Located on the unspoiled beaches of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the Royal Hideaway Playacar is the first all-inclusive adults-only resort in the world to win the AAA 5-Diamond Award. Offering villa accommodations and a full-service spa, this luxuriant resort delivers seasoned travelers comfort and style in the Yucatan Peninsula and remains a choice destination for honeymooners, couples and traveling executives.

Past the resort’s gated entrance and impressive arched foyer sits the lower lobby, with massive picture windows, clean white columns and walls, dark wood furnishings, marble floors, potted plants and hanging chandeliers all creating a stately ambience on a grand scale. Accommodations display a contemporary but distinctly native charm, with decorative ceiling fans, framed artwork and dark wood furniture with upholstery in natural beige tones to complement the neutral-toned walls and bed linens. The four categories of rooms and suites are housed in Mexican colonial style villas and offer one king-size bed or two queen-size beds and a terrace or balcony. Duplex Suites boast two stories complete with a living room and king bedroom, and two Presidential Suites each feature a living room, dining room, full kitchen and outdoor hot tub with ocean views. Marble bathrooms are stocked with Etro products.

Six gourmet restaurants at the Royal Hideaway Playacar offer guests a variety of dining choices. Las Ventanas, the resort’s signature restaurant, serves innovative cuisine and offers an interactive chef’s table experience weekly; Palazzo dishes up traditional Italian fare in an elegant setting. Spices is the place to go for Mexican and Caribbean specialties and fresh seafood overlooking the ocean, while Azia focuses on traditional Far Eastern fare, including Japanese and Thai dishes. Guests who opt to dine alfresco head to The Grill or The Deck for lighter bites. Club Royale serves a four-course dinner as guests enjoy live entertainment in a theater setting. Afternoon high tea, complete with finger sandwiches and pastries, is served daily. Bar Allegra and Piano Bar entertain at night.

Along with a cascading infinity pool, three relaxation pools and stunning beaches, a bi-level solarium deck invites guests to swim and sunbathe. Tennis, basketball, shuffleboard and bicycles offer ample opportunity to stay active, as does the fully equipped fitness center. Water sports enthusiasts enjoy scuba clinics, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, aqua aerobics and boogie boards, while tours, excursions and golf are located nearby for an additional cost. Guests looking for a bit of pampering head to the Royal Hideaway Spa for massages, facials and body treatments. The resort also offers memorable wedding facilities, honeymoon packages and well-equipped meeting spaces for corporate events.