The magical island of Isla Mujeres is a 15-minute ferry ride from Gran Puerto in the Hotel Zone. Create unforgettable memories on your Cancun holiday as you snorkel over sculptures of the underwater museum or swim with dolphins at the Garrafon Natural Reef Park. A real paradise island with crushed-coral beaches and calm turquoise waters. Come sunset, kick back and enjoy the spectacular views from one of Isla Mujeres' elegant beach-side bars.

The iconic Mayan archeological sites of Chichen Itza and Tulum are a drive away and great for an excursion, but you don’t have to go as far as that to see some ancient Mayan history on Cancun holidays. Right in the heart of the Hotel Zone you will find El Rey, a Mayan site that boasts 47 ancient structures, and hundreds of iguanas that aren’t camera-shy!

Cancun is all about sun, sea and sand, but it also boasts immaculately manicured golfing greens with spectacular views over magnificent lakes. Improve your swing at the El Manglar, a spectacular 18 hole course. Or explore El Camaleon Mayakobà - ‘The Chameleon’ - which hosted the first PGA tournament outside the USA and features sand dunes, mangrove jungles and lagoons. If you want to brush up on your skills first then book into the Golf School here too.

Xcaret is a Mayan themed, eco-archeological park where you can see a traditional Mayan ballcourt game re-enacted. The whole family will love its butterfly pavillion, small zoo, traditional Mexican music and much more. Enjoy its fun-packed waterpark too. Xplor lets you enjoy thrilling zip-lines, swim through amazing stalactite caves and ride on amphibious vehicles which go both underground and over water.

Aktun Chen is a nature and adventure park where you can marvel at underground caves crammed with stalagmites and stalactites. Located in lush jungle between Xel-Ha and Akumal Bay, dense canopy and exotic birdsong give this place the feel of a magical lost world. With the safety of a life jacket swim through spectacular fresh water grottos or take a guided quad bike tour of the jungle. The serpentarium displays many poisonous and non-poisonous snakes.

Mayans named it 'the place where the sky is born.' Watching the sunrise at Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, a 5,280 sq. km eco-reserve, is a breathtaking experience. Located 2 hours south of Cancun, this UNESCO Heritage of Humanity Site is popular with birdwatchers and wildlife lovers. Take a boat ride to a deserted lagoon where you can spot dolphins, turtles and rare birds or enjoy a jungle buggy tour. Tents and cabins are available for overnight stays.