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As beautiful as the resorts physical spaces are, the real difference here is the heartfelt service.
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The 46 accommodations, spread across a limestone hill, range from cozy studios to expansive two-bedroom villas.
Some villas come with plunge pools if you want to soak in private.
But its in the common spaces where Rock House shines.
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That’s why the opening of the Waldorf Astoria Cancun in November was so widely anticipated.
All 173 rooms have private balconies with panoramic beach views and either a jacuzzi or a plunge pool.
And this being Mexico, gastronomy is key.
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I wasn’t straying from my balcony.
I ordered fish tacos from room service and spent the evening watching the sunset from my jacuzzi.
The lights of Cancun’s busy Hotel Zone were twinkling on the horizon.
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They seemed very far away.waldorf-astoria.com; doubles from $749.
After nearly four years of construction, the new Tropical is a sort of reset.
The 23 rooms and six suites are arranged around an exquisitely overgrown courtyard, fully replanted post-hurricane.
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Less flash and more natural finesse, the sand-and-stone buildings camouflage seamlessly into the natural environment.
The restaurant’s name?
Evelyn’s, of course.fourseasons.com; doubles from $524.
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Eighty-six pink cottages dot the property, which also has four beaches, a rarity on the island.
The dockside bar is decorated with actual treasures found in surrounding shipwrecks by Bermudian diving legend Teddy Tucker.
Cocktails include island favorites, like rum-forward swizzles anddark n stormies, along with new creations.
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Theres also an open-air concept shop, Anthologist, curated with artisanal brass objets dart and Greek resort wear.
DesignerJordane Arrivetzwas tasked with giving the hotel the warmth and familiarity of a family holiday home.
Brazilian artist Joao Incertis whimsical murals, found throughout the property, are another special touch.
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