mexico & cancun holidays

about mexico & cancun holidays

 

Cancun lies on the northeast tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, on Mexico's Caribbean coast. This popular resort is an all-round destination for sun seekers with a wealth of activities and facilities on offer. Lying between the sea and a beautiful lagoon, Cancun is perfect for a variety of water-sports. In the surrounding area, there are golf courses and scuba diving opportunities as well as Mayan ruins offering an insight into the regions rich cultural heritage. For shoppers, Cancun is bustling and chic with everything from designer shopping malls to local parades and markets selling handicrafts and souvenirs. For a great night out there is an excellent selection of restaurants, bars and nightclubs that will have you dancing into the early hours of the morning. With a high standard of accommodation, a fantastic atmosphere, and miles of soft white sand, it is easy to see why Cancun is Mexico’s premier tourist resort.

important holiday info

Climate:	Tropical	Time Zone:	GMT(-6)
Language:	English	Current Times:
Currency:	Us Dollar	mexico & cancun: 11-May-08 4:30 PM
Temperature:	25 C	UK: 11-May-08 10:30 PM

akumal bay holidays

our hotels in akumal bay

Tulum is the only Mayan city that overlooks the turquioise waters of the Mexican Caribbean. It is thought to be the most beautiful of all the Yucatan's ruins, even though architecturally it is less important that the other great cities of the peninsula. The name Tullum means walled city and as expected, the city is surrounded by walls on its three other sides. Tullum encompases a temple complex and the sacred cenote. The main pyramid, El Castillo sits on a 10 metre cliff with an impressive view of the ocean. The pyramid is also alligned to a natural break in the Palancer reef and functioned as a lighthouse for Mayan boats. The Temple of the Fresoes has one of the rare surviving examples of Maya printing showing divinities, serpents and sacred offerings, all in blue green on a black wall.

There is a large shopping market at the entrance to the site for visitors to buy gifts and souvenirs. The beautiful and seemingly endless white sand beaches of Tulum, lie to the south of the ruins, with palapa restaurants serving authentic Mexican or Internatonal faye. The modern village of Tulum is well equipped with shops, inexpensive restaurants and other conveniences for visitors. Akumal, meanings "Place of the Turtles" in Mayan, the southern most resorts on the Mayan Riviera, just 65 miles from Cancun. One of the older areas on the coast famous for tranquility and a place where thousands of endangered sea turtles visit from May - October to they their eggs. A host of restaurants and local shops to meander around throughout the day or evening.

cancun holidays

our hotels in cancun

Cancun lies on the northeast tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, on Mexico's Caribbean coast. The resort has developed along a strip of land that lies between the sea and a beautiful lagoon. The north facing beaches and sea are protected by the Isla Mujeres, which helps to create conditions ideal for watersports. Sandy terraces and boardwalks border Cancun's lagoon, where the calm water is excellent for both bathing and watersports.

The soft white coral sand that stretches for miles, is a sun worshipper's paradise, and has helped4ransform what/nce was! small fishing village into exico's premier tourist resort. Cancun is bustling and chic with numerous shopping plazas, ranging from modern centres selling internationally known brands, to modest local parades and markets offering handicrafts and souvenirs.

cozumel holidays

our hotels in cozumel

Cozumel is Mexico's largest island, lying just off the coast from Cancun . The clear waters and the stunning coral reefs, surrounding Cozumel are rich in marine life, and together with the dramatic underwater landscape have earned the island a reputation as one of the world's major dive and snorkelling sites.The island is visited mostly by dive enthusiasts, however is beautiful to visit for a completely relaxing holiday with glorious beaches and hotels offering a multitude of facilities. The capital and only city of Cozumel is San Miguel, which is transformed to a busy commercial centre when visited by the passengers of passing cruise liners. San Miguel has a variety of shops, bars, restaurants and nightlife that are of a high standard, catering well to the short stay wealthy visitors. Daytime activities in Cozumel are centred at the beach with watersports galore, or trips to the mainland for a wider choice of activities. The major hotels organise evening entertainment or a stroll or short ride to San Miguel offers a choice of excellent restaurants, bars often with live music till the early hours of the morning. Boats run regularly from the dock to Playa Del Carmen. Most excursions, other than diving trips, are to the mainland to visit the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba.

