A Road to Adventure T


he more typical destinations in Mexico have done such a good job of selling themselves that it’s quite easy to forget what a three- dimensional country it is. Maybe that’s why it’s


mostly travellers from elsewhere within Mexico who know the Valle de Bravo – this lush mountain valley defies all the stereotypes, from sun-kissed beaches to colonial-era haciendas. Instead it’s got the Hotel Rodavento, which bills itself as a boutique hotel, but is in fact, so much more.


It’s more like a mountain lodge, twenty-eight modern suites in tented-roof hillside villas, each one with a deck overlooking the property’s pine forests and private lake. The look is contemporary but very far from urban – rustic elements make the interiors more hospitable, and the old-fashioned claw- foot baths are charming.


This is an escape, first and foremost, with a spa and outdoor pool taking the place of any late-night club scene. Instead you’ll kayak, ride horses, or hike the wooded trails – and at


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night you’ll find yourself making good use of that wood-burning fireplace, as the Valle de Bravo gets quite a bit colder than the Mexico we all imagine. It’s an idyllic hideaway for couples searching for an amazing romantic escapade or families with children looking for gentle adventure, combined with wellness.


The look is contemporary but very far from urban


At the other end of the adventure scale, its sister property – Casa Rodavento – will be located in downtown Valle de Bravo when it opens in December 2013. With only 12 suites and an adults-only


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