Hotel Las Palmas at Punta Mita, Punta Mita, México (Punta Mita, Mexico)

Punta Mita and its surrounding area- whose name is derived from a local adaptation of the Aztec word meaning gateway to paradise- have been considered a place for spiritual renewal for centuries. Archeological discoveries identify six different cultures having lived in and around Punta Mita- with settlements dating back to 300 BC. The existence of ports and docking beaches along the coast may date back as far as 2000 BC. It is a place of history- ancient cultures and serenity. Punta Mita Resort- a gated community situated on a 1500-acre peninsula on the Bay of Banderas and bordered by 9 miles of private beach- is blessed with one of the most pleasant climates in the world. Sharing the same latitude as the Hawaiian Islands- Punta Mita is kept comfortable year round by gentle sea breezes- with summer temperatures averaging 85 and winter temperatures averaging 75. With a choice of one and two stories- and two to six bedrooms- each Las Palmas villa comes complete with an expansive living terrace with private pool- ocean and/or golf course views- gourmet kitchen with deluxe brand appliances and granite slab countertops- and state-of-the-art technology. Details include a courtyard entry with a water feature- interior central patio offering a feeling of space- exterior wet bar and grill- outdoor shower- garage and much more.