Set on the turquoise waters bordering Riviera Maya is the all-inclusive Gran Bahia Principe Akumal, part of the Bahia Principe Clubs & Resorts. Families and couples are drawn to this Riviera Maya hotel for its proximity to archaeological sites like the Mayan ruins of Tulum as well as the complex’s own Hacienda Dona Isabel shopping and entertainment center.

The Mexican-style villas in this complex are designed in harmony with the surrounding ecology, as seen in the lobby’s large thatched roof, marble flooring, tropical plants and sculptures, all of which contribute to the exotic feel. Three-floor villas house the hotel’s standard rooms and junior suites. Accommodations are decorated with turquoise-painted accent walls, tropical print bed linens and dark wood furniture, and have one king- or two full-size beds, satellite TVs, and balconies or terraces with sea or garden views. Bathrooms in Standard Rooms have bathtubs, while Junior Suites boast hydromassage tubs.

With four restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines, there is something to please everyone. The main restaurants serves up an international buffet complete with ocean views, and a la carte restaurants specialize in Italian, Mexican, Japanese and Mediterranean fare as well as seafood favorites. The hotel also has a snack bar and a total of seven bars serving exotic cocktails and beverages.