The Riviera Maya is probably one of the most beautiful and accessible stretches of coastline in the Caribbean, and Cancun is its most popular resort city. Located along Mexico’s north-eastern peninsula of Yucatán, this is one of the most coveted destinations in Central America; and as far flung from North or Central Mexico as possible – a 2 hour flight from the famous Mexico City – Cancun offers a flipside to the Mexico that most people know. It’s a different world altogether where the pace of life is a little slower, the roads are a little less hectic, and the views are absolute heaven on earth; but whilst this luxury resort city can offer holidaymakers a peaceful nirvana, the nightlife still rocks and there are rows and rows of 5 star hotels lining the waterfront.