Travel Stories

• road trips

• destination practicalities

7 min read • Feb 28, 2020

Here's how to take a week-long road trip to explore the best of the Yucatán Maya archaeological sites.

• history

• art and culture

4 min read • Feb 7, 2020

Its remote and challenging to get to, but braving the jungle and exploring these ruins without the crowds is totally worth the effort.

• public transport

• destination practicalities

4 min read • Oct 25, 2019

No car and want to take some day trips around the Riviera Maya? No problem. We’ve compiled some tips to help you navigate this world of geological wonders,…

• art

• art and culture

4 min read • Apr 18, 2019

Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán in the south of Mexico, is a city set to music. Stroll through Plaza Grande on a Friday night and you’ll see…

• romance

• connections

6 min read • Feb 12, 2019

Every February, couples receive a not-so-gentle reminder to rekindle their romance. While cards, flowers, and chocolate may be the norm as far as gift…

• beaches

• activities

4 min read • Dec 10, 2018

On Mexico’s tiny island of Holbox—where spotty wi-fi and sporadic siestas are part of the charm—unplugging is as easy as arriving. Living up to its name,…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

4 min read • Oct 31, 2018

For kids who go wild over beach days and adventures, the Riviera Maya has an astounding variety of child-friendly day trips, once you know where to look…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

4 min read • Feb 27, 2018

It should come as no surprise that the top wellness spots in Latin America have ancient roots. Renowned civilizations such as the Maya and Inca have long…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Sep 21, 2016

Gorgeous beaches are just one enticing feature of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. When you've had your fill of sun and sand, the region's cultural capital…

• beaches

• activities

3 min read • Dec 5, 2014

It's no great secret why Cancún, and to a larger extent the Yucatán Peninsula, has become Mexico's top tourist destination. Some people are lured by the…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Aug 8, 2014

Playa del Carmen prides itself on being the anti-Cancún destination, and it’s true that the Riviera Maya beach town exudes a hipper, more laid-back vibe…

3 min read • Jul 18, 2011

The Mayan Riviera on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula may look like your typical beachside holiday destination but for spelunkers, cave divers and anyone with a…