CANCUN
This tropical hotspot is not just for spring
breakers and families anymore, though
who could blame them for coming here?
Nowadays, this 15-mile stretch of some of
the softest white sand you’ll ever sink your
toes into is filled with upscale resorts that
replace keg stands and loud crowds with
thatched-roof palapas, Bali daybeds and
private beaches.
When you’re not out exploring the ancient
Maya city of Chichén Itzá, a sprawling
ancient complex hidden nearby in the jungle,
or taking a refreshing dip in the Yucatan’s
most famous jungle sinkhole, the Sacred
Blue Cenote, you can relax your days away
in a myriad of ways. Whether it’s shopping
for international brands at La Isla Shopping
Village and Luxury Avenue Boutique Mall,
chartering a private yacht — complete with
captain, crew and cooks — and cruising
around Isla Mujeres or indulging in a
traditional Maya massage in the spa, the
choices are numerous and unforgettable.
Private beach cabana in Cancun
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The dreamlike Cenote Suytun near Tulum