St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

Check-in here starts with a margarita, which sets a reasonable precedent for everything that follows. This beachfront resort on the Punta de Mita peninsula spreads across 22 acres of gardens and tiered pools that dissolve toward the Pacific. Rooms pull in natural wood and local craft work, with ocean or garden views; butler service comes standard. Two Jack Nicklaus golf courses, a spa, five restaurants, and enough water toys to run out of excuses. A Forbes Four Star property.