VILLAS HI-NA-HA, Isla Mujeres - Four villas , 2 one bedroom suites, and 4 hotel rooms built around a beachfront pool all nestle in tropical foliage on the secluded south side of the island. Town is a 7 minute cab ride away, or 20 minutes by bicycle. Each air conditioned villa has 2 upstairs bedrooms , each with queen bed, private bath and balcony overlooking the Caribbean. Downstairs there is additional sleeping with a double sofa bed in the living room, TV, a third bath, and full kitchen. An ideal place for a family reunion or small group, activities include fishing, snorkeling or diving trips from the private dock, moped and bicycle rentals, and swimming with the dolphins. There is a small restaurant next door and breakfast is included daily in the hotelís beachfront palapa. Rating: 4 star.

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CASA DE LOS SUENOS, Isla Mujeres - An exclusive villa of 9 exquisitely decorated suites with private balconies, Casa de los Suenos can be rented in its entirety by an adult group (no children under 16). This villa is ideal for a corporate executive retreat or small incentive The turquoise Caribbean views from each air-conditioned suite (King or 2 doubles) are outstanding because of the architectural design and hot tropical colors. Marble baths have hair dryers, coffee and juice are delivered to each room in the morning, and there is Satellite TV. Full American breakfast is included and lunch menus are available (extra charge), prepared by the staff. Dining can be arranged around the pool and under the beachfront palapa. Bicycles, snorkeling equipment, and kayaks are included. Diving and snorkeling excursions are available from the private pier. Thereís a no smoking policy and meals and juices offered are geared to provide a health-restoring and relaxing environment. Solsierraís transfers from the Cancun airport can arrive directly to the villaís private pier. Rating: Special category - Deluxe.

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VILLAS TACUL, Cancun - This all villa hotel, located on the calm upper side of the long peninsula shaped like a 7, is unlike any other in this world-class resort. Whereas most hotels in Cancun are high rise mega-hotels, Villas Tacul consists of 21 individual villas from one to five bedrooms , only one story high, with ample tropical gardens and palms surrounding each of them. Villas Tacul is a walled, gated complex offering privacy, yet near Cancunís famous shopping and nightlife. Villas are air-conditioned, with maid and room service, ceiling fans, King or 2 double beds in each bedroom. There are also standard size hotel rooms (2 doubles), some with ocean view, and larger garden view studio units (double sofabed) with kitchenettes. The villas share a 12 acre park-like area full of tropical birds, tennis courts, basketball court, outdoor gym, childrenís play area, swimming pool and indoor-outdoor restaurant, bar area, plus extensive lawn for relaxing. A protected white sand cove is good for swimming and snorkeling is excellent just in front of many of the villas. The restaurant offers discounted meals for kids. Rating: 4 1/2 star.

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VILLAS & BEACH HOMES, Playacar - Just south of the town of Playa del Carmen and the ferry dock to Cozumel, a gated residential development of about 40 homes nestles into the tropical vegetation. The sand streets leading to these homes wind around small Mayan temples, preserved from development. In this setting, 18 uniquely designed and decorated homes are offered as vacation rentals, all with daily maid service and purified water. The largest homes have 4 bedrooms , swimming pool, entertainment areas, and air conditioned bedrooms. There are also 3, 2 and even 1 bedroom homes. Some are beachfront; those one or two streets from the beach are no more than 120 yards from the ocean. Solsierra offers weekly rates with rental cars or transfers included. A car is convenient for shopping and sightseeing when staying at these homes and villas. Guests can walk to the boutiques and bistros in Playa in 5 to 10 minutes. For detailed descriptions, please contact Solsierra with the number in your party. Rating: Moderate to Deluxe.

