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…
I’m a massive foodie and it’s honestly one of the biggest reasons I travel. Wherever I go, I make it my mission to try as much good food (and as many good restaurants) as possible. Life’s too short for bad meals, right? Before visiting Isla Holbox for the first time, I didn’t expect much from…
As much as I’m a huge foodie when I travel, I’m equally obsessed with coffee. No matter where I am in the world, I’m always hunting down the best local café or coffee shop, it’s basically a core part of my morning routine. Holbox was no different. When I visited recently, I was genuinely surprised…
Out of all the popular destinations in this part of Mexico, I’d say Isla Holbox is probably the trickiest one to reach, at least compared to Cancun, Tulum, or even Isla Mujeres. Holbox is a small island not too far from Cancun, but it’s much less developed than the other beach towns nearby. That also…