Luxury UK to Mexico Holidays 2025/2026

Every region of Mexico offers its own twist to Mexican cuisine, and foodies won’t be disappointed. There's plenty of flavourful dishes to discover, in fact, the food in Mexico is so great that some travellers even take a Mexico Food Holiday!

In Guadalajara look out for the ‘drowned sandwich’, a torta ahogada. If you're looking for food to try in Mexico City, it's known as the city of street food tacos! Traditional moles made with recipes passed down from generation to generation have their own distinctive preparation flair across Oaxaca, and fish tamales and stuffed jalapeño peppers are popular in Veracruz. The most famous dish to come out of Yucatán is cochinita pibil, slow roasted pork with sour oranges and spices…yum!

A country vibrant with cultural diversity, Mexico’s storied traditions continue to play a significant role in creating the nation’s personality. Many different and indigenous traditions to various regions are kept alive with families passing them down from generation to generation, from recipes to ceremonies and of course festivals! The Day of the Dead is celebrated across the whole country, in Oaxaca the tradition of creating alebrijes continues, the ancient Dance of the Papantla Flyers in Veracruz is still bravely performed, and in the famous region of Tequila the incredible process of tequila production using traditional methods carries on.

From the rugged deserts of Baja California Sur to the lush rainforests in Yucatán, the snow-capped mountains near Mexico City and the cloud forests in Oaxaca, Mexico has an incredibly unique topography – ticking virtually all boxes. The country’s expansive nature doesn’t stop here. The East Caribbean Coast boasts the world’s second largest barrier reef where you’ll find a kaleidoscope of marine life from sea turtles to tropical fish, dolphins and migrating whale sharks. The Pacific Coast accommodates humpback and grey whales during the mating and calving season, and inland there is an abundance of monkeys, iguanas, armadillos, and more to be found whilst trekking through the jungle.

A big ticket item Mexico is most famous for is its treasure trove of archaeological sites across the country, displaying its rich and culturally diverse history. Of course, the most famous of all is Chichen Itzá in Yucatán, showcasing the sophisticated urban planning of the Maya civilisation. Teotihuacán just outside Mexico City brings Aztec history to life. Tulum’s ruins are iconic for their perched cliffside position looking out over the Caribbean Sea displaying its once prime location for both defence and trade. Or to witness the engineering used by the Teuchitlán people, visit the Guachimontones Pyramids near Guadalajara, featuring a unique and ancient circular structure.

Another reason many choose to holiday in Mexico is the location's stellar beaches. Mexico is blessed with some of the most striking coastlines in the world, eager to please the avid sun-seeker with their pristine and natural beauty. The powdery sands and turquoise waters along Riviera Maya are perfect for snorkelling and relaxing. For the active and water sports enthusiasts, head over to Los Cabos where you’ll be mesmerised with its dramatic landscape of desert meeting sea, or in Puerto Vallarta you’ll find golden beaches framed by verdant mountains. Head to Punta Mita for ultra-luxury resorts or Sayulita for surf-friendly waves. Mexico’s coastlines certainly have a little something for everyone! Get in touch with our holiday experts to start planning your luxury Mexico beach holiday today.

Mexico has put a smoking ban in place from January 2023. The ban prohibits smoking in both open and closed public spaces. Most hotels, however, have a designated smoking area. Please speak to your Travel Consultant regarding the smoking policy at your hotel and any questions you might have.

Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Polio and Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccinations are currently recommended. Mexico is regarded to have a risk of contracting the Zika virus. However, please consult your GP at least four to six weeks prior to travel for current advice.

The time difference is GMT -5 hours.

The flight time from London to Cancún is 10½ hours. 

The currency is the Mexican peso. 

British passport holders don’t need a visa to travel to Mexico.