What to expect: A favorite destination of couples seeking a romantic retreat for any occasion, El Dorado Seaside Suites rests on the secluded beach of Kantenah in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya.

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into a seated check-in, offered cold drinks, and given a golf-cart tour of the enchanting and intimate grounds before being taken to their suites.

Amenity highlights: Whether in the gardens, by one of the three swimming pools, or on the beach, guests do not have to look far to find a private and romantic cabana with white cushions and beds. With slate roofs and curtains blowing in the sea breeze, some are even two-story affairs, offering wider views of the beach and green Caribbean water.

Staff members stroll the beach at noon offering picnic baskets to couples who do not want to leave their shady palapas, and they return later in the day with glasses of champagne.

What to expect: Popular with couples and families, the ecological-oriented resort shares 173 acres with the resort next door, Kantenah Palladium Grand Resort & Spa, and mainly consists of rainforest with wood bridges and thatched-roof pathways. Each resort includes a flamingo pond and orchid garden. Guests enjoy full access to both resorts' facilities, including restaurants and bars.

Amenity highlights: The resort's beachfront measures 800 meters (875 yards), with snorkeling off shore. A freeform pool includes jetted sections, as do two geometric pools, one reserved for adults (topless sunbathing permitted). Water sports include snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, and pedal boating. A water-sports center offers personal watercraft, scuba-diving instruction, and scuba-diving/snorkeling excursions for surcharges.

Insider tip: Feedings at this Riviera Maya resort's fenced-in crocodile compound take place at noon on Tuesdays.

What to expect: Popular with couples and families, the ecological-oriented resort shares 173 acres with an adjacent resort (Colonial Palladium Grand Resort & Spa) and includes open spaces for facilities, but otherwise consists of rainforest with wood bridges and thatched-roof pathways. Each resort includes a flamingo pond and orchid garden. Guests enjoy full access to both resorts' facilities, including restaurants and bars.

Amenity highlights: This Riviera Maya resort's beachfront measures 800 meters (875 yards), with snorkeling opportunities just offshore. A freeform pool includes jetted sections, as do two geometric pools, one reserved for adults (topless sunbathing permitted). Water sports include snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, and pedal boating. A water-sports center provides personal watercraft, scuba-diving instruction, and scuba-diving/snorkeling excursions for surcharges.

Insider tip: Feedings at this Riviera Maya resort's fenced-in crocodile compound take place at noon on Tuesdays.