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Welcome to another issue of Let's Go Places!

Today I'd like to take you to Mexico. This country is so much more than the United States' neighbor to the south.

For one, it's not any one single place, climate, or people. The country's more than 750,000 square miles contain modern skyscrapers, invaluable art museums and eye-popping street art, amazing food markets, and world-class restaurants, gorgeous mountains, and beaches for days.

In other words, Mexico is an incredibly rich destination that can wow any traveler - over and over.

Check out our sample tour, our blog post on the most exciting things to do on the Yucatan Peninsula, and many curated articles from popular travel magazines.

And when you are ready to start planning a trip to Mexico, we are here to help you plan your vacation! I am sure you have truly deserved it.

Vamos a Mexico!

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15 Exciting Things To Do In The Yucatan Peninsula Of Mexico

The Yucatán Peninsula separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea, encompassing 3 Mexican states, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, and Campeche, plus portions of Belize and Guatemala.

It is known for its tropical rainforests, vibrant colonial cities, as well as its being the home of the ancient Maya people.

Whether you are searching for beautiful white-sand beaches to relax on or seeking out thrilling adventure, there is nowhere quite like the Yucatan Peninsula. No wonder people from all over the globe head to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula every year.

Check out our 15 exciting things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico:

Tour Of The Week

Best of Yucatan Adventure

LET US TAKE YOU ON AN UNFORGETTABLE -privately guided- MEXICO TOUR: Only the Yucatán Peninsula can dazzle you with ancient Maya ruins, azure Caribbean waters, and colonial cities. Yucatan will amaze you!

Fall in love with its coasts full of Mayan culture and great temples. And no trip to Mexico would be complete without visiting the Maya temples of Chichen Itza, recently voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

At the end of your Mexico tour, you will have time to relax on one of the breathtakingly beautiful beaches of the region. This way you can enjoy the best of two worlds, culture & beach!

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Mexico

Mexico City Is Turning 500 in 2021 — Here’s Why You Should Plan a Visit

Significant milestones are aligning this year in Mexico City, a destination known for hiking ancient pyramids, tasting mezcal in hip neighborhood bars, and more.

Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning to travel to Mexico, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The basics: Mexico is open to travelers. There is no need to provide a negative PCR test or quarantine on arrival, though most resorts ask guests to complete health questionnaires.

The Best Resorts in Mexico: 2020 Readers' Choice Awards

When it comes to the best resorts in Mexico, the Conde Nast travelers were dreaming about all their favorites: There are swim-up bars for potent sips and miles of beachfront bliss, not to mention all-inclusives, where nifty bonuses like personal butler service and an unlimited supply of fresh, fruity cocktails are factored into your nightly rate. Some of these winners are big and brash, set in the heart of hopping towns like Playa del Carmen and Cancun, others are tiny, intimate, barefoot, and well off the beaten path.

Here are the resorts in Mexico you couldn't stop thinking about this year.

A Taste of Tulum at the Riviera Maya’s Best New Eco-Luxe Resort, Palmaïa – The House of Aïa

A paradise of eco-nuances and intangible delights cocooned between an undisturbed jungle and the glistening Caribbean Sea.” Something that, until now, you’d need to travel to Tulum to find on Mexico’s Riviera Maya—and as anyone who’s been there can tell you, visiting Tulum can at times be an expensive, inconvenient, and annoying proposition, what with the distance, traffic, crowds, constant partying and inflated prices.

Palmaïa – The House of Aïa, one of the region’s best new luxury resorts, allows you to indulge in a Tulum-esque, Immersive jungle and beach experience, much closer to the travel hub of Cancun.

Isla Holbox, Mexico guide

Holbox Island is a small piece of heaven on earth on the Yucatan Peninsula, northwest of Cancun, Mexico. Only 26 miles long and one mile wide, this island is comprised of 22 miles of white and coral sand beach.

It is separated from the mainland coast of Mexico by a shallow lagoon which gives sanctuary to thousands of flamingos, pelicans, and other exotic birds and creatures.

The island is a 40-minute ferry ride off the northern coast of the Yucatan peninsula that Cancun calls home. Isla Holbox is intimate, romantic, and definitely wild. Here people don’t drive cars, they use golf carts and beach cruisers.

You can easily combine a stay on Isla Holbox with more popular honeymoon choices such as Riviera Maya, Cozumel, or Tulum. But Holbox has also got plenty to keep you occupied for days and days!

Holbox Island is located where the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea mix. The marine life here is plentiful and diverse. It is easy to find whale sharks, manta rays, and dolphins but also lobsters, octopus, eagle rays, and sea turtles.

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Travel News

Rick Steves Talks Travel After COVID

4 Things to Consider As You Start Traveling Again, According to Rick Steves The legendary travel writer and TV personality shares tips for ethically returning to travel.

Rick Steves wants you to know that travel will make a comeback, it just might look a little different than you remember.

In April, Steves sat down for a wide-ranging interview about the future of travel with Fund for Education Abroad, an organization that provides scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population.

And, as you may suspect, Steves is just as ready as the rest of us to get back out there and explore the world again.

Just For Fun

101 Travel-Inspired Things to Do at Home

Conde Nast Traveler has put together a list of 101 ways to travel without leaving your house, which we hope will help you feel a little more entertained, a little more inspired, and, most importantly, a little more connected with the rest of the world.

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