Villas Tacul—A beautiful garden oasis along Cancun's northern shore, harboring just 23 spacious, detached 1- to 5-bedroom Mediterranean-style villas. Larger homes have sea views, smaller ones face lush gardens. The compound includes a sandy beach cove with watersports concession, large free-form pool, two lit tennis courts, and a formal restaurant in a soaring palapa. Villa rooms can also be rented, and the hotel offers daily maid and concierge services. Rates start at $200. Members save up to 10%.

Club International—Members invariably give high marks to this well-managed time-share resort hotel offering 2BR/2BA apartments in a low-rise, Mediterranean-style building. It's more structured and busier than Villas Tacul, but offers a wider range of services. Rates start at $115.

Fall/Winter 2002