Walking down the bustling Quinta Avenida for what I thought would be the last time, I couldn't shake the feeling that the magical place I once loved had transformed into something unrecognizable. The ...

Playa del Carmen looks like paradise. And it is. But even paradise has its pitfalls. As someone who’s called Mexico’s Caribbean coast home, I’ve seen how easily a dream vacation can take a wrong turn.

All accommodations face the sunrise; reception area is softly lit and backed by a large water feature; boasts an 82-ft lap pool. Situated in the heart of bustling Playa del Carmen, the Grand Hyatt is ...