Holbox has been the backpacker’s alternative to Cancun for decades – an artsy little island that time forgot. Now discerning travelers are coming to this little slice of paradise looking for upscale ...

Book a stay in a tree house at Nomade Holbox for breathtaking views over the sand and sea. As whale sharks migrate past Isla Holbox in the summer, the island becomes an ideal destination for swimming ...

Cancun sucks! There, I said it. It’s crowded, expensive, they have a seaweed problem — and I could go on, but I’ll stop here. However, there’s a magical place you can visit which has the same ...

It may not be easy to get there, but the journey is worth it - Isla Holbox, Mexico is pure magic. Secluded beaches, star-filled skies, abundant nature and friendly locals are a few of the small island ...

“Yeah, or Playa del Carmen back in the day, when the Blue Parrot was the only place on the beach.” Though I half envied them—and others from my parent’s generation who had wandered the Cancun-Tulum ...

Picture this: you’ve spent the day reclining in the shade on a sun lounger, toes covered in white sand, as you gaze across crystal clear water. There’s a light breeze blowing through your salty hair, ...

The island of Holbox is part of the protected nature reserve of Yum Balam, whose lagoons, mangroves and dunes are home to threatened species such as manatees, whale sharks, turtles and horseshoe crabs ...

Lesser-known islands off the coast of Cancun are part of a new marketing campaign by the Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau. A bureau spokeswoman said it is the first time that the bureau has ...