For an off-the-beaten-path surfing sojourn, it doesn鈥檛 get much better than , a luxury hideaway in the lively Oaxaca port town of Puerto Escondido.
Opened in 2013 by Grupo Habita鈥擬exico鈥檚 answer to the hipper-than-thou Ace Hotel chain鈥攖his rustic surf lodge sits on a private patch of cacti-lined beach skimming the Pacific Ocean. You鈥檙e staying in one of 16 thatched-roof bungalows, each decked out with a king or queen-size bed, simple yet chic d茅cor, and a private plunge pool.
During the day, attempt to tame the famous Mexican Pipeline, which breaks鈥攅pically鈥攁t Zicatela Beach. At night, hit the bars and clubs of El Adoquin, a commercial node that鈥檚 pedestrian-only come evening. When you鈥檙e officially reeling from all that mezcal (the official drink of Oaxaca), take a 15-minute taxi ride back to your cabana at the hotel.
Other highlights on the property include a 50-meter infinity pool overlooking the ocean, a basement lounge where guests can play DJ, and a superb restaurant cooking up local and whole roasted fish. There鈥檚 a spa, too, which your wave-battered body will certainly appreciate.
The Details: Room rates currently range from $270 to $395 per night.