Dallas Escape Series: Sian Ka’an Village in Quintana Roo, Mexico

It’s Cinco de Mayo, which is always a good time to re-evaluate life to determine when you’re ready to head south of the order to enjoy the sensation May sun in Mexico! And we think we found a great idea courtesy of Secret Escapes and Sian Ka’an Village itself. Flight time from Dallas to nearby Cozumel is just shy of 3 hours.

Sian Kaan, Riviera Maya, Mexico | Sleeps 14: $2,150 – $5,475 / night

Luxury Retreats has a very tantalizing way of tempting the potential traveler to travel to this exotic location:

It takes a village to create a truly luxe experience on the Riviera Maya at Sian Ka’an Village. Set in the jungle of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, the beachfront villa is made up of seven suite-style cabins and a central grand salon. Traditional palafitos architecture built from local materials makes for an immersive atmosphere, and a chef, maid and security staff ensure that you stay in that blissful frame of mind.

The village is laid out around a two-story common area with two terraces, an al-fresco dining area that seats twelve and plenty of lounge chairs facing the private beach. In the evenings, gather around the games table, TV or bar, set the mood with the iPod docks and stay in touch via Wi-Fi. The property has ceiling fans in its living spaces, air-conditioned bedrooms and purified bottled drinking water. Your stay at Sian Ka’an Village also includes a chef for all three meals, maid and turndown service, security staff and airport transfers.

Jungle-chic meets Robinson Crusoe | Merging rustic Mexican architecture, palafitos style, luxury and comfort, the property harmonizes with its lush natural surroundings, providing an incomparable experience of jungle-chic meets Robinson Crusoe. Add to this unique image a host of optional organized activities, a chef, butler and all your food and beverages in an exclusive secluded paradise, and you are a step closer to discerning the truly indescribable Sian Ka’an experience.

Secret Escapes, which does a great job sifting the top resorts around the world, has this to say about Sian Ka’an Village :

There are vacations, and then there are once-in-a-lifetime experiences you never forget. A visit to the pristine Yucatan Peninsula paradise of Sian Ka’an Village is definitely the latter. Rustic luxury is the name of the game at this tropical villa situated within a protected biosphere, on the coast between the jungle and the Caribbean Sea. At this secluded, jungle-chic retreat, Mexican architecture and natural materials seamlessly meld with the scenic surrounds, putting you at one with nature at its best.

The breathtaking location is only the start of the spectacular perks here; the exclusive service is also out of this world. You’ll feel like a VIP, with a butler to arrange your travel and daily activities and a personal chef to whip up fresh and local dishes. You can even customize your meals and preferences with the pre-arrival concierge to ensure your escape is absolutely perfect.