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MAROMA VILLAS, Punta Maroma - Exuding tropical rustic elegance, these two 3 bedroom villas are ideally situated on a private beach between Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos. Walk the natural, undeveloped beach for miles, collecting undisturbed conch shells, stepping into the turquoise waves as you go. Surrounded by coconut palms and tropical vegetation, each villa has 3 air conditioned bedrooms (King bed), 3 baths, living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, and ceiling fans. The ocean front villa has a small plunge pool; the garden view villa has a larger pool. Daily maid service and purified water are provided. A 3 minute walk brings villa guests to the elegant Maroma Resort Hotel, with only 36 rooms, and known for its outstanding personalized service and gourmet restaurant. Breakfast for villa guests is included at the hotel. Lunch and dinner can be catered at the villas. The hotelís facilities are also available to villa guests -- al fresco dining, large pool, beach-front outdoor Jacuzzi, dive shop, library, multi-media theater, windsurfing, sailing, concierge service, sightseeing arrangements, and horse-back riding. Rating: Deluxe.

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VILLAS, Aventuras Akumal - Aventuras Akumal is the southernmost of 3 bays in the general Akumal area. On this shallow bay, with excellent white sand swimming beach and reef snorkeling just 100 yards out, Solsierra offers 6 different villas as vacation rentals. All are beachfront with 3 bedrooms (sleeping 6 or 7), 3 baths, fully equipped kitchens, living-dining rooms, beachfront barbecues for cooking that just-caught fish, shade palapas on the beach, and daily maid service. Master suites have King beds and air conditioning. Other bedrooms have queens, 2 doubles, or 2 twins, with either air conditioning or ceiling fans. Two villas have one or two bedroom casitas sleeping up to 4 more guests . Cook service can be arranged, as well as snorkeling and diving trips, or fishing excursions. Solsierra offers weekly rates with car rentals or transfers. A vehicle is highly recommended for mobility, eating out at nearby restaurants, and for exploring the areaís numerous archaeological sites, snorkeling lagoons, jungle cenotes and pretty beaches. Rating: Moderate to Deluxe.

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VILLAS, Bahia Media Luna - Half Moon Bay is the northernmost of 3 bays in the general Akumal area. Solsierra offers 4 new (1998) 3 bedroom / 2 bath villas near the end of this more remote bay. These 2 story ocean-front villas are built on coral limestone with excellent views of the Caribbean sea from their terraces. The sandy beach is a 3 minute walk down a sand-packed road. Yalku snorkeling lagoon, a fresh water inlet abounding in multi-colored fish, is also a short walk away. The shared pool is surrounded by tropical plants, and there is an ocean- view restaurant featuring Cuban, Mexican and Continental cuisine. Several other small restaurants are nearby. Villa bedrooms (2 Kings, 2 twins) are air-conditioned and there are ceiling fans throughout the villas. Guests also enjoy fully equipped kitchens, TV, stereo/CD and tape players, daily maid service, and purified water. Rating: Moderate.

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VILLAS, Mismaloya - Tucked into the lush hillside vegetation above Mismaloya Beach, Solsierra offers a deluxe 5 bedroom/6 bath villa, Villa Roja , complete with cascading pool, heated Jacuzzi, weight room, staff of 4 including cooking service, and incredible vistas. The unique architecture of Villa Roja creates private bedrooms with netted King beds opening to the fresh air and sea. The villa, itself a work of art, is filled with the original works of local artists and artisans. A nearby 3 bedroom/ 4 bath villa, Casa Valerie , with large terrace, pool and ample living areas, offers 3 couples luxury and privacy. There is a King bed in each of the 3 air conditioned bedrooms. A cook and daily maid service are included. The panoramic views from this white-on- white decorated villa remind one of floating in the clouds. Taxis can be called, but a car is recommended, which Solsierra includes in villa rentals. The beach at Mismaloya is a 10 minute walk down the hill with taxi access to return. However, most guests spend time around these two villasí pools and patios, content not to leave except for night life, a dinner out, fishing, or shopping. Rating: Deluxe.

