Maroma's rooms exude romance and tranquility.

If you want to trade the crowds of Cancun for something more serene on your Mexico golf vacation, head south to the Mayan Riviera, 62 miles of gloriously tranquil beaches and fantastic golf courses.

There, you’ll find the most intimate, romantic retreat in the entire area, Maroma Resort & Spa. Just 20 miles from the Cancun Airport, this secluded Orient-Express hideaway, once a 200-acre coconut plantation, provides an authentic and romantic Mexican resort experience.

The verdant, free-flowing jungle grounds are lovely, but what makes Maroma truly special is its dreamlike, crescent-shaped beach that hugs a beautiful bay.

All of the resorts spacious guest rooms, which are set just off the beach, have private balconies or terraces and are adorned with handmade furniture made at the property. The best ones face the stunning beach and ocean, but even the ground-floor Garden rooms are very nice.

The resort recently added a spa and its restaurant (for guests only) is superb. While there are no televisions in the rooms, the Library is equipped with a computer and satellite television for those that need at least some connection to the outside world. The resort is not for the budget-conscious, but rates include breakfast, a snorkeling excursion and airport transfers.

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