But it's not really its agreeable surroundings that have given the ME its deserved reputation—it's what's inside the confines of this sophisticated complex that polishes its avant-garde standing. One component of that is the cosmopolitan Passion Club, where the heat of the music is only made hotter by the gyrations of the beautiful people on its dance floor. (The passions are a bit quieter in the mornings, where a breakfast buffet is served.) Then there's the famed Nikki Beach restaurant, with its international cuisine and splendid sushi bar. And what about "The Level," an entire adults-only floor dedicated to VIP guests, with in-room amenities like free iPods, home theaters and a Level manager who will do his utmost to fulfill your every whim.

All 150 rooms have been winningly upgraded, from the contemporary color palette to the 300-thread count sheets to a host of electronic entertainment options. Don't forget to schedule some time in the YHI spa, with its workout center, hydrotherapy ritual center and full menu of modern spa treatments. The ME specializes in pleasure, and the multiple means to achieve it, but there's even a fully equipped business center for those of you who need the mix. Of course there's a raft of other services and amenities, such as swimming pools with swim-up bars, tennis courts, shopping arcade and much more, but trust us, the core of the experience is the stimulating atmosphere of the ME itself, and the compelling way those stimulations are offered up to its guests. Once you've stayed at the ME, you might have trouble going back to a merely wonderful Cabo resort.