Valentin Imperial Maya

A state-of-the-art conference center and events staff take care of business to perfection at the all-suite, adults-only Valentin Imperial Maya. But for attendees it's the location that inspires the first oohs and ahs. The resort rests on picture-perfect Playa del Secreto—Secret Beach—south of Cancún along the Riviera Maya. Framed only by open sky, winding lagoons, and Caribbean Sea, the secluded enclave of one- to three-story buildings hugs the earth, evoking the grand haciendas of Mexico's bygone days.

Every stay begins with a warm, personalized welcome accompanied by champagne and flowers. With the accent on top-quality details and choice, the all-inclusive policy covers everything from arrival to departure. Guests select their own pillow preference from a pillow menu, for instance, and have their pick from a wide variety of bars, lounges, and nine gourmet restaurants—no reservations required. When not engaged in private events, guests can end the evening with billiards or dancing at the Sports & Music Bar or at El Palenque, the resort's air-conditioned theater featuring live, complimentary stage shows.

Other post-meeting diversions run the gamut of water sports off the beach, sun worship at the pools, indulgence at the spa, and relaxing soaks in the suites' in-room Jacuzzis. For planners seeking all-suite, all-adult, all-inclusive seclusion for meetings on the Riviera Maya, the road leads about a mile off the main highway to Secret Beach.