The beaches around Playa del Carmen may be some of the most famous in Mexico, but our panelists say it’s hard to beat the sugary white sands at the Hotel Maroma. Wedged in between the Yucatan jungle and the azure Caribbean, this finger of sand is a calm oasis at the foot of a luxurious Orient-Express hotel. Adventure seekers will hear the call of the colorful corals and fish surrounding Maroma; the gentle waters make swimming and snorkeling as relaxing as lounging on the sand.