Yucatan Peninsula Travel Stories

Jan 13, 2021 • 4 min read

Playa del Carmen is a favorite digital nomad hangout. Here's why this chill-out spot in Mexico is a hit with freelancers and remote workers.

Feb 28, 2020 • 7 min read

Here's how to take a week-long road trip to explore the best of the Yucatán Maya archaeological sites.

Feb 7, 2020 • 4 min read

Its remote and challenging to get to, but braving the jungle and exploring these ruins without the crowds is totally worth the effort.

Oct 25, 2019 • 4 min read

The Riviera Maya is a compact stretch of Caribbean coast jam-packed with activities ranging from snorkeling technicolor reefs, swimming in cenotes and simply…

Apr 18, 2019 • 4 min read

Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán in the south of Mexico, is a city set to music. Stroll through Plaza Grande on a Friday night and you’ll see…

Feb 12, 2019 • 6 min read

Every February, couples receive a not-so-gentle reminder to rekindle their romance. While cards, flowers, and chocolate may be the norm as far as gift…

Dec 10, 2018 • 4 min read

On Mexico’s tiny island of Holbox—where spotty wi-fi and sporadic siestas are part of the charm—unplugging is as easy as arriving. Living up to its name,…

Oct 31, 2018 • 4 min read

For kids who go wild over beach days and adventures, the Riviera Maya has an astounding variety of child-friendly day trips, once you know where to look…

Feb 27, 2018 • 4 min read

It should come as no surprise that the top wellness spots in Latin America have ancient roots. Renowned civilizations such as the Maya and Inca have long…