Brisas Guardalavaca

Attracting Canadians and trans-Atlantic snowbirds, this 437-room resort is a package-tour paradise stirring memories of 1970s British holiday camps. Bonuses are huge rooms, floodlit tennis courts and general lack of pretension. The setup is a bit reminiscent of a retirement home, with the kitsch never far from the surface, but it's quieter than nearby offerings and has a decent beach.