ANCIENT MAYAN RUINS, WHITE SANDY BEACHES & TASTY TACOS

Full of towering Mayan ruins that rival the Pyramids of Egypt, the world's most joyous fiestas, secret subterranean swimming holes, charming colonial towns, bustling marketplaces saturated with colour and music, and soft sandy beaches lapped by azure Caribbean waters, no destination will dazzle you quite like Mexico. There’s so much more to this mindblowing country than tacos and tortillas, so whether you want to swim alongside sea turtles, unearth ancient history, learn from indigenous cultures, dive into cascading waterfalls, cruise through jungle valleys teeming with monkeys, or get your dose of vitamin D on the beach, this vibrant and wildly diverse country has something for you. Add in welcoming locals, year-round sunshine, and some of the best food on the planet, and you’ve got yourself the trip of a lifetime.