Ser CasaSandra, Riviera Maya and Quintana Roo, Mexico

Owned by Cuban-born writer and artist Sandra Pérez Lozano, as its name suggests, Ser CasaSandra is intended to feel as much like a home as a hotel. There’s a bohemian vibe: think homemade hammocks, an eclectic collection of antiques and rattan furniture, while art adorns every wall. At times you could be in an art gallery by the ocean, all set to a chilled soundtrack personally selected by Sandra. Colour schemes range from pale blue to vivid oranges that reflect both Mexico and Cuba. Creative, fresh, and utterly unique, Ser CasaSandra is also a place of stillness, a refuge for healing and reconnection, whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual. Days can be spent doing nothing, but if you can muster the energy, go snorkelling or canter along the beach on horseback. Island life at its very best.