Elite Traveler Winter 2020

Chablé Yucatán, Royal Villa M É RIDA, MEXICO

Chablé Yucatán has been designed around the ruins of a hacienda and henequen (agave) factory. The hotel’s designers utilized rescued materials from the original hacienda, repurposing collapsed stones and reclaiming old buildings from the encroaching forest. The result is a stunning estate that blends old and newwith the natural world. The Royal Villa is the resort’s most exclusive property: The three-bedroom villa is surrounded by lush forest with ancient trees that provide protection from the sun on the private terrace. Along with its award-winning design features, Chablé Yucatán boasts an outstanding culinary program curated specially for the hotel by Jorge Vallejo of the world-famous Mexico City restaurant Quintonil. Alex Martin Best feature Secluded terrace with wraparound pool From $5,280 per night. Contact Victor Calan, reservations manager, gerente.reservaciones@chableyucatan.com, +1 844 424 2253, chablehotels.com

Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, Ty Warner Mansion LOS CABOS, MEXICO Los Cabos is one of the world’s top resort destinations, and Las Ventanas al Paraíso helped put it on the map. It has been joined by countless competitors since opening in 1997, but remains one of the area’s most popular locations thanks to its effortless combination of hacienda-style living and modern design. The TyWarner mansion is not just the biggest on the property, but one of the biggest in the region. It boasts almost 20,000 sq ft of outdoor space and a 328-ft wraparound infinity pool. The ample space means there is room for quirky amenities such as a putting green and a 360-degree vertical garden. Inside, the fun continues with a secret games and media room complete with a 90-in TV, and a large selection of wine, champagne and tequila from the private cellar. Alex Martin Best feature On-demand fireworks display controlled via iPad From $46,000 per night. Contact Marinette Giaquinta, director of sales and marketing, marinette.giaquinta@ rosewoodhotels.com +1 917 756 7598, rosewoodhotels.com

One&Only Palmilla, Villa Cortez LOS CABOS, MEXICO

Found at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, One&Only Palmilla is in a captivating spot where the glittering sand meets the Sea of Cortez, and it has access to one of the few swimmable beaches in the area. The hotel has a storied past and counts John Wayne, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lucille Ball as previous guests. Villa Cortez has four bedrooms (two master with king-sized beds; two double with queen-sized beds), spacious living and dining areas, terraces with epic ocean views and a garden patio. The interiors are light and colorful — chilled Baja-chic at its best. The star of the villa is the private infinity pool, measuring a huge 804 sq ft with views of the Sea of Cortez. There is also direct access to a secluded beach cove with a private cabana. Samantha Coles Best feature In-villa experiences such as cooking demos, tequila and mezcal tastings, spa treatments and firework displays From $12,000 per night. Contact Kelly Yeo, director of sales, reservations@oneandonlypalmilla.com, +52 624 146 7000, oneandonlypalmilla.com

Viceroy Los Cabos, Four Bedroom Villa &Nanny Bedroom LOS CABOS, MEXICO Viceroy Los Cabos’ architecture cuts a striking figure along the shores of the Sea of Cortez: The hotel’s modern design, created by Mexican architect Miguel Angel Aragonés, makes the most of the dramatic ocean scenery. The Four BedroomVilla follows suit with towering floor-to-ceiling windows and minimalist interiors. The villa has two master bedrooms, one king bedroom, one bedroomwith two queen beds and staff quarters with an exterior entrance. There’s a full kitchen, open-plan living room and dining area, an entertainment den with a 65-inch TV. The villa’s rooftop houses the swimming pool, solarium and plush outdoor lounge, plus a grill and alfresco dining area. At the time of Elite Traveler going to press, every time a room is booked on the website a room is ‘unlocked’ at 50 percent off for local healthcare professionals. Samantha Coles Best feature ‘VIP’ treatment for four-legged guests From$12,000 per night. Contact Marta Hagan, director of sales andmarketing, marta.hagan@viceroyhotelgroup.com, +52 624 104 9999, viceroyhotelgroup.com