Open since 2012, this is another creatively fashioned fixture from Hard Rock Hotels and Resorts. Previously the Vallarta Palace, this refurbished and rebranded hotel has made inroads in the market since realigning itself with Hard Rock's global brand. The all-inclusive resort, best suited for guests seeking a lively, music-driven vacation, bustles year-round with a 75%-80% occupancy rate.
Travelers looking for a laid-back lodge with regional flavor will have to endure plenty of Yankee commerc...