Readers' Choice Awards Top 100 The Best in the World - Esencia, Mexico

Hotel Esencia has been selected as one of the Readers' Choice Top 100. It is stated as being an ultraprivate resort built around a whitewashed villa with a spectacular beach.

Esencia - Mexico's Hidden Jewel

We've all heard of celebrities slip away to hidden vacations on remote islands and other places where they can stay incognito. If you’ve ever wanted to experience a destination such as this, Esencia could be your Mexican seaside escape, your own private hideaway.

Executive Chef Bernardo Garcia makes Esencia's Lobster Ceviche and suggests Ikal 1150 Chardonnay from Mendoza, Argentina as a perfect wine pairing.

Ravishing Riviera Maya Spas - Aroma Spa, Esencia

Perhaps the most "Mayan" spa is located in this member of Small Leading Hotels of the World, which occupies the former estate of an Italian duchess.

Esencia, Mexico, Xpu-Ha

A patch of welcome understatement on a coast of big-bigger-biggest resorts, Esencia has neither a giant waterfall nor a maximum-security guard gate to mark its presence. Ther's just a small sign and, for reception, a typical Mayan house. That's in keeping with its former life, the winter refuge of an Italian duchess. Then, as now, it was a place for those who don't like to share paradise.