoors and indoors, with an open-to-the-stars tub. Guests won’t want to leave the master bath, which resembles a mini spa. All have glass doors leading to an outdoor tub.

What makes it special: Banyan Tree trains its spa therapists at the hotel’s academy in Thailand. Try the unique Rainforest hydro-thermal experience with an eight-step progression through hot, cold, and steam rooms, with mud, salt, and shower massage treatments.

Cost: from $640 per night through December 17, from $1,195 high season; 800/591- 0439 or banyantree.com/en/mayakoba/index.html

Published November 2009