Sip and Savor:
Sip and Savor:
Tequila, Mezcal and More Cocktails here don’ t come with paper umbrellas— they come with stories you can taste. At Zapote Bar in Playa del Carmen, ranked # 11 in North America’ s 50 Best Bars, head bartender Joshua Monaghan crafts drinks using local ingredients like hoja santa, cacao and wild herbs— along with inventive twists like their Negroni variants. Over in Tulum, Arca blends jungle flavors into its libations and dishes; think mezcal-infused cocktails paired with smoked pumpkin seed dips and open-fire cooking.
Wine culture is quietly blossoming too. At Riviera Maya spots like NÜ and Axiote, sommelier-selected wines from regions such as Baja California’ s Guadalupe Valley and Querétaro are poured alongside dishes that marry Mexican sea-to-table freshness with South American varietals.
LUXE AT THE PORTS
A bite of grilled lobster. The scent of salt carried on a breeze. Time stretches. The horizon softens. The Mexican Caribbean doesn’ t just redefine luxury. It reminds you why you crave it in the first place.
COZUMEL
Book a private catamaran to El Cielo, a secluded sandbar known for its crystal-clear water and abundance of starfish— only accessible by boat. Or spend the day unwinding at the Spa at Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spa, known for its holistic treatments and hydrotherapy circuits.
ISLA MUJERES
Spend the day at Playa Norte, one of the world’ s most beautiful beaches. Enjoy VIP service at Playa Norte Beach Club or the chic Green Demon Beach Club, where hammocks sway over turquoise waters and menus feature fresh ceviche, lobster and handcrafted cocktails. For a more upscale vibe, Oceanvs Beach Club combines elegant design with Caribbean flavors and sunset views that will take your breath away.
PROGRESO( YUCATÁN)
Tulum
Take a chauffeured ride to Mérida for lunch at Rosas & Xocolate, a beautifully restored colonial mansion that houses a restaurant, boutique spa and artisanal chocolate shop. Afterward, wander through concept stores and art galleries before heading back to the ship.
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