stuck in ohio on cinco de mayo?

Today is not only National Travel Advisors Day, but it also happens to be Cinco de Mayo — the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla — a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honour of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. You may be celebrating state-side with a fiesta of Mexican food (I know we are), but this might also be a terrific time to think about visiting Mexico.

In addition to the many all-inclusive resorts on the Rivieras Maya and Nayarit, we have some fantastic luxury hotel properties in our Virtuoso “Best of the Best” Hotel Program. Our magnificent accommodations include intimate retreats, luxury eco-lodges, gorgeous beach resorts … and so much more. There’s a world of dream stays to discover within Virtuoso’s curated collection of more than 1,400 hotels, resorts, lodges, villas, camps, and private islands—and there are nearly 50 phenomenal options in Mexico, alone. Ready to go? Here are cinco of those options for your next Mexico getaway!

Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel

San Miguel de Allende

A stay at Casa de Sierra Nevada, a Belmond Hotel, is not just a hotel visit – it's a beneficial experience, leaving you with an understanding of this enchanting region. This boutique hotel and cooking school caters to the world's most discriminating travelers with resplendent guest rooms and suites; 37 bedrooms are scattered throughout six buildings including, Casa Parque. Each room is individually decorated with antiques, lush fabrics, and vibrant Talavera tiles. As to be expected, Andanza restaurant is one of the country's top dining establishments; you can also dine in the privacy of your room or on the romantic terrace.

Casa Velas Hotel Boutique

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

All-inclusive Casa Velas is a Mexican Riviera getaway for adults only (18+). The hacienda-style hotel, which overlooks Banderas Bay, feels like a private estate, with lush tropical gardens and koi ponds. Terra-cotta floors, traditional textures, and ceramic pieces by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante add a homey touch to the 80 generous suites, many with private pools or outdoor Jacuzzis. Guests enjoy exclusive discounts on golf at the Marina Vallarta and Vista Vallarta courses. Dining at Casa Velas is an artisanal, gourmet experience using the freshest ingredients, some harvested from the hotel’s own botanical garden.

Hacienda Temozon, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Temozon Sur

Merida, Mexico

Recalling the belle epoque era of the Mexican southeast, Hacienda Temozón is a vision with its weathered wooden doors, pastel accents, and 18-foot ceilings with exposed rafters. You'll feel the history here; the hotel was formerly a private estancia. Today, 28 exquisite bedrooms and suites feature stone walls, iron beds, private plunge pools, and cotton hammocks urging you to sink into a siesta. The Hol Be Spa beckons with its candlelit cenote and indigenous spa products, and the Casa Temozón Restaurant tempts you with international cuisine made from local ingredients. Private dinners for two can be easily arranged.

Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico

Las Alcobas offers warm hospitality in an upscale, urban setting. Its enviable location along Masaryk Avenue, in the heart of Polanco, the city’s chicest district, is reason enough to stay. Add thoughtful touches, such as welcome refreshments and the services of a personal host – a butler who will make airline reservations or prepare a bath ritual – and you’ll never want to leave. Let acclaimed chef Martha Ortiz nourish you with fresh, flavorful cuisine in the hotel’s signature restaurant, Dulce Patria, or savor the impeccable farm-to-table concept in Anatol’s casual atmosphere. Don’t forget a healing treatment at the Aurora Spa.

Montage Los Cabos

Cabo San Lucas

Montage Los Cabos’ 39-acre array of seaside rooms, suites, and villas was named Best Virtuoso Newcomer in 2019. The intimate setting on Santa Maria Bay offers spectacular views and walk-in beach access. Guests enjoy highly personalized, authentic experiences, including treatments at the signature Spa Montage as well as an array of fitness offerings. The resort includes three pools; Montage’s children’s program, Paintbox; and four dining options featuring the region’s abundant seafood. Montage Los Cabos serves as an excellent venue for corporate meetings and destination weddings, embracing the setting’s natural splendor.

Keep in mind — those are only five of the more than 1400 properties in our hotel program. When you book those stays with us, you get exclusive VIP amenities including room upgrades (based on availability) early check-in or late check-out (also based on availability, included breakfast, wi-fi, and much, much more. If you’ve been booking hotels on your own, well, there’s a better way to do it — let us leverage our industry connections to make your next getaway truly extraordinary!