Villas Flamingos is set up like a tiny village outside the tiny village of Holbox. Thatched roofs cover gaily-painted buildings, all with balconies and hammocks hung just so to steal the breeze off the turquoise blue ocean. Simply but tastefully furnished, it takes its cues from island living: vivid colors, beach motifs, brilliant white mosquito netting over the beds. The showerheads are made out of seashells and, because it´s very eco-conscious, the run-off goes to water the little garden behind every room. Wonderful side-note: if you happen to arrive late and are exhausted from the trip, you´ll be given a cool drink and led to your room—the check-in can wait until morning!