How a pandemic (aka The Rona, The Vid, Coronavirus) taught us survival is about coming together and, now more than ever, reminding ourselves to turn inward.

Planning your holidays? We can help. These are some of the day trips, restaurants, and other activities our Travel Curator loves and that we’re sure you will too.

Beyond its famous beaches and charming towns, there is a wilder side of the Riviera Maya, a place of astounding biodiversity that keeps us in awe of the natural world.

From the quintessential taco place to experimental kitchens in the jungle, Tulum is a foodie’s paradise. These are the restaurants we love and some well-kept secrets to help you explore this town with your palate.

Feel like swapping pines for palm trees, snow for white sand, and sleds for kayaks? These are our favorite villas to spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve in the tropics like you always dreamed.

Home to a vibrant multicultural community, Tulum has become a hotspot for creative expression and a delight for art enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. But how to find the best of this bohemian town?

Endless white-sand beaches, nice warm weather, and unsurpassed comfort. These are the ingredients your Thanksgiving needs to be your most memorable yet.

With art festivals, live music, and NYE parties, Tulum is the perfect place to spend the last of 2020 worry free and start 2021 with a bang.

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.