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Best Affordable Beach Resorts
Courtesy of Le Reve Hotel & Spa
Le Rêve, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
An unpaved maze of roads leads the way to Le Rêve, an intimate, 25-suite boutique property with more romance and charm than its neighboring mega-resorts combined. Couples hang out in private hammocks by the garden suites, accented with colorful, locally sourced Mexican tiles. Bungalows come with private plunge pools overlooking a generous stretch of ocean. Snorkeling gear is on the house.
Cost: From $210.
Don’t Miss: Chef Mario Kauil offers a Mayan tasting menu that must be booked one night in advance. Give him your preferences, and Kauil will head for the farmers’ markets to create a one-of-a-kind meal.
—Nikki Goldstein