Join the crazy, epic fun of this year's Carnival Playa del Carmen. The festival, held Feb. 28-March 5, will feature live bands, parades, and more.
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Finding that perfect souvenir is hard. Finding that perfect souvenir that has heart, a story, and travel value sometimes a bit harder. We have traveled through the Yucatan Peninsula for decades and these places are our little treasures that we love to share with visitors.
Isla Holbox is one of the most magical getaways in Riviera Maya, and if you are lucky to be here anytime soon, you are in for a quite a treat and so is your belly. The island is one of few eco-friendly beaches that are also a popular tourist attraction thanks to its pristine waters, friendly service and, spectacular food.
The streets of downtown Isla Mujeres always offer souvenir shops with colorful merchandise displayed in their doorways and along their sidewalks, creating a vibrant hub for purchasing seashells, Maya-inspired dresses, sarongs, and endless other options to take home from your stay on the island.
You can’t take everything with you from Mexico to the United States. That’s a hard lesson to learn while standing in line only to be told you can’t bring the bottle of vanilla extract you bought for your mother’s holiday baking.