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Tulum, Mexico: Amansala Eco Resort

On the southern tip of the Riviera Maya, the former hippie outpost of Tulum has become Mexico’s most stylish beach destination. Claire Copersino, the founder of the North Fork Yoga Shala in Greenport, names Amansala as one of her favorite spots for her ever-popular yoga retreats. “Tulum is magical,” she said. “And Amansala has the perfect blend of what you need: a beautiful setting for your practice, great massage therapists, and Mayan healers . . . you can be blissed out all day!”

In Sanskrit, Amansala translates to peaceful waters, and the long reef around the coast does prevent waves from getting large enough to surf, although it is excellent for body surfing. To hang ten, there’s always Cozumel, about 45 minutes north of Tulum.

The resort also offers its famous Bikini Boot Camp, which includes fitness classes, meditation, yoga, beach time, great healthy food, as well as biking to the nearby Mayan ruins. The hotel is solar-powered, which means no air-conditioning, only cool sea breezes.

Relax. Refresh. Renew.: Wellness Retreats for Rest and Rejuvenation.

The Amansala is deemed “Authentically Tulum,” a phrase that accurately captures its inviting bohemian beach vibe. Guests can kick back and relax in their choice of eco-chic guestrooms, casitas or houses, or choose one of the scheduled retreats. The Bikini Bootcamp is a six-day program that includes accommodations, meals, daily yoga sessions, workouts, and spa services. The Restore and Renew retreat includes accommodations, meals, daily meditative beach walks and yoga classes, Pilates or dance classes, spa services, and tours of local highlights. The Amansala Beach Club, located at the heart of Tulum Beach, offers healthy fresh food, great drinks, music, and the authentic Tulum vibes travellers come here to experience.