Villa Del Sol Resort Zihuatanejo, A Destination Hotel

Guests describe the staff at this Destination Hotels outpost as friendly and the property as beautiful. Located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean less than 10 miles northwest of Ixtapa-Zihuatenejo International Airport, this intimate resort houses upscale guest rooms and suites with canopied beds and, in some accommodations, private plunge pools. Although the decor appears simple – with crisp white linens and rustic wooden accents – all rooms feature balconies or terraces along with luxury amenities like flat-screen TVs, DVD players and free pastries and coffee delivery each morning. Villa Del Sol Resort Zihuatanejo invites visitors to partake in activities like cooking lessons, zip lining, kayaking, hiking and sailing. If you prefer a more low-key getaway, previous guests highly recommend you reserve a treatment at the on-site spa or simply plan to lounge by one of the resort's three pools. No matter how you spend your day, start your evening with a plate of fresh fish at La Villa restaurant or head to La Marea for Mexican cuisine. If you consider yourself a foodie, you'll want to sign up for an organic cooking class, which includes a visit to a local market. Tequila and ceviche tastings are also available between 4 and 11 p.m. daily.