There are just SO many things to do in Playa del Carmen — from exploring cenotes to scuba diving and dining in caves — that you'll need a lifetime to try them all!
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Did you know that Mexico is also known for some of the best islands this world has to offer? Here's our curated list of the best islands in Mexico to visit.
Wondering where to stay in Cozumel? In this guide, I've put together an accommodation guide with my top picks for the best hotels in Cozumel.
While the Riviera Maya is a year-round destination, it does get affected by hurricane and seaweed. This guide will show you the best time to visit Playa del Carmen.
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With the hurricane and seaweed season in mind, here's my guide to help you determine the best time to visit Tulum.
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Heading to Bacalar, Mexico soon? Here's my super detailed Bacalar Lagoon travel guide that includes the best places to stay and best spots to swim and more! Crystal clear, spearmint blue water, and swinging hammocks hanging from overwater palapa — Bacalar Lagoon is a sort of modern-day paradis[...]
Heading to boho Tulum? I've visited Tulum countless times in the last 15 years and currently live near Tulum. Here's my comprehensive Tulum travel guide.
Curious on what lies beyond Tulum? Check out our curated list of day trips from Tulum: from cenote-hopping to Mayan cultural experiences.
Spearmint water, lush jungles, ancient Mayan ruins: Tulum is the stuff of dreams. We've rounded up the best things to do in Tulum for the ultimate escape.
What's the best way to get from Cancun to Tulum? As a local expat, I will share the various forms of Cancun to Tulum transportations. Once a sleepy coastal town, Tulum has transformed into a cool, boho chic beach destination loved by hipsters, honeymooners and yogis alike. This is where the jung[...]
Wondering where to stay in Tulum? Let's dive in and look at some of the best beach hotels in Tulum. Once a sleepy coastal town, Tulum has transformed into a cool, boho chic beach destination loved by hipsters, honeymooners and yogis alike. This is where the jungle meets the sea, and the be[...]
Planning a trip to Mexico’s most popular beach destination? We live just 1 hour from Cancun and have scoured the area to come up with this comprehensive list of things to do in Cancun, Mexico. With the signature Caribbean white-sand beaches and world class resorts, Cancun is a crowd puller in[...]
Wondering where to stay in Cancun, Mexico? I've put together a detailed guide highlighting the best areas to stay in Cancun, and the best hotels in Cancun. Located along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun is gloriously blessed with miles and miles of spearmint water and th[...]
What's the best way to get from Cancun to Playa del Carmen? As a local expat, I will share the various forms of Cancun to Playa del Carmen transportation.
Where to stay in Holbox for a taste of island life? Here are my recommendations on thebest hotels in Holbox for different types of travelers. Pronounced “hol-bosh”, Isla Holbox is a small island located north of Mexico’s Yucatanpeninsula. Standing at the point where the Gulf of Mexico meet[...]
Planning to visit Isla Holbox but don't know how to reach there? I just got back from Holbox, and here's my guide on how to get to Isla Holbox. Isla Holbox is the Yucatan Peninsula's best-kept secret, a paradise island I always dreamt of visiting but only got a chance recently. In a tourist-run[...]