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TripAdvisor has announced the world’s top destinations in the 2017 Travelers’ Choice Awards, and Playa del Carmen has snagged the coveted title of “Most Popular Destination in Mexico.” This year, downtown Playa del Carmen beat out other top tourist destinations in Mexico, including Cancun, Tulum, Cozumel and Isla Mujeres in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, as well as Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific coast. According to a press release, the awards honor 418 remarkable destinations in 24 lists across the globe.

The Mexico Tourism Board announced in late January that the country’s international air connectivity will continue to grow at a record pace in 2017, prompting global airlines to add new routes, additional flights on existing routes and to upgrade planes to larger, more modern models with larger capacities.

Updated on January 18th, 2018.

Mexico is already well-established as one of the best places to retire abroad and one of the best countries for expats of all ages, period. But living in Tulum - a boho-chic beach town in Mexico’s Riviera Maya - stands out even among the other major destinations and expat havens in this part of Mexico, which include nearby Cancun and Playa del Carmen.

Travel experts agree that Mexico offers some of the world’s best winter vacations, from the Caribbean beaches of Cancun and the Riviera Maya region to the fantastic street fare of Mexico City, the amazing wineries in Valle de Guadalupe and wintertime whale-watching in Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta, there is something to suit even the most sophisticated traveler.

Winter is coming… Does the thought of cold weather already have you dreaming about winter vacations at the best beaches in the world? If so, look no farther than Mexico, where you can now travel cheaper and more easily than ever before thanks to a new air transport agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that lifted most flight restrictions and opens up the ability for an unlimited number of airlines to fly between the two countries.

Serving as the gateway to Mexico’s famed Riviera Maya region, Cancun is known for cultivating a family-friendly, party-friendly, laid-back luxury vibe that can only be found in this part of the Caribbean. Out of a list of the 20 Hottest Travel Tickets In 2016, the Irish Independent named Cancun the top choice, in part for its easy access and affordability.

Situated about 20 miles south of the mega-resorts and hi-rise buildings that make up modern-day Cancun and just north of the chic town of Playa del Carmen in Mexico’s scenic Riviera Maya, the village of Puerto Morelos is one of the region’s best hidden gems. Travel editor Bob Schulman recently paid a visit to Puerto Morelos for the Huffington Post, seeking to discover what this laid-back beach town is really all about. 

Finally, an alternative to driving throughout the expansive Yucatan Peninsula. Much to the delight of business travelers, tourists, and even the locals, MAYAir, a new regional airline, has expanded its routes to include connecting the Yucatan's three major cities, Campeche, Merida, and Ciudad del Carmen with the number one destination in Mexico, the one and only Cancun.

Forbes travel contributor Lea Lane has rounded up a slew of 2015 predictions by the world’s top travel experts, who have evaluated today’s biggest international challenges to release the travel and tourism industry’s latest list of trends to watch. 

The Riviera Maya was recently recognized as the best tourist destination in Mexico in 2010 as determined by Distintivo W, an organization often referred to as the “Oscars” of Mexican tourism. The organization recognizes 15 different aspects of tourism ranging from best airline to best travel gadget.  The panel of judges was made up of 9 chief editors of major travel magazines; four directors and three chief editors of the most visited travel websites in Mexico, and two producers of highly recognized television programs for tourism.   

Travel blogger and podcaster Jackie Laulainen from TheBudgetMindedTraveler tells us how she and her husband spent an incredible six weeks in Mexico for just $1,500 – about $17.85 per day, per person. They went to Baja California Sur, which (along with the Riviera Maya) is one of the safest regions of Mexico and also a popular expat destination.

According to a new survey released Oct. 29 by the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), the popular vacation destination of Cancun, which also serves as the gateway to Mexico’s famed Riviera Maya region, will emerge the clear winner as the top destination for international travelers during the 2014-2015 winter season.

Prince Charles and Camilla are among the latest international figures to announce an upcoming visit to Mexico, which is always one of the top choices for vacationing celebrities worldwide. With regular visitors like Sofia Vergara, Jessica Alba, Kelly Brook,George Clooney, Cindy Crawford, the Jonas Brothers,Alessandro Ambrosio, Eva Longoria, Jessica Simpson, Bella Thorne and Kate Upton, along with newlyweds Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Mexico has more star power at any given moment than most places on earth.

Travel writer Manty Halliday invites you to come along and experience all the wonders of Mexico’s Riviera Maya in the eco-chic town of Tulum in his latest column, which was published in the UK’s Daily Mail this Oct.