Wine, Whales and Wonders of Mexico

Casa Polanco is an exquisite haven nestled in the heart of the Polanco neighbourhood, offering stunning views of Parque Lincoln. This central yet residential corner creates an exclusive and intimate atmosphere, whilst being just minutes away from the city’s main attractions and Mexico’s vibrant energy. The 19 rooms offer a contemporary sanctuary ensuring maximum comfort. Filled with natural light, high ceilings, and exquisite marble bathrooms, these rooms provide an ideal space for relaxation and the enjoyment of the city.  Indulge in a delicious breakfast or an enchanting teatime experience in the restaurant, which serves a menu specially crafted by the hotel’s chefs. The terrace, overlooking Parque Lincoln, is the perfect spot for cocktails and small gatherings, allowing you to witness the ebb and flow of urban life in the surrounding streets. Start or end your day with a private yoga session, and treat yourself to a relaxing massage in the spa cabin. There is also a gym that is equipped with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment and offers the guidance of an on-site trainer. 

Housed in a typically classical building on the city’s grand Paseo de la Reforma avenue, complete with a well-ordered courtyard, fountains and outdoor pool, the Four Seasons is the predictably opulent sanctuary in the midst of this busy capital city. With lots of space, on-site amenities, well-equipped bedrooms, the overall feeling is one of sophisticated calm contained within these elegant walls. The service is excellent and the city’s most famous avenue is right on the doorstep too, making you very centrally placed for exploring the city. Guests are free to use the hotel’s complimentary bicycles too.

In the heart of Mexico City's Polanco, Kimpton Virgilio embodies the festive spirit of its surroundings. This stylish hotel, an ode to the Roman poet, captures a lively energy that flows from its streetside tapas restaurant, Pepe Mesa Española, to the inviting rooftop bar and pool.

At Banyan Tree Veya, you'll find a sanctuary inspired by the surrounding landscape, where purpose and responsibility are combined to create a breathtaking and memorable luxury experience.

Casa Ocho in Valle de Guadalupe is one of the leading wine resorts in Mexico. Styled in a rustic chic aesthetic that fits perfectly with its surroundings, this boutique resort comprises just eight uniquely decorated rooms.

Almost equidistant between the two main towns, Las Ventanas channels a similar resort style and high level of luxury as its nearby neighbours but on a slightly smaller scale, for a more romantic and intimate stay. There are 71 luxury, self-contained, adobe-style rooms placed along pretty white-washed landscaped terraces that roll down to a beautiful beach below (like most along this coastline is unsuitable for swimming) and plenty of infinity and plunge pools to cool off in. The beach cabana and poolside concierge service is similarly mind blowing with iPads, magazines and iPods available. You can indulge in a game of tennis or a round of golf as well as the usual enormous menu of activities on offer from tequila tastings to sea kayaking and renting mini coopers to sunset cruises. There is a choice of four restaurants specialising in fresh seafood(try the lobster tacos), to more international dishes and a ceviche and sushi bar. Also if you fancy sleeping out under the stars, the staff will move your bed out onto your private patio.

Closer to the town of San Jose del Cabo on this southernmost tip of Baja California, Palmilla is one of those ‘super’ resorts that does everything well and despite its size, delivers an incredibly personal service. Each of its rooms are in individual one-storey or three-storey ‘casas’ giving you the added sense of privacy and seclusion. They have been decorated in a typically seaside style with lots of warm colours, light woods and pastel hues, and all come with the high-tech modern comforts, private patio or balcony, 24-hour butler service and breath taking views over the Sea of Cortez. Furthermore Palmilla is set on one of the only stretches along this coastline whose beaches are good for swimming, and is close to a number of good surfing spots too, not to mention being one of the World’s Top Golf Hotels (Golf Digest). The hotel’s pool concierge service is another thing we can’t fail to mention, seeing that they offer 20-minute foot massages, fully loaded iPods and iPads, and they even clean your sunglasses for you! A private yacht for sunset cruises and four restaurants (one headed by the Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, another specialising in sushi and ceviche, another in gourmet Mediterranean cuisine..), you are left in no doubt about Palmilla’s superiority as a property voted Latin America’s Number One hotel by Travel and Leisure.

This idyllic sanctuary on the shores of Santa Maria Bay combines natural beauty with authentic Mexican culture. With the gently lapping waters almost on its doorstep, the resort boasts easy access to some of the best swimming, snorkeling and diving in the area. The 122 expansive guestrooms, suites and casas and 52 Montage Residences feature warm and inviting colours and textures. Most have gorgeous views, marble bathrooms and some boast private pools. Mexico’s culinary traditions and fresh, local ingredients are celebrated at the hotel’s various restaurant options. There’s a strong focus on the region’s seafood. Signature restaurant Mezcal is a modern Mexican kitchen which reinterprets ancestral culinary traditions. By day, Marea features Baja inspired cuisine and by night exquisite cuts of aged meats and the finest freshly caught seafood are the draw. If you’re looking for small plates in a night-market style setting, then Talay is the spot for you.