Holidays in Playa del Carmen

Getting there and getting around

Long haul flights to Playa del Carmen have a flying time of approximately 10 hours from the UK. Airlines such as First Choice, Thomson, Thomas Cook and other charter carriers operate Playa del Carmen flights, creating great package holidays to Playa del Carmen. Flights depart from major UK airports such as Manchester, London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Birmingham. On arrival, transfers are usually included in your package holiday to Playa del Carmen. If not, taxis are available and the transfer time is just 1 hour, which gives you the chance to take in some of the amazing scenery on your way.

Things to do

If you are lucky enough to find a last minute holiday to Playa del Carmen you will be astounded by the great array of activities and trips there is for you to do and see. The beaches will astound you with their natural beauty, on the glittering sand the relaxing ambiance is truly delightful. If you are looking for a pristine Caribbean beach then holidays to Playa del Carmen are just the ticket. You must take a jungle safari in a 4x4 jeep to visit the real Mexico in the lush surrounding of a tropical eco-system. Go kayaking along the mangroves and take the opportunity to swim behind a waterfall. The safari is a real eye opener to the beautiful natural world outside the huge hotel complexes that have become all too familiar. An excellent trip for the whole family is the Maya Ecological Park, an educational theme park visit where there are fascinating ruins and underground caves to discover. Diving is a great pleasure and the world’s second largest barrier reef is right on Playa del Carmen’s doorstep. Dive schools are available most days on the beach, so this is a perfect destination to take dip and explore the underwater rivers and lakes full of astounding marine creatures. After the days adventures the music will keep you dancing on into the night. Discos and late night restaurants will ensure you will have fantastic Caribbean evenings. Search and compare the best deals online to check out cheap holidays to Playa del Carmen with travel.co.uk

Food and drink

You must try the delicious cuisine served up on holidays in Playa del Carmen, the stunning authentic Mexican food is quite delectable. To experience a genuine Mexican evening then Juarez Avenue is where you need to be, sample mouth-watering dishes like coconut shrimp, succulent fresh seafood, fish grilled in hoja santa, whole grilled chickens, and to finish, a platter of tropical fruits. The Mexican ingredients are simply scrumptious, from grabbing a bite to eat at roadside stands, to fine dining at one of the many restaurants, meal times are just a treat. For international cuisine luxury hotels in Playa del Carmen typically have a quite splendid menu.