Mexico

The Gulf coast (Caribbean) Mexico offers some of the finest white and gold sand beaches, luxurious hotels and tourist facilities. Mexico is an all round destination that appeals to everyone.

There are a huge variety of activities available including water sports (scuba diving and snorkelling, surfing, parasailing, swimming with dolphins, etc), golf, shopping and nightclubs, discovering the ancient history of the Yucatan Peninsula, sampling the Mexican food and local tequila, and the many excursions that Mexico has to offer.

Each resort offers a different experience from the lively resort of Cancun, to the more traditional feel of Playa Del Carmen and the quieter resorts of the Riviera Maya.

Cancun is possibly the most famous and best known resort of Mexico stretching for 12 miles with a strong American influence. Cancun mixes the beauty of the Caribbean Sea, fabulous beaches, and abundance of water sport activities with buzzing nightlife, international restaurants and designer shopping malls. Whether looking for a relaxing holiday to soak up the sun and Mexican culture, shopping ‘til you drop or partying all night long there is something for everyone in Cancun.

Playa Del Carmen located in the heart of the Riviera Maya about an hour from Cancun, offering a more laidback and traditional Mexican atmosphere. Playa Del Carmen shares stunning beaches and crystal clear waters with the modern neighbouring resort of Playacar, the excellent choice for a relaxing beach holiday and scuba diving. The picturesque village offers a number of trendy cosmopolitan bars, restaurants and shops along “5th avenue” lining the white sandy beach.

The natural paradise of tropical turquoise waters and fantastic beaches of the Riviera Maya is a world away from the busy nightlife of Cancun, entertainment is mainly hotel based however the village of Playa Del Carmen is within easy reach. Riviera Maya is an ideal location for relaxing, exploring, visiting the ancient Mayan ruins and scuba diving the underwater world of the Great Meso-American Barrier Reef. Your holiday would not be complete without a visit to the theme parks of Xcaret and Xel-Ha to discover the wildlife and experience snorkelling in the underground rivers.

Travel to Cozumel and experience Mexico’s largest Caribbean island for world class diving and snorkelling, peace and relaxation and Mexican culture. Located 12 miles off the Mexican coast the island is surrounded by beautiful idyllic white beaches and is home to the world’s second large coral reef, Palancar. San Miguel the island’s only town offers a seafront promenade with a selection of bars, clubs and restaurants, an excellent golf course and a range of spas.

Time Difference: GMT – 5 hours Flight time from UK: approx. 10 hours 30 minutes. Language: Spanish. Currency: New Mexican Peso. US Dollar cash and traveller’s cheques and most credit cards are accepted. Voltage: USA 110 volts.