Taking a well-deserved vacation is one of life's greatest pleasures, and how you spend your days is up to you. You can be lying on the deck with a good book, hopping from island to island, or simply partying with old friends, options are nearly limitless. But if you want to do something more than getting out of town, why not consider some of our special selections?

Ready to start 2022 with a bang? Get your party outfit and your best moves ready. Here’s a list of the festivals that will light up the Riviera Maya in the next few weeks.

Before the year ends, we can still squeeze one last trip together. And November is a great time for it. With no crowds, good weather, and colorful celebrations, the second to last month of the year is perfect to visit the Caribbean.

On an island where nature is the main feature, there is no shortage of fun things to do. Whether you’re looking for relaxing days at the beach or an adrenaline rush, Cozumel has something for everyone.

In the search for ways to help people and nature thrive together, community projects may provide important clues and, at the same time, show you a side of the Caribbean you never imagined.

As vaccination continues to progress around the world, airlines are expanding operations to the Riviera Maya for travelers to enjoy some beach and sunshine this coming holiday period.

The Riviera Maya has long been an ideal wedding destination. But in a time where celebrations seem in peril, could we have found what the ultimate celebration of love is really all about?

In the town that takes its very name from the beach, not all beaches are made equal. Here’s a guide for you to explore the exciting white-sand diversity of this vibrant Caribbean city.

As major airlines resume operations and announce new direct air routes, the Riviera Maya is poised to be one of the world’s top destinations during the winter months.

This reserve is probably the best place in Quintana Roo to come in contact with the wildlife of the jungle and marvel at the astounding richness of this vital ecosystem.

The limestone content of the water is high so the sun reflects the sky. The bottom of the lake is white, making the water transparent and aqua blue. The colors change with the winds and the clouds. To get the full spectrum, catch the lake in sunshine. And you will not need Photoshop.

If you come to Yucatán for a winter holiday, you are sure to celebrate the New Year on the 31 December, alongside the indigenous Maya who live here. But stop for a moment and think about their own celebrations.

I don't like to use the word paradise as it is so commercialized these days, but there is truly no other word that can describe the tranquillity of the place and the turquoise sea. The photos don't do it justice.

Looking for an unusual assault on your senses? Put pink lakes on your bucket list. A remote destination perfect for an all-day adventure.

The ancient Maya pilgrims crossed the sea to San Gervasio to make offerings to Ix Chel, the Moon goddess of fertility. It is worth crossing the sea even today, for that special experience. Join our resident writer Lydia Jones on a journey through the cult of sex and fertility.

Everybody goes to Chichén Itzá to see the famous Kukulkán pyramid. But while your guide is explaining how it represents the ancient Maya calendar and their sophisticated cosmology, look around you and imagine. Imagine these bare stones covered in brightly painted stucco, and people walking among them. People in feathers and masks, but people like ourselves.

Half-hidden in the scrubland of the Yucatán Peninsula are the remnants of a story of power, greed, exploitation and unimaginable wealth. Find out what caused this controversy is our hacienda adventure.

Ready for an Indiana Jones adventure and a bit of mystery? For thrills, great views and total self-satisfaction, climb Cobá's steep pyramid of Nohoch Mul.

It’s tempting to stroll straight to the cliff’s edge at Tulum and enjoy the turquoise Caribbean. But this site deserves more attention. Peer into the dark heart of the Maya, the secrets of their gods.

Are you a detective at heart? Do you enjoy puzzles? This is one of the best adventures into the unknown in Yucatán and you are welcome.

It’s bull shark season in the Riviera Maya from November until March. Many dive shops offer tours to dive up close and personal with them.

Swimming with whale sharks is an experience of a lifetime. Cancun is one of the world’s best locations to see and swim with these majestic creatures.

Last year our beaches went through a period of transition. The entire Caribbean experienced high levels of seaweed throughout 2015...