Journal

An Adults-Only Stay on Tulum Beach: What It's Actually Like — What an adults-only hotel on Tulum beach is really like: minimum age 12, no pets, no smoking, breakfast included, spa, and dinner on the sand. What to know before booking.
Tulum in October: What the Low Season Is Actually Like — Tulum in October means hot, humid weather, short heavy rain, the tail of hurricane season and far fewer people. Here's how to plan a low-season trip well.
Tulum Beach Zone vs Tulum Town: Which One Should You Stay In? — Tulum beach zone vs Tulum town: they're about ten minutes apart and they're different holidays. An honest breakdown of cost, transport, food and noise.
Yal-kú Lagoon, Akumal: A Calm-Water Day Trip from Tulum — Yal-kú lagoon sits at the north end of Akumal, about 25 km from Tulum. Calm brackish water, no waves, easy snorkeling. What to bring and when to go.
Playa del Carmen to Tulum: How to Make the Trip — Playa to Tulum is about 65 km down Highway 307, under an hour by car. Here's how the ADO bus, colectivo, taxi, rental car and private transfer compare.