Cancun's sandy shores . . . the plantations of yesteryear . . . Mayan magnificence. Mexico's Caribbean is ideal for mix-and-match vacations.

Villas Tacul - Oasis among the high-rises

Hideaways members love escaping to beautifully landscaped Villas Tacul, set around a small beachy cove on an otherwise ironshore coast on one end of the "Hotel Zone." Twenty-three detached homes range from studios with kitchens, to five-bedroom villas. Larger villas front the beach; all have private gardens.

Two restaurants, a free-form pool, tennis courts, 24-hour concierge, daily maid service. Rates from $130/day/studio (1999), low season, to $1,035/day/5BR (1999), high season. Members save 10%.

Royal Mayan Club - Modern beachfront condos

If you're looking for service and on-site amenities—including a great beach—the Royal Mayan has everything you'll need. This oceanfront high-rise offers 200 lodging options, from standard rooms to two-bedroom suites with kitchens. Though not at all secluded, they are contemporary and convenient to a mini-mart, laundry, restaurants, and more—a plus for families. Room rates start at $60/day (1999); suites, $103 (1999); 2BR villas, $155 (1999). Members save 5%.

Fall 1999