Nomad Sun Camping Plus

Say the word ‘Caribbean’ and surely ‘beach’ isn’t far behind… You’ll have plenty of lovely options to choose from along this stretch of coast, with the nearest being Playa Delfines and Playa Tortugas in Cancún’s Hotel Zone (20 minutes’ drive). While you’re there, get some respite from the sunshine and learn a bit about the area’s past at Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San Miguelito, between the beaches. Further along the coast, you may like to spend a day in Playa del Carmen (50 minutes), take the ferry to Isla Mujeres (an hour) or make your way down to the spectacular seafront ruins at Tulum (an hour and a half). All three have some great snorkelling and scuba diving options (including trips to inland cenotes as well as Caribbean explorations), or you can organise underwater activities and boat trips in Cancún. Need something for the kids? Try a trip to Ventura Park (15 minutes), which has a waterpark and adventure activities like ziplines, or visit Croco Cun Zoo (25 minutes) for close encounters with exotic beasts (not just crocs but monkeys, snakes and parrots too).