Even as Christmas approaches with an uneasy quickness, it’s hard not to look beyond the reds,
greens and tinsel-golds of the festive season – towards warmer climes, and the promise of the good old-fashioned summer holiday. And maybe this (or should it be next?) year, you’ll join the chorus of
Brits eschewing the same old short-haul sun-and-sea destinations for something a little more
adventurous…

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Here, I’m going to attempt to twist your arm a little. With a whole world to explore and a whole family to do it with, your possibilities are at once endless and endlessly caveated by the needs of kids, better halves and maybe even an in-law or two. So, let’s narrow things down a bit – and send you for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Mexico! A country with something for everyone, and a great deal more to offer than the average Mediterranean suntrap beach…

Where to Go

Of course, any holiday is what you make of it – and how, then, are you to make the most of Mexico? Let’s start with places. There is a plurality of stunning and family-friendly locales for you to explore, but if you want something akin to the coastal holidays your family might be accustomed to, there’s no beating the Riviera Maya.

This is an idyllic stretch of coastline on the Yucatan peninsula; with blue seas you wouldn’t believe and a hint of Caribbean influence too. For the ease of a resort getaway, the Dreams Sapphire resort and spa is well-placed to meet a family’s needs, as are the various water-sporting activities you can access from the beach.

For something a little less coastal and a little more urban, there’s no beating Mexico City. Right inland and right in the thick of it, Mexico City is a city that thrums, in which you’ll find too many activities and experiences to ever manage in one week. At the very least, though, you can squeeze a history lesson in with a visit to the famous Aztec Templo Mayor…

When to Go

Those are some strong options for where, but what about when to go? The natural assumption would be to head over during the summer holidays, but these weeks are often over-subscribed as far as travel is concerned; expect more expensive flights, and premium-priced tourist-targeted food and accommodation. A better time might be the Spring term or even half-term holiday, when fewer commuters are taking those precious flights. Don’t worry, it’ll still be warm enough!

How to Go

Fortunately, you don’t need a visa to holiday in Mexico – though it may be that you’re asked about your relationship with your family at the border, to validate your connection to one another. You should worry more about ensuring you don’t break customs laws with your souvenirs!