The click of high heels and Italian loafers on the marble floor of a six-story atrium lobby with stained-glass ceiling signifies opulence. A corridor off the Fiesta's lobby contains gardens and street lamps in the center, restaurants and a French caf on one side, and modern sculptures on the other. This stylishness and spaciousness attracts discriminating guests from around the world.

Offering lots of children's facilities and various adults-only facilities, this hotel is spacious enough to accommodate both children and grownups without one interfering with the other's pleasure. Helped by a policy that allows up to two children age 12 or younger to stay for no extra charge when they occupy the same room as two guests paying adult rates, the resort primarily attracts families seeking active holidays; but it also serves couples seeking rest and relaxation.

This family-oriented resort features an expansive granite-floor lobby with dark-wood accents, wrought-iron chandeliers, and an elaborately decorated dome ceiling with a vine-draped balcony. The resort attracts vacationers seeking casual, activity-filled holidays.

With its long swimming pools, expansive beach frontage, and large public areas, the Gran Melia Cancun provides plenty of space for both families and couples to enjoy activity or tranquility.

The Grand Oasis is especially popular among couples and singles who are in their mid-twenties and older, and who enjoy the many facilities offered by the resort and its sister resorts, such as the Oasis Cancn Resort, which is situated on both sides of this hotel.

Flanked by two white-sand beaches, the Hyatt Regency Cancn is an energetic cosmopolitan-chic resort with a local Mexican flair. The resort is in the heart of the hotel zone, with easy access to the convention center, nightlife, shopping, dining, and top-notch golf courses.

Reopened in late 2006 after a complete renovation, ME by Melia Cancun has transformed from an all-inclusive, family-style resort into a sophisticated and modern establishment. The beachfront resort features a sleek, streamlined design in public areas and guestrooms, as well as quality service, relaxation amenities, and fine-dining options.

This family-friendly resort, completely renovated in June 2007, attracts guests seeking walking-distance access to Cancn's principal shopping, dining, and entertainment center, which is about a block away.

Guests enter a broad lobby with warm-toned gray and taupe marble floors and, to the side, a wall of cascading water, below which lies a large sculpture of a reclining figure. Directly ahead, steps lead to landscaped grounds dotted with dining and drinking spots, and paths that wind to the beach, where rows of

An expansive three-story atrium lobby featuring gray-marble floors, leather couches, and tropical greenery provide tranquility. This adults-only hotel is for those seeking beachfront relaxation, entertainment, and a variety of dining options.

The Riu Caribe All Inclusive caters to both families and couples, with the latter divided between young and middle-aged adults. While activities run day and night, guests use the long beach and expansive pool deck for rest and relaxation. A large atrium lobby has a lounge that is often lively from after lunch until midnight.

Amenity highlights:

The resort has three pools with swim-up bars, including two on the rooftop. Spa facilities include 12 treament rooms, a sauna, steam bath, and a couples' suite. A kids' club offers supervised daily activities; a children's pool is available.

Insider tip:

As part of the All-Inclusive Plan, guests may use facilities, restaurants, and bars at seven partner resorts: Cancn Palace and Sun Palace on Cancn Island; at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort south of Cancn Island; and at Xpu-H Palace and Aventura Spa Palace on the Riviera Maya south of Cancn; Playacar Palace; and Cozumel Palace. Transportation to the other resorts is not provided except for guests booking spa treatments (surcharges) at Moon Palace.

Completely renovated in 2006, Cancn Palace continues to offer a variety of daily activities and nighttime entertainment with a spa for even more relaxation. Couples represent most of the guests when children are in school. Families arrive during school holidays.

Entertainment staff at this couples-only resort organizes games and activities on the beach and at the main pool, which guests may participate in, or not.