Mexico Holidays

Busking mariachi bands, jungle-clad ruins, chilli-fuelled enchiladas – Mexico's got a standout personality no matter which way you look at it. One of the Caribbean Coast's standout customers is Cancun, where legendary nightlife's dished up with a side order of white-sand beaches. Spring-Breakers descend in their droves a third of the way through the year, and the party season continues throughout the calendar. The fast-paced city's no stranger to style, though, with a Hotel Zone that's home to some seriously swish digs.

Things are a bit calmer further down the coast on the hip beaches of Playa del Carmen, and in the exclusive beach resort of Playacar. High-end hotels are beginning to make a name for themselves in up-and-coming Playa Mujeres, and the Riviera Maya blends beside-the-sand properties with fun-filled eco-parks, Mayan ruins and tip-top snorkelling conditions.

The pick of the beaches on Mexico’s Pacific Coast are backed by green mountains and curved around Banderas Bay – a giant pool of blue-tinted water with Puerto Vallarta at its heart. The city has one of the country’s best restaurant scenes, plus chic boutiques and a promenade made for strolling. North of Puerto Vallarta city is Nuevo Vallarta, where a cluster of plush beachside hotels serve up solitude and snorkelling.

American tourists have been hitting up Los Cabos for quite a while, and Brits are finally starting to get in on the act. It's anchored at the toe of the Baja California Peninsula, off Mexico's Pacific Coast, and has a couple of towns to take note of. Cabo San Lucas is the wild child – swanky nightspots and top-of-the-range shops set the tone near the marina. It's closest neighbour's San Jose del Cabo, which ticks along at a slower speed. They've got a few things in common, though – pristine beaches, modern hotels and a back catalogue of celebrity visitors.

Wave goodbye to departure tax, as we’re now covering this for you for holidays that start on or after 1st May 2019.