Situated on stretch of what some say is the best beach in the Cancun-Tulum corridor, the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa (Riviera Maya, Mexico) is 16 kilometers (10 miles) from Village Akumal and 48 kilometers (30 miles) from Playa del Carmen. The Spanish Colonial style hotel is an ideal place to spend on relaxing holidays, leaving the cares of the world behind. Designed by renowned architects to be integrated with nature, this beautiful resort was literally carved through tropical foliage fronting a long beach.