Las Brisas

Las Brisas - the breezes - must rank among the loveliest places to stay anywhere. Set high on the hillside overlooking Acapulco, this resort comprises landscaped terraces of white and pink casitas set among swaying palms. Each of these little flat-roofed bungalows has its own pool and patio (now there's something charming about that word). There can't be many places where you're chauffeured around, from sunset bar to your own private pool, in pink & white jeeps.

Opened in 1958, Las Brisas must have been the last word in mid-20th century tropical resort luxury. It remains the height of elegance, having had a 50th birthday refurbishment. Our casita had incredible bones, with marble floor, stone feature wall behind the bed, and an open-roof shower with sunken bath in stone. These rougher textures helped to balance the white furniture and hot pink feature wall.

The patio offered complete privacy and stunning views down across Acapulco Bay. With Hibiscus flowers floating on the pool, red wine from Baja de California delivered daily, and a white canopy for shade, it was all pretty romantic stuff.

Undeniably, a pink and white paradise.