Escapism believes this is the coolest, sexiest hotel in the world... Azulik, located 3 miles southeast of Tulum in Mexico. Described by a team of luxury experts as "the most blissed out, most intimate, most timeless and most paradaisical experience anywhere". A panel of journalists and barefoot luxury experts visited over 500 resorts and lodges in over 100 countries during the past 6 years, road-testing every element of what is 'cool' and 'sexy' when it comes to contemporary travel experiences, before deciding Azulik was the clear winner.
Phew - that's a lot of mileage.
I first visited Azulik in 2004 and again in 2008, recently returning 27 March 2009. The old magic is still there. Just look at this gorgeous walkway through the jungle where the fifteen, wooden cabañas are situated.
and an interior shot - inside, they have bath-tubs carved from a zapote tree trunk. The cabañas are round and windows face both east over the ocean and west over the jungle.
One of my favourite places is reached by a 15 minute bicycle ride - The Temples of Tulum. If you get there early, you can have the beach to yourself. It's a breathtaking spot - my feet sunk deep into sand that was as fine as flour :