playacar holidays

our hotels in playacar

Playa Del Carmen is located south of Cancun, on the Yucatan Peninsula . The resort is built around a fishing village that has often been described as an "undiscovered paradise". Playa Del Carmen has an arty, village like atmosphere that makes for a peaceful and relaxed retreat. Beautiful beaches of fine white sand surround the main village bay where there are numerous dive centres and thatched restaurants. Watersports are in abundance in particular diving and snorkelling. The village of Playa Del Carmen has mini-markets and convenience stores for everyday requirements, and also streets from the beach lined with stalls and shops, selling local arts and crafts. Particularly good buys are leather goods, ceramics and textiles. The port of Playa Del Carmen is the terminus for a regular ferry service that runs from early morning to mid evening, to the island of Cozumel, a favourite for diving and snorkelling. Accommodation in Playa Del Carmen ranges from luxurious international standard resort/hotels, to modest thatched beachside huts. Most of the larger hotels offer an all-inclusive arrangement and are further along the coast at Playacar. Evening entertainment is simply a stroll along the streets, browsing the souvenir shops or enjoying the entertainments programme provided by the larger hotels. Music spills from the many restaurants and bars and there are several late night discos and bars for the night owls. Playacar lies to the southwest of Playa Del Carmen and is a rapidly expanding development for tourists. The area comprises an 18-hole golf course, surrounded by landscaped gardens and exclusive private villas and to the beachside all major resort hotels.The beaches at Playacar are spacious with soft white sand and plenty of loungers and sunshades for those who just want to relax. Amenities are less available outside the hotel complexes but Playacar's visitors can access the main resort of Playa Del Carmen very easily. Excursions from and around Playa Del Carmen are varied. First time visitors to the area will be enthralled by the ancient Mayan Ruins at Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba, Most other excursions are to nearby eco-centres, all with beaches and most offering snorkelling diving, swimming with dolphins and land based activities such as cycling, kayaking, horse riding and nature trails. Shopping visits to Cancun for a wider selection of goods are also available. Playa Del Carmen still retains its natural beauty and character and offers a quieter and more relaxed holiday destination.

playa del carmen holidays

our hotels in playa del carmen

Playa Del Carmen is located south of Cancun, on the Yucatan Peninsula. Once a sleepy village, Playa del Carmen has doubled twice in population in the last few years. Discover the powder white beaches, gentle surf, coral reefs and relaxed lifestyle all whilst staying in elegant Hotels with first class service and facilities. There are numerous dive centers,water sports are in abundance in particular the diving and snorkeling. Evening entertainment is simply a stroll along the streets, browsing the souvenir shops or enjoying the entertainments programme provided by the larger hotels. Music spills from the many restaurants and bars and there are several late night discos and bars for the night owls. The port of Playa Del Carmen is the terminus for a regular ferry service that runs from early morning to mid evening to the island of Cozumel, a favorite for diving and snorkeling.A small and charming resort, Playacar is situated next door to Playa del Carmen. Again stretching through the fabulous beaches and waters,the resort has an 18 hole golf course and there is a new shopping mall where you can pick up a variety of handicrafts amongst other items. Amenities are less available outside the hotel complexes but Playacar's visitors can access the main resort of Playa Del Carmen very easily.

puerto aventuras holidays

our hotels in puerto aventuras

A beautiful and at some parts stunningly rugged stretch of coastline, the low rise hotels dotted along the way range from classic elegance with a spa to rival the worlds best to classy rustic seclusion set in acres of tropical landscaped gardens. Xpu ha originally a large eco park now an area of nautral beauty with hotels that are more ecological resorts full of various wildlife all whilst staying and enjoying the highest quality accommodation and service perched upon fabulous beaches of the Riviera Maya.

riviera maya holidays

our hotels in riviera maya

0riginally the Riviera Maya region was an important trade and religious centre for the ancient Mayans and the remains of this prosperous era can be seen today at the ruins of Tulum and the towns of Playa del Carmen, Xcaret and Xel-Ha where " water is born". This beautiful coastline on the far east of the Yucatan Peninsula is a living museum to Mexico's cultural and natural heritage and it is no wonder that the resorts along the Riviera Maya have become some of Mexico's most popular holiday destinations.

It is here visitors can discover how Mexican, Mayan, African and European cultures intertwine in Riviera Maya to create its amazing culture. Unspoilt beaches and tropical forest all hugging the crystal clear turquoise ocean of the Caribbean Sea. This area stretches out 40 km to the south of Cancun. An area of quality 4 & 5* hotels and resorts hosting a variety of activities from water and land sports to wildlife and ecological parks, the Riviera Maya really is very special and unique.

x caret holidays

our hotels in x caret

A natural ecological park where the world must be seen, lived, reestablished and kept alive. There is everything from tropical flora and fauna, sea treks and underground rivers, ecological tours, an aquarium, dolphins and many more activities and facilities for all the family. This is where tropical forests and eco tourism meet the Caribbean waters and stunning beaches of the Riviera Maya.