Jennifer Coppolino

In November of 2025, I had the opportunity to travel with Hyatt and personally explore several of their top adults-only all-inclusive resorts in the Mexican Caribbean. Using Cancún International Airport as our hub, we visited properties stretching from an hour north to an hour south of the airport. I was genuinely impressed by the caliber of the accommodations, food, and service across the board. Still, each resort offers a distinct personality. Here’s how to decide which one is the best fit for your style of travel:

When clients dream of Tuscany, they envision romantic cobblestone streets, centuries-old churches, warm trattorias brimming with local flavor, and, of course, world-class wine, but are sometimes disappointed with the hecticness of the region as they pass through. However, tucked into the rolling hills of eastern Tuscany near Umbria, the lesser known area of Cortona delivers on these expectations. Picture-book perfect and rich in character, Cortona offers all the charm of its more famous neighbors, yet retains a sense of intimacy and authenticity that’s increasingly rare in the region.

If you're captivated by Florence’s Renaissance charm, romantic streets, and rich culture, let me introduce you to its equally enchanting, but slightly less-trodden cousins: Verona and Bologna.

Dreaming of rolling hills, world-class wine, and farm-to-table cuisine—but without Tuscany’s tourist-packed towns and steep prices? Head east to Marche, Italy’s best-kept secret. This under-the-radar region offers all the charm and richness of its more famous neighbor, but with a refreshing sense of authenticity, tranquility, and value.

The stretch of coastline along the Adriatic Sea—from Ravenna through Rimini, straddling the southern part of Romagna and northern Marche—will always be my favorite corner of Italy. Nearly nine years ago, when I first arrived in this region, I had to pinch myself every time I wandered down a cobbled street into a medieval borgo or sat down to a plate of spaghetti alle vongole by the sea. To this day, I still don’t understand why more Americans don’t explore this incredible part of Italy. It may not have the yachts of Portofino or the cliffside drama of Amalfi, but its rich culture, vibrant food scene, and laid-back local charm make it the kind of place you never want to leave.