Hacienda Uayamon

For incentive travelers seeking the opposite of a cookie-cutter resort, Hacienda Uayamón unites the authentic flavor of Old Mexico with the comforts of the twenty-first century. Thick adobe walls echo tales of Mexican plantation life stretching back to the sixteenth century on the Yucatán Penisula near Campeche. A meticulous restoration brought new life to the buildings, and in 2001 Starwood Hotel & Resorts added the property to its collection of historic haciendas.

A dozen guest rooms and suites offer peaceful sanctuaries marked by mahogany furniture, cool tiles, and Mayan accents. TV and Internet access please guests who wish to stay connected. The spa, on the other hand, specializes in high-touch Mayan experiences, while the restaurant piques appetites with fresh regional ingredients and a sophistication geared to international tastes.