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Riviera Maya, Mexico

Featuring plenty of sun, sand and greens, this stretch of the Yucatan Peninsula that faces the Caribbean is an attractive destination nearly any time of year.

Where to play golf WHERE
TO PLAY
Where to stay WHERE
TO STAY
Where to eatWHERE
TO EAT
>> El Camaleon Mayakoba >> Fairmont Mayakoba >> Cocina 38
>> Playa Paraiso >> Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort >> La Casa del Agua
>> Playacar Golf Club >> Excellence Playa Mujeres >> Playasia

 


Where to play golfWHERE TO PLAY

>> El Camaleon Mayakoba: Designed by Greg Norman, the first course in Mexico to host a PGA Tour event takes golfers from the mangrove forest to limestone canals to the beach.

>> Playa Paraiso: Like his father, Pete, P.B. Dye likes to challenge golfers with. At this course by Iberostar, which has several resorts in the area, the undulating greens require a deft putting touch.

>> Playacar Golf Club: Carved out of the jungle, the 7,144-yard layout by Robert von Hagge can beat you up, but the all-inclusive green fee—food and drink are included in the green fee—will soothe the pains of the round.


Where to stay WHERE TO STAY

>> Fairmont Mayakoba: Guests at this newest jewel of the Fairmont family can navigate the property’s lagoons via electric covered boats known as lanchas.

>> Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort: This destination property along the Caribbean Sea has nearly 2,500 rooms and a Jack Nicklaus layout that winds through jungle and wetlands.

>> Excellence Playa Mujeres: This scenic resort overlooking the sea features one of the area’s newest courses, a 7,218-yard Greg Norman layout with views to match the challenges.


Where to eatWHERE TO EAT

>> Cocina 38: Centrally located on Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue, this cosmopolitan eatery was founded by a pair of chefs who have worked around he world.

>> La Casa del Agua: Whether you dine in the main dining room or on the roof garden, seafood dishes like Caribbean lobster or seared hamachi are welcoming after a day on the links.

>> Playasia: Located next to the Blue Parrot Hotel in Playa del Carmen, this restaurant featuring an eclectic menu ranging from local seafood to Asian dishes features a lush decor mirroring the areas golf courses.

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