Getting there

Continental has direct flights from Hong Kong to Merida via Houston; Delta Air Lines flies direct via Atlanta; and Aero Mexicana flies direct via Miami; otherwise there are flights via Mexico City from almost anywhere. From here it's a 30-minute drive to the hacienda. Call 203 602 0300, or visit www.haciendapetac.com. A seven-night minimum stay with groups of 10 (double occupancy) costs HK$82,000 and groups of five (single occupancy) costs HK$65,400.

Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific fly several times daily to Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport, then its an hour's drive to the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. Private charter costs HK$15,500 a night (plus 10 per cent service charge and 7 per cent tax) for a minimum of two nights. For more information call 66 2 477 0770, or visit www.manohracruises.com.