One & Only Palmilla has a modest mission: it aims to be the best five-star resort in the Mexican holiday destination of Los Cabos. Expect the full five-star bells and whistles, from a 2000 square metre spa and Jack Nicklaus golf course to 24-hour butler service.

THE LOCATIONThe balmy climate of Baja California, the thin peninsula that runs parallel to the western coast of Mexico, has made it a favourite quick getaway for US west coasters. Party animals head for the town of Cabo San Lucas, while those seeking a calmer pace prefer nearby San Jose del Cabo. The most exclusive properties ? including private villas owned by the likes of George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston and Michael Jordan, as well as One & Only Palmilla ? lie somewhere between the two.
THE SPACEBaja California has a mostly arid landscape, which makes the resort's lush garden setting even more inviting, if not exactly eco-friendly. Guests are spread out over the resort's  100 hectares, with a choice of swimming pools and sandy beaches. The resort's most inviting attraction is its extraordinary spa, where the private treatment villas come complete with plunge pools and day beds. Start the day with a yoga class, then treat yourself to either an indulgent massage (try the two-hour Baja Deep Tissue Pindas Ritual) or the extraordinary Bastien Duo, a luxurious mani-pedi treatment that will leave you feeling transformed.
THE ROOM
The interiors are done in luxe Mex style, with studded wooden doors, woven te...