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VILLAS & BEACH HOMES, Bucerias - In the laid back and picturesque fishing village of Bucerias, just 12 miles north of the P.V. airport, Solsierra offers rentals of villas or estates with 4 - 9 bedrooms for larger families or groups; 2 - 3 bedroom beach homes; and even 1 bedroom or studio bungalows for only one or two people. Bucerias beaches extend for miles, lined with lush palm trees, and the sand is finer than in Pto. Vallarta. Many of the villas and homes are beachfront; some are just 1 or 2 blocks from the beach. Daily maid service and orientation to the small town is provided. Cooks can be arranged. Solsierra includes car rentals, which are convenient for shopping and sightseeing when staying in Bucerias. Those who enjoy a small village atmosphere will be at home here. Besides beaches, there is an 18 hole golf course next to town, and full service marina 5 miles away in Nuevo Vallarta offering fishing charters, snorkeling excursions, and trips to the Islas Marietas via 60í wooden schooner. For detailed descriptions and prices, please contact Solsierra with the number in your party. Rating: Moderate to Deluxe.

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VILLAS & BEACH HOMES, Punta del Burro - Just 20 miles north of the P.V. airport, in a private and gated community, Solsierra offers rentals of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom beach homes and villas. Punta del Burro is an area of pristine beaches, some with surf, some gentle. Nearby lava tubes allow bathers to let waves lap over them like a natural Jacuzzi. Unusual shells and sparkling geode formations can be found on beach walks. A car or van is included in these home rentals because of the seclusion. Vacation rentals include a serenely elegant 3 bedroom ocean-view, Moroccan style villa with infinity pool and cook; a 2 bedroom East Indian style beachfront villa with beachfront pool; a 4 bedroom Mexican stucco and tile beach home with pool and private beachfront palapa; and a 2 bedroom cabana style beach home. For detailed descriptions and prices, please contact Solsierra with the number in your party. Rating: Moderate to Deluxe.

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VILLAS & BEACH HOMES, Sayulita - Sayulita is a small fishing village nestled in an ocean cove at the south end of a long stretch of jungle-lined beach, just 29 miles north of the P.V. airport. The town is a sleepy collection of small shops, convenience stores, small restaurants, the paleteria, bakery, church and town square. Early each morning, fisherman depart in small boats. The afternoon waves are ideal for surfers. Sea kayaking is popular in the many inlets along the coast either by day or by moonlight. Several artists have made this simple town their home. Solsierra offers 3, 2 and 1 bedroom homes and villas including car rental; in addition, there is one complex of 3 three bedroom homes with shared pool on the beach just north of town. One 3 bedroom deluxe villa with pool has a staff of 2 including cook service. For detailed descriptions and prices, please contact Solsierra with the number in your party. Rating: Moderate to Deluxe.

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PORTO IXTAPA, Ixtapa - This exclusive new area of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom villas and condos on the north end of Ixtapaís long beach is built on two hills overlooking the sea, and along the edge of the new marina. Views are incredible and encompass the ocean, beach and marina. A large club-house with restaurant and bar, locker-room with showers, ping-pong and game room are next to the landscaped main pool area and man-made sandy beach. From the private marina, a shuttle boat departs every 30 minutes to cross the marina for those who want to play golf, browse shops, have lunch, visit a cantina, or walk the long beach. There are 3 additional pools in the complex, one which seems to disappear into the sea. The white stucco villas are built in tiers, reminiscent of a Greek village. Living rooms are dramatic with open air views from under vaulted thatched ceilings. Villas have either a Jacuzzi or plunge pool to one side of the terrace. Kitchens are fully equipped with all appliances including dish-washer, and washer-dryer. Bedrooms are air-conditioned and there are ceiling fans throughout. Most villas are equipped with TV, stereo radio/casette player and CD. Daily maid service is provided for all villas and condos, and cooking-shopping service is included with most. Bed types vary and include Kings, 2 doubles. Rating: Deluxe.

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