BEACH AND ANCIENT CULTURE
Luxury Mexico Holidays from the UK
~11½ hrs
DIRECT FROM LONDON
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Why Mexico
300+
HAND-VETTED RESORTS
Two Holidays in One Country
Mexico is two holidays in one country — the powder beaches and turquoise Caribbean of the Riviera Maya and Tulum, and the ancient pyramids, colonial cities and remarkable food of the interior. Add the Maya ruins of Chichen Itza, the cenotes and the colour of Oaxaca and Mexico City, and it rewards far more than a fortnight on the sand.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Mexico — we balance it: beach and culture, the Yucatan's ruins paired with its coast, or a city-and-shore combination, with the transfers handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from beachfront resorts to colonial boutique hotels, we build a Mexico that goes well beyond the all-inclusive.
Mexico is so much more than a beach. The food, the ruins, the colour of the cities — most people come back determined to see the half they missed.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Mexico rewards the traveller who pairs beach with culture. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
The Riviera Maya
The Caribbean beaches of the Yucatan — Tulum, Playa del Carmen and the cayes — turquoise water, white sand and the reef just offshore.
Maya Ruins
Chichen Itza, Tulum's clifftop temples and the jungle pyramids of Palenque — one of the great ancient civilisations, easily reached from the coast.
Cenotes
The Yucatan's sacred sinkholes — crystal-clear freshwater pools in caves and jungle, magical for a swim or a snorkel.
Food & Mexico City
The capital's museums, markets and world-ranked restaurants, and a food culture far richer and more varied than its reputation suggests.
Colonial Cities & Oaxaca
The colour and craft of Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende and the colonial heartland — the cultural soul of Mexico, away from the coast.
Baja & Wildlife
Whale watching in Baja California, swimming with whale sharks and the resorts of Los Cabos — the Pacific side of Mexico.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every hotel, resort and lodge we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Rosewood Mayakoba Riviera Maya
- Cancun arrival (CUN) - chauffeured private transfer to Mayakoba (~50 min)
- 7 nights at Rosewood Mayakoba, lagoon studio suite with private pool
- Bed & breakfast included
- Private cenote swim and Mayan archaeologist tour at Tulum ruins
- Sailing catamaran day off Playa del Carmen with chef-prepared lunch
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Esperanza Auberge, Los Cabos
- Los Cabos arrival (SJD) - chauffeured private transfer to Punta Ballena (~25 min)
- 7 nights at Esperanza, an Auberge Resort, ocean view casita
- Half board across the resort's restaurants
- Private boat to Land's End (El Arco) with snorkelling at Pelican Rock
- Couples spa journey at Esperanza's clifftop spa
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Las Ventanas al Paraíso Los Cabos
- Los Cabos arrival - chauffeured private Mercedes transfer (~20 min)
- 7 nights at Las Ventanas al Para�so, A Rosewood Resort, oceanfront suite with private rooftop pool
- Half board including dining at Tequila & Mezcal Bar (250+ varieties)
- Private yacht day to Cabo Pulmo Marine Park for snorkelling
- Couples spa journey at Las Ventanas Spa with private suite
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Mexico journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
DRY SEASON
November to April
Warm, sunny and dry — the prime season for the Caribbean coast, the ruins and the colonial cities alike. The festive weeks are the busiest and priciest; book ahead.
SHOULDER
May & November
Warm and largely dry, with fewer crowds and better value — a fine window either side of the peak.
GREEN SEASON
June to October
Hotter and more humid, with afternoon showers and the Atlantic hurricane season on the Caribbean coast. Lush, quieter and cheaper, with plenty of sun between the rain.
WHALE SEASON
December to April
Grey and humpback whales gather off Baja California on the Pacific side — a remarkable add-on within the dry season.
Sample Itinerary
A 10-Night Mexico Journey (Yucatan)
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect trip unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Cancun
Your flight reaches Cancun — around ten hours direct. A private transfer down the coast to your first hotel.
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DAYS 2-3 — CULTURE
Maya Ruins & Cenotes
Chichen Itza, a swim in a jungle cenote and the colonial city of Valladolid — the ancient and cultural heart of the Yucatan.
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DAYS 4-5 — TULUM
Clifftop Ruins & Beach
The clifftop ruins of Tulum and its beaches, with snorkelling on the reef and the laid-back Riviera Maya pace.
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DAYS 6-9 — THE COAST
Riviera Maya
A few days of pure beach on the Caribbean coast — turquoise water, white sand and the reef, with a day to the island of Cozumel.
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DAY 10 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
A final morning by the sea before your transfer to Cancun and your flight home.
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Getting There
- Direct flights from London — around 11.5 hours to Mexico City and around 10 to Cancun (British Airways, Aeromexico, TUI)
- Connections from major regional UK airports
- Internal flights link the regions
- Mexico is 6-8 hours behind the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa-free for stays of up to 180 days
- A tourist entry form is completed on arrival (increasingly digital) — keep your stamped copy
- Passport valid for your stay
- Onward or return ticket
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations are legally required for entry from the UK, but some are recommended
- See a travel clinic or your GP 6-8 weeks before you travel for personalised advice
- Mosquito-bite precautions are sensible in tropical areas
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Mexican Peso (MXN); cards in cities and resorts, cash for markets
- US Dollars are accepted in many tourist areas
- Tap water is not safe to drink — stick to bottled
- Tipping (10-15%) is customary