If luxury can come in the form of lagoons, pristine pools and beaches, then it is no wonder that Mayakoba — a private resort along the Riviera Maya on the eastern coast of Mexico — attracts visitors looking to indulge in comfort and lounge in leisure. The gated community just north of Playa del Carmen on the Caribbean Sea consists of private residences, four distinct hotels and El Camaleón — an award-winning, Greg Norman-designed golf course that has hosted numerous LIV Golf and PGA Tour events, including the PGA’s first tournament in Latin America.
Plan to visit Mayakoba if you’re prepared to stay put on the cushy campus. Unlike Cancun, the overhyped spring-break destination about an hour north, a visit to Mayakoba isn’t about sightseeing, cave tours or crazy nightlife. Instead, be prepared to pamper yourself in paradise during the day and turn in early for a restful sleep at night.
Krisha Chachra served eight years on the Blacksburg Town Council and has written for NRV Magazine for a decade. She is a member of The Mama Movement and a proud mom to a curious toddler. Krisha is a community advocate and connector and runs an event production organization that hosts Up on the Roof. Krisha has reported and hosted shows for public radio and television and has freelanced for USA Weekend Magazine, the Honolulu Advertiser and the Alexandria Gazette among others. Her book about returning to Blacksburg, Homecoming Journals, may be found online or in local bookstores.