The five-star, adults-only UNICO 20º 87º Hotel Riviera Maya, a half an hour south of Playa del Carmen, bills itself as an “all-exclusive” all-inclusive resort, with a laundry list of perks such as butler service, select spa services, 24-hour room service and free phone calls home all built in to the cost. Vibe: A very … Continue reading Mexico: UNICO 20º 87º →

posted on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in HOTELS Comments Off on Mexico: UNICO 20º 87º

The Mayan Riviera, running from Cancun to Tulum on the Caribbean side of Mexico, is best known for the multitude of resorts anchoring a string of 10 beach towns that dot the coast from Puerto Morelos to Punta Allen. All offer the best in sun and white, white sand. And just 40 minutes south from … Continue reading Mexico: Playa del Carmen →

posted on Friday, October 23rd, 2015 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Mexico: Playa del Carmen

Mainland Mexico is lovely, but the island of Cozumel just south of Cancun is off-the-dial beautiful. A little bit country and a little bit rock-and-roll, Cozumel is regaining its footing since hurricane Wilma crashed through in 2005. Quiet and unhurried, it is considered one of the best places in the world to SCUBA dive, with … Continue reading Mexico: Cozumel →

posted on Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Mexico: Cozumel