Mexico holidays

The Caribbean coast offers beautiful white beaches, turquoise waters and fabulous coral reefs. Mexico's warm Pacific shores are home to the vibrant jungle landscapes of the Sierra Madre mountains and offer secluded golden sands and real Mexican flavour. More.

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Things to do on holiday in Mexico

Holidays in Mexico offer these great activities:

Swim with dolphins in special dolphinariums, designed to reproduce their natural conditions.
Try watersports including sailing, scuba diving and snorkelling.
Discover the ancient Mayan pyramids at Chichén Itzá and the fabulous coastal fortress of Tulúm.
Dare to try Tequila or enjoy sipping an ice-cold Margarita, the cocktail of Mexico.
Browse for handicrafts including beautiful silver jewellery, hammocks and colourful woven fabrics.

Tours

Experience the most of Mexico by combining your beach holiday with one of our fantastic tours. Tour holidays are available throughout the year and are 1 or 2 weeks in duration.

Taste of the Yucatan Tour - 3 nights

Enjoy all the highlights of the Yucatan Peninsula, while still having plenty of time on the beach at one of our hotels in Cancun or the Riviera Maya.
Now available to book online for tours departing before Wed 30 April 2008 and between Sat 01 November 2008 and Thu 30 April 2009.

Yucatan Explorer Tour - 7 nights

This 8 day tour provides a fascinating insight into Mayan culture and reveals the history and architecture of the Yucatan Peninsula. Highlights include exploring Chichén Itzá and Uxmal Mayan sites and a visit to the colonial town of Merida. Enjoy the rest of your holiday with a stay at any of our beach hotels in Cancun or the Riviera Maya.
For more information or to book, call us on 0871 200 7799.

Fact file for holidays to Mexico

Mexico weather
	daily temperature	daily sunshine	monthly rainfall
Jan	28°C	5hrs	2.5cm
Feb	29°C	5hrs	1.8cm
Mar	31°C	6hrs	2.8cm
Apr	33°C	6hrs	2.8cm
May	34°C	7hrs	7.9cm
Jun	33°C	6hrs	17.3cm
Jul	33°C	6hrs	12.2cm
Aug	33°C	6hrs	13.5cm
Sep	32°C	5hrs	15.5cm
Oct	31°C	5hrs	10.2cm
Nov	29°C	5hrs	3.3cm
Dec	28°C	5hrs	3.1cm

Flight info

When flying with First Choice Airways to Mexico, you can now sit back, unwind and enjoy our exciting new service.

Star Class

Fantastic 33" legroom*
Leather seats for improved comfort
Personal seat back 7" widescreen TV
Choice of 4 course meal and snack before landing
Complimentary pampering pack

Star Class Premier

Amazing 36" legroom*
Air-filled leather seats with winged head support
9" widescreen seat back TV
Entertainment on demand - ability to stop, start and rewind programmes
30 channels with video and games on demand
Priority check-in and boarding
Choice of 4 course meal and snack before landing
Complimentary drinks
Sparkling cocktail before take-off
Complimentary pampering pack
Mood cabin lighting

* Legroom measurements refer to seat pitch

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Fly from
Caribbean Coast
Cancun - Flight time approx: 10hrs 30mins
(for Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Playacar and the Riviera Maya)
Flights to Cancun are weekly:
East Midlands (Feb - Oct)	London Gatwick (year round)
Glasgow (May - Oct)	Manchester (year round)
Cozumel - Flight time approx: 10hrs 30mins
Flights to Cozumel are fortnightly:
London Gatwick (May to Oct)
Pacific Coast
Vallarta - Flight time approx: 12hrs (for Bucerias, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta and Punta de Mita)
London Gatwick (Now - Oct 07)	Manchester (May - Oct)

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Travel money

Currency: New Mexican Peso

A commission-free foreign exchange service is available at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

Passports and Visas

Passport Information: You will require a full 10-year British passport valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK.

Visa Information: No visa required. Tourist cards must be completed on the plane before arrival.

Departure Tax: For departures before 01 Nov 2008 the compulsory overseas departure tax (approx. £28 per person) will be added at the time of booking (including children 2 years and over). For departures on or after 01 Nov 2008 this charge of US$47 (approx.£24) will be payable locally by customers in local currency.

Please note: This information is accurate as of 30 Jan 2008. All charges and visa requirements are subject to change. It is the responsibility of all guests to ensure they have the correct travel documents and we advise you to contact the appropriate consulate.

English	Spanish
Hello	Hola
Goodbye	Adios
Please	Por favor
Thank you	Gracias

English	Spanish
Sorry	Lo siento
Beer	Cerveza
Toilets	Servicios
The bill	La cuenta

Resort info

Caribbean Coast

Riviera Maya

Cancun

Cancun - Cosmopolitan. White sand beach. Lively atmosphere.
Cozumel - Exceptional diving. Beautiful island. Idyllic white beaches.
Playacar - Natural beauty. Idyllic beaches. Relaxed atmosphere.
Riviera Maya - White sandy beaches. Stunning location. Excellent watersports.

Pacific Coast

Bucerias

Puerto Vallarta

Bucerias - Traditional village. Charming surroundings. Peaceful.
Nuevo Vallarta - Fine sandy beach. Relaxed. Modern resort.
Puerto Vallarta - Beautiful beaches. Mountain scenery. Traditional charm.
Punta de Mita - Traditional Mexico. Low key. Fabulous beach.

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Now - Apr 08 May 08 - Apr 09

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Holidays to Mexico are available throughout the year. Click on your preferred destination for detailed flight information:
Caribbean Coast, Pacific Coast.

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Depart Sat Fly From Stay Passengers

17 - 64 yrs 65+ yrs 2 - 16 yrs under 2 yrs

If there are 10 or more people in your group or your chosen holiday is longer than 4 weeks in duration please contact our booking team on 0871 200 7799.