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green text box: 5 day itinerary for playa del carmen. 4 photos, one of sunset on sea, 1 of chichen itza, 1 of beach beds and 1 of playa del carmen parque de fundadores with the mermaid gate
Quintana Roo

5 awesome days in Playa del Carmen – a perfect itinerary

The tried and tested MexicoCassie 5 day Playa del Carmen itinerary will knock your beach socks off you – includes beach tips, ideal tours and more

By Cass, 5 days16/10/2026 ago
green text box: family fun in Playa del Carmen, 4 photos of PdC, one of beach, one of a cenote, one of men flying through air on cord and one of a kid watching a sunset over the sea
Quintana Roo

Family fun in Playa del Carmen – where to find it!

Use this family friendly guide to Playa del Carmen to plan your vacation – includes the best playgrounds, beaches and adventures and more!

By Cass, 6 days15/10/2026 ago
green text box: planning your calm spring break in playa del carmen 4 photos - 1 of a hotel pool, 1 of sculpture in PdC, 1 of boat at sunset, 1 of chichen itza
Quintana Roo

How to enjoy a calm Spring Break 2027 in Playa del Carmen

MexicoCassie helps you plan a party-free Spring Break 2027 in Playa del Carmen, includes quieter hotel options & activities

By Cass, 7 days15/10/2026 ago
green text box: your guide to an epic mexican spring break with the kids. 4 photos - 1 of a kid on azipline in jungle, 1 of kid by maya ruins, 1 of kid and dad lying on beach and 1 of colourful street
Mexico

Spring Break in Mexico with kids: where to go in 2027

Figuring out where to go for spring break with kids in Mexico? Need some expert advice? You’ve come to the right place. Consider beaches but also don’t forget about ruins, cenotes, cities and more.

By Cass, 1 week13/10/2026 ago
green text box: your expert guide to visiting Cáncun with kids. 4 photos, 1 of idyllic beach with palm trees, 1 oof a whale shark, 1 small kid water park, 1 kid in water with snorkelling
Mexico

Your expert guide to finding awesome family activities in Cancún

Let’s take a look at some of the very best activities for kids in Cancun. From swimming with whale sharks and snorkelling reefs to water parks and ruins, it’s all here.

By Cass, 2 weeks09/10/2026 ago
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Campeche

The top 10 best ruins on the Yucatán Peninsula

There are dozens of ruins to visit so use this run down of the top 10 best ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula to help figure out where to begin

By Cass, 7 months27/03/2026 ago
green text box: everything you need to know about the maya train route. 4 photos - 1 of empty train seats, 1 of track stretching into distance, 1 of snack (plantain chips and blue can of water) on train table, 1 of front of train
Campeche

The Maya Train route: everything you need to know

Find everything you need to plan your Maya train adventure from how to buy tickets to the realities of luggage & snacks on the train

By Cass, 7 months18/03/2026 ago
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Mexico

Bacalar or Holbox – how to choose between two gorgeous locations

Having to choose between Bacalar and Holbox is a luxury but it’s not easy. Here, MexicoCassie talks you through the differences between the two

By Cass, 7 months16/03/2026 ago
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Mexico For Kids

Your expert guide to visiting Bacalar with kids

MexicoCassie helps you plan your trip to Bacalar with kids, ensuring every has an amazing time while keeping the laguna pristine for others

By Cass, 7 months12/03/2026 ago
green text box: your expert guide to what to do in bacalar. 4 photos of gorgeous blue water lake with boats, swings over water etc
Mexico

Your expert guide to what to do in Bacalar

It’s not just what you do in Bacalar, it’s how you do it – this article will help you make the most of your time there in a respectful & intentional way

By Cass, 8 months09/03/2026 ago

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Hi, I'm Cass, I'm based in Sevilla, Spain and previously I lived in Mérida, Mexico. This website is full of my experiences, observations and guides to visiting places I absolutely adore. Enjoy!

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