Let me be completely honest with you. For years, Playa del Carmen was my go-to Mexican destination. The white sandy beaches, ...

The best way to get around Playa del Carmen is on foot, as most of the best things to do are located right off the beach. You can also utilize the local bus service, and you'll find the main bus ...

Less than an hour from Cancun’s airport and served by nonstop flights from dozens of cities, Playa del Carmen is a sparkling stretch of Mexico’s Riviera Maya known for turquoise waters, tropical ...

IN the Caribbean, summer is supposed to be the season of sun, sand, and crystal clear waters—for decades, Mexican vacation destinations like Cancun, Cozumel, and Tulum have been synonymous with ...

This story was featured in The Must Read, a newsletter in which our editors recommend one can’t-miss story every weekday. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Six months into the pandemic, Trai ...

Businesses in Cancún and Playa del Carmen report steep losses due to sargassum, with restaurants losing diners and beach clubs sending staff on unpaid leave. Restaurants and beach clubs along the ...

Massive amounts of Sargassum seaweed are washing up along Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, overwhelming beaches in Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Footage shows thick layers of the smelly algae covering the ...

The best all-inclusive resorts in Playa del Carmen allow you to enjoy the region’s cenotes, beaches and natural beauty with food, drinks, activities and more—all rolled up into your rate. One hour ...

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The white sandy beaches of Mexico's Caribbean coast are the crown jewel of Mexico's tourism industry and a popular holiday destination for Brits, with half a million UK tourists visiting every year.