Playa del Carmen, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Playa del Carmen, with its vibrant marine life and the beauty of its underwater caves, is one of the best diving destinations in the world. On the mainland, Playa is a trendier and more modern version of the fishing village it once was. Enjoy the golf course or go greet the spider monkeys, big players in the reserve The Jungle Place. Explore the ancient ruins of Coba Mayan village or watch the passersby in the shops of 5th Avenue.