Thorough coverage of Mexico's premier resort destination serves as just the opening to this detailed survey of the entire Yucatan Peninsula. Harris shows the way to secluded beaches, spectacular pyramids, unspoiled natural wonders, and sleepy Mayan villages. Descriptive reviews of attractions, accommodations, and restaurants are included. 16 color photos. 10 illustrations. 18 maps.

In Cancun and the Yucatan, you can enjoy exquisite beaches, exhilarating adventures, or rejuvenating relaxation. You can go to Playa del Carmen with its hip social life or Isla Mujeres, where life moves along in a manana mode. Whether you want to explore ancient Mayan culture or modern day margarita culture, enjoy a siesta or a fiesta, stay in a luxurious resort or small palapa hotel, seek out best archaeological sites or the liveliest nightlife, this friendly guide is just the ticket with the scoop on: The best beaches, known for powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters Cozumel, a diver’s paradise with a myriad of water activities centered around its famous reef World-class scuba diving, snorkeling, cenote diving, fly fishing, golf, tennis, or birding Delicious local specialties Shopping for jewelry and authentic Mexican crafts Like every For Dummies travel guide, Cancun & the Yucatan For Dummies, Second Edition, includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss—and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it Flags to mark your favorite pages

Loaded with helpful recommendations and vital dos-and-don'ts for visiting Cancun, this true beach to ruins guide describes all the top attractions. Explores the region's wilder terrain, including Maya ruins and wildlife preserves.--American Way.

The spectacular coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula is a diverse playground where you can bask on pristine beaches, explore ancient ruins, play golf or tennis, go biking, snorkeling or scuba diving, do serious shopping, or escape to a secluded lagoon. With info on Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya, plus the nearby ruins, this friendly guide gives you the low down on: Everything from unique spa experiences to nature preserves and ecoparks Accommodations ranging from a luxury resort where guests can dabble in a Viking-clad kitchen or where rooms spread out through the jungle to a European-style inn that offers Spanish lessons or a peaceful beachside palapa (thatch-roofed) inn All kinds of dining options, including fresh seafood, regional specialties such as pork pibil, papadzules, and poc chuc, or Thai, Argentinean, or Italian cuisine Diving into the clear depths of the Yucatán cenotes (natural wells) Birding at Isla Contoy, with more than 70 species of birds as well as a host of marine and animal life The Panoramic Tower on Isla Mujeres. where you get a stunning view of the island and Cancun Day trips to the archeological sites at Tulum, Chichén Itzá, and Ek Balam The pedestrian-only Avenida 5 in Playa del Carmen that’s the hot social scene Night life, including live music venues, tequila bars, sports bars, cafes, and plenty of places where you can dance the night away Like every For Dummies travel guide, Cancún & the Yucatán For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn’t miss — and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Handy Post-it® Flags to mark your favorite pages Whether your idea of the perfect vacation is action, sun, and non-stop fun or an escape to a peaceful haven where life moves along in pure mañana mode, this guide will get you on your way with no problemo, amigo.

Whether you are travelling first class or on a limited budget, the DKEyewitness Top 10 guide will take you straight to the very best of Cancun & the Yucatán. From exploring the Mayan ruins to the wildsof the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, all the must-sees are covered in atrouble-free Top 10 lists. This full-colour and richly illustratedguide is both detailed and pocket-sized – and with a free pull-out map,it is the ideal travel companion. There are accommodation reviews forevery budget, from the swankiest beach resorts, to camping grounds deepin the Mexican wilderness. There are dozens of Top 10 lists: the Top 10best beaches for diving and surfing, to the Top 10 historic colonialtowns, unspoiled wildlife reserves, liveliest resorts, bars and clubs,and most fun places for children. And to save you time and money, there’s even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid. Your guide to the 10 best of everything.

An annotated list of contacts and resources for longterm overseas travelers, including information on several kinds of independent travel, such as senior travel, disability travel, and volunteer programs; study abroad for adults and teens; and living abroad.