• Choice suites: According to resort employees, although all 48 rooms at El Careyes Beach Resort have ocean views, the junior suites are the best--their private terrace hot tubs overlook the resort's sandy beach.
  
• Drink the water: El Careyes has its own wells and tap water is safe to drink.
  
• Superb sea turtles: El Careyes takes its name from the sea turtles that find sanctuary in the area. Animal lovers in the know take a half-hour drive down the coast to witness the miracle of newborn turtles clamoring into the Pacific at Playa Teopa. View turtles July through September.
  
• Weather wisdom: Travel connoisseurs know that Costa Careyes is hot year-round, with average temperatures around 80F. Ocean temperatures average 87F during the summer.
  
• Budget-minded: Travelers looking to relax in solitude go to Costa Careyes in the summer when nightly rates and occupancy are at their lowest. May through October nightly resort rates begin at $150 USD.
  
• Gone fishing: Adventurous guests can arrange a deep-sea fishing expedition for tuna, barracuda, sailfish and the like through the resort. The chef at the resort will also cook your catch of the day. If fishing doesn't float your boat, the chef can provide the fish and you just decide how to cook it!
  
• Getting there: Manzanillo International Airport is a little over an hour south of Costa Careyes.

El Careyes Beach Resort
KM 53.5 Carretera, Barra de Navidad
Costa Careyes, Jalisco 48983
Mexico
$225-$640 USD per night
Phone: +52 315 351 0000
www.elcareyesresort.com
A luxury beach resort located in Jalisco, the birthplace of tequila, all 40 rooms feature views of the ocean and private balcony. Access to fishing, hiking, snorkeling, horseback riding, spa amenities and the beach