Every bride, bestie, or maid of honor who’s ever helped plan a bachelorette party weekend knows that getting the entire squad on board with one game plan takes more than a few emails and group texts. Whether you’re planning on four, eight, 10, or more attending, it's inevitable that there’s going to be at least a couple of bridesmaids who would prefer to head for a party destination and others who would rather just chill poolside (or on the beach) somewhere warm and sunny.

So why would you settle for one or the other when you can get the best of both worlds in one location? The laid-back beach town of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, has pretty much perfect temperatures year-round, swanky hotel amenities the ladies are sure to love (hello, rooftop pool and private cabanas!), beaches overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, and a largely car-free, walkable downtown that's great for strolling and souvenir shopping, and wining, dining, and dancing all night long. Oh, and did we mention there's also a beach club that hosts daytime champagne parties? Here are a few reasons why Playa, as the locals call it, really is the ultimate bachelorette party destination... (continue reading)