Destination: Riviera Maya

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Feb. 13, 2010
By LINKS Magazine

Featuring plenty of sun, sand and greens, this stretch of the Yucatan Peninsula that faces the Caribbean is an attractive destination nearly any time of year.

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Where to play
El Camaleon Mayakoba: Designed by Greg Norman, the first course in Mexico to host a PGA Tour event takes golfers from the mangrove forest to limestone canals to the beach.

Playa Paraiso: Like his father, Pete, P.B. Dye likes to challenge golfers with. At this course by Iberostar, which has several resorts in the area, the undulating greens require a deft putting touch.

Playacar Golf Club: Carved out of the jungle, the 7,144-yard layout by Robert von Hagge can beat you up, but the all-inclusive green fee?food and drink are included in the green fee?will soothe the pains of the round.

where to stay
Fairmont Mayakoba: Guests at this newest jewel of the Fairmont family can navigate the property's lagoons via electric covered boats known as lanchas.

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort: This destination property along the Caribbean Sea has nearly 2,500 rooms and a Jack Nicklaus layout that winds through jungle and wetlands.

': This scenic resort overlooking the sea features one of the area's newest courses, a 7,218-yard Greg Norman layout with views to match the challenges.

Where to eat
Cocina 38: Centrally located on Playa del Carmen's 5th Avenue, this cosmopolitan eatery was founded by a pair of chefs who have worked around he world.

a Casa del Agua: Whether you dine in the main dining room or on the roof garden, seafood dishes like Caribbean lobster or seared hamachi are welcoming after a day on the links.

Playasia: Located next to the Blue Parrot Hotel in Playa del Carmen, this restaurant featuring an eclectic menu ranging from local seafood to Asian dishes features a lush decor mirroring the areas golf courses.