Mexico vacations offer a great chance to combine resort amenities, beautiful beaches and seas, plus cultural interest such as Mayan history. Many families choose to stay in all-inclusive resorts, with the convenience of all-included meals, drinks, snacks, kids programs, watersports and other activities. The Riviera Maya in particular offers this combo of all-inclusives plus beach and coral reef plus Mayan ruins-- read more below.
All-inclusive resorts in Mexico are a favorite family getaway; some offer a good price point, while others -- especially in the Riviera Maya -- trend upscale to ever-more luxury. Cancun, the Riviera Maya, and Los Cabos are three popular areas.
the 130 km from Cancun south to Tulum offers popular resorts plus fun and fascinating activities. Highlights, down the coast from Puerto Morelos to Tulum, include Mayan ruins, second-largest barrier coral reef in the world, "eco-archeological" theme park Xcaret, lagoons full of colorful fish, and "cenotes" (natural pools of clear water-- lovely to swim in). If you're looking for busy shopping areas, you'll find that too.