With its isolated locale on an exquisite stretch of white soft sand, not near any other hotel or signs of civilization, Dreams Tulum is, well, like a dream. It's a good 90-minute drive from Cancun International Airport, but once you reach this secret slice of paradise, realize that you're only a five-minute drive from the two best family friendly sites in Riviera Maya, the Mayan ruins of Tulum and the snorkeling theme park of Xel-Ha.

Another highlight is a boat ride through the mangroves of Si'an Ka'an Biosphere, an eco-reserve at the southern tip of the Yucatan that truly is the Mexico of yore, far removed from the high-rise resorts on the strip in Cancun.

There's a lot to like about this all-inclusive, from the lack of wristbands and towel cards to a good choice of a la carte restaurants where daily reservations are not necessary. Surprisingly, the food at these restaurants is not your typical forgettable all-inclusive fare, but tasty innovative cooking.

The grounds are simple, yet tasteful, with cobblestone paths leading to fountains, gardens, swaying palms, and signs that indicate which local bird or indigenous tree you're admiring. There's no need for dramatic recreations of Mayan temples. The serenity befits the sleepy seaside setting of Tulum. All rooms are housed in yellow two- and three-storey haciendas, which gives the resort a historic colonial feel.

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