At the new Cala de Mar Resort & Spa Ixtapa in Mexico, it’s all beachside luxury and sunshine. The hotel’s coastal mountainside location in the Sierra Madre Mountains means every one of the 54 suites comes with built-in ocean views. Guests enjoy the services of a pre-trip personal assistant to help them plan their stay with personal touches, and arrival includes the delivery of a locally handcrafted necklace and a chilled traditional Chilate drink concocted from a blend of rice, cinnamon and cocoa — served up with a snack of chips and freshly made guacamole.

Suites feature private terraces with plunge pools, complimentary WiFi and in-room refreshment centers. Guests can relax with flexible check-in and check-out times, and plenty of activities, including sailing, snorkeling, hiking and local tours. There’s also El Capricho Spa with regional treatments including the Amuzgo Herbal Massage utilizing herbal and dehydrated flower poultices; a Regional Flower Wrap with flowers collected in the Guerrero region; and the Lemon Grass & Toronjil Wrap to soothe skin and assist with detoxification. Dining includes The Seafood Market with Mexican cuisine, outdoor dining at Las Rocas Restaurant and fine dining at A Mares Restaurant. Guests can even sign up for a cooking class with the resort’s chef.