Playa del Carmen is one of my favorite spots in the Riviera Maya because if its amazing nightlife, fantastic food, free public beaches, and some truly beautiful hotels and resorts. I’ve been to Playa del Carmen quite a few times now because, somehow, I always end up there on every Mexico trip. Luckily for you,…
Playa del Carmen is actually a pretty big city, not as massive as Cancun, but definitely much larger than Tulum. And because of that, where you stay in Playa del Carmen really does make a difference. There are a few things worth considering: do you want to stay in a resort or an apartment? Do…
Isla Mujeres is just a quick 20-minute ferry ride from Cancun, which makes it one of the easiest and best day trips you can do from the mainland. There are a few different ways to do a day trip to Isla Mujeres, you can join a catamaran tour, book a guided day trip, or just…
Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is one of my favorite spots when I’m in the mood for a busier vibe, somewhere right in the middle of the action but still with beautiful beaches and great hotels all around. To me, Playa del Carmen feels like a mix between Cancún and somewhere a little more relaxed, which…
Playa del Carmen, like most destinations along Mexico’s Riviera Maya, is one of those places where timing really matters. Choosing when to visit can completely change your experience. This whole region, including Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancún, and Isla Mujeres, is very season-dependent. I once made the mistake of visiting during the off-season when the…
When it comes to beaches in the Yucatán, there’s always been a bit of a debate about who takes the crown, is it Cancún or Isla Mujeres? (We can all agree it’s definitely not Tulum anymore.) But honestly? I think some of the best beaches are on Isla Holbox, maybe tied with Isla Mujeres if…
Isla Mujeres may be small, but she packs a punch. The island’s only 5 miles long, yet somehow it’s got the most beautiful beaches, amazing food, and margaritas that could honestly fix most life problems. Most people come here for a day trip from Cancun, but once you’ve had a sunset drink on Playa Norte,…
Isla Holbox often gets this reputation for being too laid-back, people say it’s underdeveloped, a little rough around the edges, and that “there’s nothing to do.” Especially if they’re comparing it to Isla Mujeres. But after visiting Holbox a few times now, I can confidently say that’s not true at all. I absolutely love it…
Isla Mujeres has changed a lot since I first visited back in 2020. It used to be pretty straightforward: the best beach was Playa Norte, and that was that. No matter what kind of vibe you were chasing, you could find it somewhere along that same stretch of sand within a ten-minute walk. And while…
Isla Mujeres has so many amazing things going for it, but two of my favorites are how easy it is to get to and how tiny it is. You don’t need a lot of time to explore, which is exactly why it’s the perfect long weekend escape. While most people pop over for one day…