Lost on Fifth? Who comes up with this stuff?

I've posted, but thought it was time for an introduction. The hubs and I are from Austin, TX and just booked our second trip to Playa. We went for the first time last year on a whim (my whim-- and dragged him along). As part of my whim we stayed at the Mayakoba and it was... expensive. After rolling around in so much cushiness we decided this much lux was... boring.
This time we are taking a bit of a different approach and staying downtown at the Kinbe, with the first night at Mayaland on Chichen Itza.
Always open to suggestions, and the right direction!