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Mexican waves: you will find white-sand beaches, turquoise waters and luxury hotels aplenty in Cancún.

Taste the spirit of Mexico SHOPPING LIST

Family values: the AVA Resort Cancún delivers five-star luxury for all ages.

DESTINATION Mexico: Where history, heat and hotel bliss collide

Pantalones Organic Tequila Blanco (p97)

Few destinations wear as many hats as Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Along one glittering peninsula, you’ll find Cancún’s high-energy pulse, Tulum’s barefoot-meets-boutique cool, and Playa Mujeres’ sleek resorts where luxury feels limitless. Families will settle in fast here, thanks to all-inclusive resorts and thrilling adventures. Sun-seekers can beach-hop or sink into spa rituals and cool cenotes hidden in the jungle. The culture-curious can kayak with turtles in Akumal Bay, wander through vine-wrapped ruins, or marvel at the mighty Mayan city of Chichén Itzá. This is a place where you can party one night, paddleboard at sunrise, and squeeze in a ceviche masterclass between swims. With temperatures sitting between 24–30°C from October to April, there’s no wrong time to go.

Casamigos Tequila Blanco (Available to pre-order p102)

STAY HERE Families will love the five-star all-inclusive luxury of AVA Resort Cancún. Adults-only? Atelier Playa Mujeres blends high design, artful interiors and beachfront calm. SEE THIS Chichén Itzá: one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and among the best preserved archaeological sites on Earth.

Patrón Silver Tequila (p99)

EAT THAT Avocados – in proper

Mexican guac, with lime, tomato, coriander and a jalapeño kick that doesn’t mess around.

Don Julio Tequila Blanco (Available to pre-order p102)

King of the castles: the ancient Temple of Kukulcan at Chichén Itzá is also known as El Castillo.

HOT STUFF: Give your margarita a kick by mixing chilli with the tequila.

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