A convenient corridor from Los Angeles to the Baja California Peninsula, sees the air route here filled with private jets carrying celebrities to Rosewood’s Las Ventanas al Paraíso. There’s no sign marking its entrance so you need to be in the know in order to find it. Once here, whitewashed properties house expansive suites that come with telescopes for stargazing and whale watching. Master artisans were tasked with bringing a local creative touch to the rooms and they didn’t disappoint. Spaces showcase centuries-old design traditions with colourful murals, delicate pottery, hand-carved cedar doors, wrought iron chandeliers, decorative mosaic and inlaid pebble walkways.
Attentive service is one thing. An army of staff with genie-like ability is on a whole other level. There are over 600 of them discreetly fulfilling wishes and moving invisibly around the resort using their own underground tunnels. Examples of their powers include securing advance copies of novels before they’ve even hit the bookstores; handing out a bath menu alongside the dinner menu so that it can be prepared while you dine; and packing gourmet meals for the flight home.
Popping up in a new area set to redefine Riviera Maya’s luxury scene, the native mangrove surroundings and mystical Mayan culture put on a spectacle at Kanai’s most bewitching resort.
Part of the exclusive Mayakoba development, this family friendly resort is situated at the heart of the Riviera Maya – its neutral tones harmonise with the natural environment, the colours and textures reflecting the warmth of the Mexican culture.
Once the residence of an Italian duchess, the boutique-chic Hotel Esencia, sitting on a 50-acre estate between Tulum and Playa del Carmen, still gives the impression of visiting the home of a stylish family friend.
