So, when I heard my favorite all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta was opening a second property in Cancun, I was intrigued ... the brilliant blues of the Bay of Banderas.

a 90-minute shuttle ride from Cancun and the airport (CUN), this is a solid upper-midrange offering from regional giant Karisma Resorts. Prior to its 2015 revamp and rebranding by Karisma ...