Rick, we fly from Toronto.  Our most recent trip was to the pacific coast of Mexico.  Check out these locations and do Trip Advisors on Hotels.  Toss out the top 10% and bottom 10% reviews, the balance is a good indicater.  We find it best to go for two weeks as the air fare takes up a large part of the over all cost, in our case $675.  The Hotel was amazing value with a Walmart type store a short walk away to pick up snacks, beer and wine.  Good inexpensive restaurants within walking distance or a short $3 cab away.  We booked again for next January.