Tulum in $230s-$290s RT

Palm trees, cool breeze, water so brilliantly azure it looks like it's been poured from a bottle of Monin Blue. How many clichés can I cram into one deal? 

Seriously though, sometimes a destination is every bit as picture-perfect as the travel bloggers say. And standing on the shores of Playa Pescadores looking out to sea, it doesn't take long to see, there was, in fact, no filter.  

Okay maybe a little filter once you hit land. This is Mexico lite, where the cool kids go for a curated slice of paradise. It's all the charm of Mexico, minus the grit. Think beach-clubs, boutique hotels and EDM-raves that last until dawn. 

If that's not your vibe though, no fear. Consider Tulum's squeaky-clean new airport as an entry point into the greater region of Quintana Roo. Venture a bit further, and you'll find raw, untamed jungle, Mayan ruins and beaches where you can truly disconnect.