If you’re not familiar with Mexico, it can be difficult to decide which of its many beach regions is right for you.⁠ ⁠ First-timers might enjoy the lush regions near Cancun, full of powder sand, clear waters, and no shortage of hotels that range from enormous all-inclusives (around Cancun and Riviera Maya) to the boutique (near Tulum and Isla Holbox). Cabo, with its desert landscape, rugged coastline, and array of luxury-chain hotels, makes the two-hour flight from the US’s West Coast a no-brainer for Californians looking for a quick weekend getaway.⁠ ⁠ However, the Riviera Nayarit, about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta, is something completely different and a destination unto itself. While a trip to Cancun or Cabo will have you researching the many hotel options in each area, the reason to come to Nayarit is specifically to stay at the new One&Only Mandarina.⁠ ⁠ Photo credit: @oomandarina⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #citizenfemme #sheisnotlost #passionpassport #neverstopexploring #stayandwander #bestvacations #beautifulmatters #travellingthroughtheworld #liveauthentic #designhotel #luxurytravel #goopgo #mydomainetravels #suitcasetravels #mytinyatlas #boutiquehotel #beautifuldestinations #forthecurious #tlpicks #cntraveler #traveldeeper #departuresmag #forbestravelguide #thegoldlist