Puerto Morelos has a softer pace than Cancun, but you stay close to the action. Dreams Sapphire sits on a broad beach along the Mexican Caribbean. A sea barrier helps keep the shore clear of seaweed. Cancun International Airport is about 15 minutes away so that you can reach the pool quickly. Day trips are easy. Visit Tulum ruins, Xcaret, or the reef by boat. Playa del Carmen offers shopping, cafés, and walks.

Suites offer space, marble floors, and a private balcony or terrace. The team refills the mini bar daily with soft drinks, beer, and water. Order room service at any hour. Families can choose connecting Family Junior Suites. For extra perks, choose Preferred Club for a private lounge, adults-only pool, pillow menu, and breakfast at Portofino. Select a suite with a hot tub.

You can fill a day with sea time and simple games. Take a catamaran ride, or paddle a kayak across calm water. Join beach volleyball or beach football, then cool off with water polo or water aerobics. Try a scuba lesson in the pool, or snorkel on a trip. Yoga fits the slow hours. When the sun drops, theme nights start, and a big screen film plays on the beach. Euro Bungee adds fun too.

Days on site flow smoothly, from sunrise coffee to late pool time. Drift between two main pools, then book a Bali bed by the sea. Kids go to the Explorers Club, with a splash park and staff on hand. For calm, Dreams Spa by Pevonia offers hot tubs, a sauna, a steam room, and couples' rooms. A theatre hosts shows. The travel desk arranges tours, diving, and golf. WiFi covers the resort.

Food is part of the fun, with eight places to eat and no need to book. World Café offers a global buffet. El Patio serves Mexican plates with bright flavours. Himitsu has Asian fare with teppanyaki tables. Portofino features Italian nights, and Coco Café offers coffee and late-night snacks. For a feel-good touch, book the charity dinner at Cibu or Paramour. Toast the day at Barracuda, Sugar Reef, or Rendezvous bar.

Big moments land well here, thanks to a choice of sleek spaces. The wedding gazebo looks over the main pool and the sea. You can also use the beach, the beach terrace, Vista del Mar, the Preferred pool, or the ballroom. The resort team plans details with care, from flowers to dinner. Add a private Romantic Dining experience, then end the night with live shows and dancing. Couples can also book vow renewals for a promise.