Playa del Carmen: screened from view by coconut and palm trees, it comes alive at dusk with the chatter of exotic birds returning home to their aviary. Dine outside on a terrace overlooking the sun-kissed palm trees. Or climb to the topmost terrace to embrace a lovely landscape of turquoise ocean wearing a precious necklace of coral reefs.
Relax in your hammock, enjoy the breeze, and view the sun dancing on the waves as it breaks through the horizon at sunrise. At nightfall, go out for a lazy walk in the unpaved streets and admire the skill with which urban planners make tourists welcome while retaining the authentic feel of a small Mexican village.