Rosewood Mayakoba Resort

Travelogue

If you’re looking for an escape from the cold monotony of winter up north, look no further than a trip to the Riviera Maya and dreamy, lively Playa del Carmen. The Rosewood Mayakoba is the rare resort that guarantees access to an actual PGA Tour course plus a beach that may be even better. A morning trip around the Greg Norman design will send you winding inland through Mayan jungle and all the way out alongside the Gulf of Mexico. Sunsets are stunning here, too — but you’ll have to make the decision between another 18 or heading to the beach. A day away from the course might look something like this: A morning trip to the fitness center followed by a visit to Sense, a holistic Rosewood spa located on its own island, removed from the bustle of the rest of the resort. By the afternoon, you’re ready to catch a wave, hit around a beach volleyball and then retreat to the adults-only Aqui Me Quedo pool, where signature drinks await. The only thing you’ll be pondering by the fire pit that evening is why you ever have to leave.