Mexico is a true travellers paradise with a real mix of modern and traditional, so whether you are here to sunbathe on beautiful unspoilt beaches and knock back margaritas or to discover the ancient mayan ruins you will not be disappointed with what it has to offer. The climate is year round although the best times to visit are October to May where days are hot and sunny and the nights are just hot.

Cancun is the place that immediatley springs to mind when anyone mentions Mexico as a holiday destination and with its huge range of hotels, great variety of watersports and nightlife that goes on into the early hours you can see why people choose to visit here. It also offers fantastic shopping opportunities and a variety of gourmet restaurants, top this with the year round sun and long sandy beaches and you've got the ideal holiday get a way.

There are other tourist spots in Mexico which are steadily becoming more popular, such as The Mayan Riviera area which is very upmarket and offers a fantastic range of top class hotels built in beautifully manicured surroundings, most of them having their own private beaches. Visit lively Playa Del Carmen and drink cocktails by the yard in Senior Frogs nightclub, or sample some traditional mouthwatering Mexican food at one of the many outdoor cafe bars. There are many jewellry and diamond shops in Playa Del Carmen most of them having armed guards on the door so don't be alarmed it is perfectly normal. Xcaret, Playacar and Puerto Aventuras are other tourist areas which are increasing in popularity.

All inclusive hotels make up the majority of accomodation but there are some self catering and bed and breakfast establishments available if you would rather eat out and sample good local cuisine.
Nightlife again is generally focused on the inhouse entertainment provided by your hotel, but you can always head for Cancun if you prefer something livlier with its abundance of bars, nightclubs and casinos there is more than enough to keep you going until dawn.

The history and culture of Mexico is quite fascinating and there are many archeological ruins well worth a visit, take a full day trip to Chichen Itza is the remains of an ancient Mayan city located in the middle of the Yucatan jungle, or Tulum another spectacular ruin right on the edge of the Mayan Riviera offering stunning views. If you prefer to get close to nature, one for the whole family has to be Xpu Ha Eco park where once you have paid your entry fee everything is then included, snorkel with fish of every size and colour you could imagine in a natural lagoon, wander nature trials, watch crocodiles, sea turtles, deer, snakes and parrots all in their natural habitat. You can even drift down a natural lazy river while tropical fish swim below you and monkeys play in the trees around you a once in a life time experience.

FLIGHT TIME

APPROX 10HRS 30MINS

PASSPORT INFORMATION

You need 6 months validity on a 10 year British passport from the return date. No visa is required but tourist cards must be completed prior to arrival. Dept tax payable. Check with local embassy prior to departure for any changes.