From October 31st to November 2nd, the Yucatan Peninsula throws a feast for the souls of our loved ones. It is a quintessential part of Mexican culture and a reminder of the preciousness of life.

With no travel restrictions, wide-open spaces, and luxury private accommodation, the Mexican Caribbean is where you’ll find peace to finish a challenging year and receive the new one.

As major airlines resume operations and announce new direct air routes, the Riviera Maya is poised to be one of the world’s top destinations during the winter months.

Thanks to its fantastic location, Soliman Bay is both a refuge of total privacy and the perfect base to explore the best of the Mexican Caribbean.

This reserve is probably the best place in Quintana Roo to come in contact with the wildlife of the jungle and marvel at the astounding richness of this vital ecosystem.

From day one, witnessing the struggles of the people most affected by the crisis and being able to provide some aid was an eye-opening experience.

Today it has become one of the only spots in the area where you’ll experience the Mexican Caribbean like it was a decade ago.

Such monumental statues of phalluses emphasized masculinity, which strong rulers had to possess, as did warriors and players of the ancient ball game. Here we dive into the intriguing puzzle of the seven (sexy) dolls.

This month we launched the Rise with Maya Luxe sustainability project with our team. Our goal is to reduce office waste, with a zero single use plastic policy, and set an example for sustainable living, both on vacation and at home.

The limestone content of the water is high so the sun reflects the sky. The bottom of the lake is white, making the water transparent and aqua blue. The colors change with the winds and the clouds. To get the full spectrum, catch the lake in sunshine. And you will not need Photoshop.

If you come to Yucatán for a winter holiday, you are sure to celebrate the New Year on the 31 December, alongside the indigenous Maya who live here. But stop for a moment and think about their own celebrations.

I don't like to use the word paradise as it is so commercialized these days, but there is truly no other word that can describe the tranquillity of the place and the turquoise sea. The photos don't do it justice.

This visit is about passion and inspiration. About art lovers who created an amazing house, packed it with art and opened their doors to others. You will immediately feel like buying a house yourself here and staying forever.

Here you look deep into nature and understand life better, in my experience. Simply my favourite trip in Yucatán. 

Looking for an unusual assault on your senses? Put pink lakes on your bucket list. A remote destination perfect for an all-day adventure.

The ancient Maya pilgrims crossed the sea to San Gervasio to make offerings to Ix Chel, the Moon goddess of fertility. It is worth crossing the sea even today, for that special experience. Join our resident writer Lydia Jones on a journey through the cult of sex and fertility.

Swimming in the wild lifts your spirits and connects you with nature. Swimming in a cenote gives you even more. It stirs your soul and connects you with the ancient Maya.

Everybody goes to Chichén Itzá to see the famous Kukulkán pyramid. But while your guide is explaining how it represents the ancient Maya calendar and their sophisticated cosmology, look around you and imagine. Imagine these bare stones covered in brightly painted stucco, and people walking among them. People in feathers and masks, but people like ourselves.

To create positive change we first must change our story. Realizing how much of an impact the built up environment has had on the natural environment Maya Luxe is committed to becoming more eco conscious and carefully vetting new developments making sure they share the same vision for the Riviera Maya’s future.

Half-hidden in the scrubland of the Yucatán Peninsula are the remnants of a story of power, greed, exploitation and unimaginable wealth. Find out what caused this controversy is our hacienda adventure.