Playa del Carmen is a coastal town located 45 minutes south of Cancun. Popular with short-stay tourists as well as long-stay digital nomads, it’s rarely quiet here. The city’s combination of well-priced accommodation, its fantastic food scene, buzzing nightlife, and great transport links, all help to keep visitors flowing into Playa del Carmen. Here are …
Carly Rolfe
Cancun is the biggest city in Quintana Roo and has a correspondingly huge number of resorts. It’s split into several different areas, with each one having its own vibe, and offering different types of hotels and resorts. For example, Cancun’s famous Hotel Zone is renowned for its mega-resorts with all-inclusive accommodation and a vast number …
Cozumel is a paradise island around 10 miles off the coast of Playa del Carmen. Known as one of the busiest cruise docks in Mexico, Cozumel sees its fair share of cruisers, but it also has plenty to offer those people who want to spend more than a night or two on-island. You’ll find a …
Playa del Carmen is a fantastic destination for people in search of a good time. Days are filled with sunshine, beach clubs, and Mexican cuisine, whereas nights are the time to party. There are a huge number of nightlife options to consider, some will guarantee a crazy night, whereas others offer something a little more …
Many Cancun visitors skip the restaurants of downtown Cancun, either relying on resort dining, or convenient Hotel Zone favorites. But you may be surprised at the quality of food on offer in Cancun’s main town. Quietly cultivating a scene all of its own, not only are there authentic Mexican restaurants where you can sample the …
When you read the resort descriptions for Cancun hotels, you’re led to believe it’s a place that can only be enjoyed by couples, families, or groups. But Cancun can also be a fantastic place to explore if you’re visiting alone. Here are some tips if you’re considering a solo trip to Cancun. Plan your transport …
There are some great resorts in the Riviera Maya, with many aimed at couples, and others suitable for standard-sized families. But when you want to travel with a group of friends, or larger family groups, it can be more difficult to find a good fit. Here are some resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya …
Tulum is a town of two halves. The downtown and beach sections are a couple of miles apart and offer completely different experiences – and price points. Both are super popular and there are plenty of reasons to stay in each, so read on to decide whether Tulum beach or downtown – also known as …
Playa del Carmen has a multitude of activities to offer visitors, from its long, white-sand beaches, to its unbeatable nightlife. You can spend weeks here enjoying everything the city has to offer, but if you do decide to venture further afield, here are some ideas of the best day trips from Playa del Carmen. Take …
The popular beach resort of Akumal is around an hour and a half south of Cancun, located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. It has long been admired by visitors who arrive ready to swim with the populations of turtles that frequent its natural lagoon – in fact, the name Akumal means ‘Place of the …