Dream it! Feel it! Live it!

From its throne high above Acapulco Bay, guests at Las Brisas can’t be blamed for feeling like royalty. Between the private casitas complete with their own pools, the commanding views of the entire bay, and the unparalleled service, its hard not to. I mean hell, its not rated #1 on tripadvisor.com (out of 173 hotels in Acapulco) for no reason!

Every resort tends to have its own feel, and though any type of traveler would certainly enjoy a stay at Las Brisas, it’s definitely built for lovers. As mentioned, the resort is made up of private casitas, offering less of a hotel vibe rather than a stay at your own vacation home. With that level of privacy, it’d be easy to feel like you’re in your own mountain top hideaway, with nothing but your partner’s company and the vast blue pacific to fill your days. But with Las Brisas’s wide range of great restaurants, beach club, and host of leisure activities, you’ll certainly want to venture out into the exciting seaside paradise that is Acapulco.

As far as the town is concerned, Acapulco’s got it all. And I say town because though it certainly qualifies as a city, everything is in close proximity to one another (cheap cab fares!). There’re activities to suit all tastes, from golf to deep-sea fishing. There’s even some pretty serious cliff jumping to be had, though obviously not for the faint of heart. And if its night life you’re looking for, Acapulco is legendary in this category for a reason…we’ll just let you figure that one out for yourself

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Not convinced? Here's a short list of some folks who seem to agree with me:

• Expedia Insider's Select 2007, 2008 & 2009!
• One of the World Best Hotels in the World, named by Travel + Leisure 2007, 2008, 2009!
• Most Romantic Places in the World, named by Travel Age West.
• On the List of Best Seller Book "1000 places to visit before you die“
• Top 100 Hotels in the World, Gold List of Conde Nast Traveler´s Guide Readers.
• "Best of" List - Top 10 Hotels in Mexico, Gayot.com The Guide to the Good
• Life Traveler´s Guide Readers.
• Recognizing a Commitment to Excellence In Providing Superior Romantic
• Experience, Beverly Clark Elite Wedding Collection.
• 2009 Four Diamond Award

You Can, in the Yucatan

Sheer mention of the Yucatan peninsula has the ability to conjure images of flawless white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, and margaritas by the pool. But to those who’ve experienced the region first hand, it is so much more than that. Ask any Yucatan veteran and they’ll tell you the beaches and margaritas are merely the appetizers, as the real allure is found atop towering Mayan ruins, 60ft below the ocean’s surface amongst the area’s world-class dive reefs, or most spectacularly, the cenotes hidden deep in the jungle. Whether you seek leisure or adventure, you can do it all, in the Yucatan.



No where on this immaculate coast can the entire Yucatan experience be enjoyed better than at the Reef Playacar, located right on the beach in the legendary Playa del Carmen. As we all know, travelling has a way of nickel and diming you to death, but at this all inclusive resort, everything is taken care of for you, allowing you to relax with a cold drink in hand on the beach or swimming amongst exotic sea life miles from land.




But if you are the type that’s not afraid of a little adrenaline and like to use your travels as a chance to explore new things, the fresh water holes cut into the Yucatan’s jungle like swiss cheese are your ticket to adventure. Found nowhere else in the world, these cenotes, massive fresh water holes, often as much as 200 ft in diameter, reach straight into the ground and connect to caves which feed through to the ocean. The convergence of fresh water with salt water create visual spectacles that can only be adequately described as dream-like. And at the Reef Playacar, their dive center is fully equipped and trained to make these dreams come alive for you.


And for those who travel for relaxation, the Reef Playacar is as equally equipped to cater to your every whim. From private beach dinners to spa treatments and special occasion packages, they’ve got it all. The weather's great, the pool is warm, and the drinks are cold.

The House That Sings

Between the calming crash of surf on the beach, tropical birds flying throughout the lush jungle around you, and the sound of relaxed guests floating in out of this world-renowned resort, there’s little wonder why it was named La Casa Que Canta, or the house that sings. Even the award winning architecture and cuisine seem to generate a sort of jubilant melody, at least on a metaphysical level.

Located smack dab in the center of Zihuatenjo Bay and carved into a large promontory, every inch of La Casa – as we’ll call it for short – commands unbelievable views of the Pacific. And if, god forbid, you were to ever become bored with the endless beauty of the deep blue pacific and rolling green mountains, you need only look over your shoulder at the resort itself.

Praised by guests and travel critics alike, La Casa is truly an architectural dream. Luxurious and extravagant without being pretentious, the resort is composed of several tiers, which hug the promontory and are inspired by traditional Mexican design. From the beach, to the restaurant, to the master suites on the very top, this resort, to be almost obscenely humble, is very easy on the eyes.

But hey, don’t take this blogger’s word for it. Over the years travel magazines and critics from around the globe have also been inspired to sing their praises for La Casa Que Canta. In 2003 it won “Best Rooms in the Americas” by Conde Naste. In 2007: Travel and Leisure’s “World’s Best Service.” Most recently it received the Readers Choice Award in 2010 from Andrew Harper Travel.