Fodor's Expert Review NIZUC Resort & Spa

Tucked away on a beach sheltered by mangroves and facing the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, this stylish 29-acre resort has the most secluded location in Cancún. Choose from six swanky restaurants, including Asian-accented Indochine and Ramona, a modern Mexican alternative. Step into the Havana Lounge for a hand-rolled cigar paired with aged sipping rum. If you can pry yourself away from the glorious, uncrowded white-sand beach or two pools, there’s an ESPA spa with a list of pampering treatments. The 13 room categories range from suites with private plunge pools to villas with enclosed courtyards; integrating stone, wood, and slate, these Maya-chic accommodations include thoughtful extras like touch-screen phones and high-quality bath products.