WHERE TO PLAY
>> El Camaleon Mayakoba: Designed by Greg Norman, the first course in Mexico to host a PGA Tour event takes golfers from the mangrove forest to limestone canals to the beach.
>> Playa Paraiso: Like his father, Pete, P.B. Dye likes to challenge golfers with. At this course by Iberostar, which has several resorts in the area, the undulating greens require a deft putting touch.
>> Playacar Golf Club: Carved out of the jungle, the 7,144-yard layout by Robert von Hagge can beat you up, but the all-inclusive green fee—food and drink are included in the green fee—will soothe the pains of the round.
WHERE TO STAY
>> Fairmont Mayakoba: Guests at this newest jewel of the Fairmont family can navigate the property’s lagoons via electric covered boats known as lanchas.
>> Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort: This destination property along the Caribbean Sea has nearly 2,500 rooms and a Jack Nicklaus layout that winds through jungle and wetlands.
>> Excellence Playa Mujeres: This scenic resort overlooking the sea features one of the area’s newest courses, a 7,218-yard Greg Norman layout with views to match the challenges.
WHERE TO EAT
>> Cocina 38: Centrally located on Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue, this cosmopolitan eatery was founded by a pair of chefs who have worked around he world.
>> La Casa del Agua: Whether you dine in the main dining room or on the roof garden, seafood dishes like Caribbean lobster or seared hamachi are welcoming after a day on the links.
>> Playasia: Located next to the Blue Parrot Hotel in Playa del Carmen, this restaurant featuring an eclectic menu ranging from local seafood to Asian dishes features a lush decor mirroring the areas golf courses.
WHERE
WHERE
WHERE
