Riviera Maya & Holbox

ABOUT THE DESTINATION:

Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya, on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, is famous for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and warm climate all year round. It’s an ideal destination both for relaxing and for discovering culture, nature, and entertainment. The laid-back atmosphere, warm local hospitality, and the perfect mix of beach life, great food, and unique experiences make holidays here especially enjoyable and memorable.

Playa del Carmen is the most lively area, ideal for those who enjoy restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, with hotels such as Hotel RIU Tequila and RIU Palace Riviera Maya. Playacar offers a quieter and more exclusive setting, with wide beaches and resorts like RIU Palace Mexico and RIU Yucatán, making it perfect for families and couples. If you are seeking nature and tranquility, Akumal is the ideal choice, known for its crystal-clear waters and sea turtles, and home to the RIU Palace Akumal.

With TUI, you can choose the area that best suits your style and have flights, hotels, and experiences organized in one place — for a truly carefree holiday.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: Holbox ("black hole" in Yucatec Maya) is an island in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is approximately 41.84 kilometres (26.00 miles) long and 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles) wide, and it is separated from the mainland by 10 km of shallow lagoon that is home to flamingos, pelicans and other rich birdlife. Holbox Island is part of the Municipality of Lázaro Cárdenas and also part of the Yum-Balam Biosphere Reserve. Not yet heavily touristed, the island's main industry is fishing. However, the island is developing a growing tourist industry in the form of whale shark viewing. Lobster is the main product of this fishing, and many of the dishes made on the island center around lobster or other seafood.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: Cancun is a city located on the southeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is a major world-renowned tourist destination, as well as being the seat of the municipality of Benito Juárez. The city is located on the Caribbean Sea, and is one of the easternmost points in Mexico. Cancún is located just north of Mexico's Caribbean coast resort band known as the Riviera Maya. Cancun, located in the Yucatan region of Mexico, has many great attractions. Start with the white sand beaches of Cancun City. In the jungles of Yucatan lies one of the largest and best preserved archaeological sites in Mexico, Chichen Itza. The world famous Mayan ruins with thousands of years of history are one of the most visited sites in the world. Cancun is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Isla Mujeres, a small gorgeous island close to Cancun, is simply spectacular. The magical underwater natural pools known as Cenotes are a big draw around the Cancun area. Many have rocky edge formations above them. Outside of Cancun we find Tulum, a unique site where you can go for a swim in turquoise waters and visit the famous ruins of Mayan civilizationCancun has lots to offer. With its mix of tropical beaches, ancient ruins and modern resorts, this area is simply the perfect vacation destination for everyone. Modern Cancun offers wonderful white sand beaches and turquoise sea, great restaurants, lively clubs and activities of every type imaginable.