No one can accuse this swanky resort in Playa Del Carmen of shunning the region’s Mayan heritage. Arriving guests are greeted by a shaman who performs a blessing to “remove negative energy”. It’s also a pet-friendly place – bring a pooch along and it gets its own, special blessing too. The Viceroy also provides pet palapas – little portable doggy houses – that you can take with you to the restaurant or beach.