Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa sits on the golden sand of Tangolunda Bay, on the Oaxacan stretch of Mexico’s Pacific coast where the Sierra Madre del Sur runs down to the water. Rooms start at the 409 square foot Deluxe Tropical View and run through partial ocean view categories to Preferred Club ocean front rooms and a Presidential Suite, every one with a private balcony or terrace looking over the Pacific, the gardens or the pools. Some categories add an outdoor hot tub. Several swimming pools sit between the buildings and the beach, including a long lap pool and an infinity edge above the bay.

Dining is unlimited across five venues - Oceana, El Patio, Himitsu, Rendezvous and the Coco Cafe - with 24-hour room service and a mini-bar refreshed daily. The plan covers every meal, snack and drink, and Dreams includes premium spirits rather than restricting you to house brands. Non-motorized water sports, the fitness centre, daily activities and the nightly entertainment programme are all included, along with WiFi. Beyond the resort, Huatulco is known for its nine bays and the Bahias de Huatulco National Park, and the airport is a short drive inland.