Cancun vs Cozumel, Mexico: Which is right for you?
Cancun and Cozumel are two very different creatures. Cancun is famous for its glitzy resorts, white sand beaches and nightlife, while Cozumel is catnip for scuba divers.
Snorkeling and scuba diving
If you love the water like us, then snorkeling and scuba diving is likely to be at the top of your bucket list when you travel to a sun-and-sand destination.
Did you know that 71% of the world’s surface covered in water?
This means you’ve got oceans of underwater places to explore!
Special places to snorkel and dive
Riviera Maya (Mexico) | Snorkel in the most beautiful cenotes in the Riviera Maya – see stalactites and stalagmites too!
Komodo (Indonesia) | All the scuba diving you could possibly want to do is included when you sail on the lovely Alila Purnama in Indonesia. Added bonus: See Komodo dragons too.
La Paz (Mexico) | Snorkeling with whale sharks is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
See our posts on diving and snorkeling below:
15 Amazing things to do in Bora Bora
Tear yourself away from your overwater bungalow. Because there are lots of fabulous things to do in Bora Bora! Like snorkeling with sharks, jeep tours, bicycling, caring for sea turtles and shopping for black pearls.
10 Best and most beautiful Riviera Maya cenotes
With stalactites, stalagmites and pools of water shining an unearthly blue, some Riviera Maya cenotes are wondrous underground cathedrals. You can swim and snorkel inside them!
Swim with whale sharks in La Paz, Mexico: Wondrous!
The moment we first saw a massive whale shark glide slowly by? Wondrous. You can swim with whale sharks in La Paz, a 2-hour drive from Cabo.
Snorkeling at Santa Maria Beach, Cabo: All you need to know
Snorkeling Santa Maria Beach, Cabo? It’s one of the best places in Los Cabos to see tons of fish! Here’s how to visit on your own before the tour boats arrive.
Snorkeling Koh Tao, Thailand: Best spots and tours
Snorkeling? We’re in! Koh Tao boasts some of Thailand’s best underwater action. We booked a popular “big boat” snorkeling trip around the island.
Cruising French Polynesia: As romantic as it gets
Cruising French Polynesia is as romantic as it gets! And it’s often the most affordable way to visit these luscious islands that seduce visitors with their turquoise lagoons and blooming hibiscus.
Hunting lionfish in the Caribbean (Eating them too!)
Hunting lionfish while scuba diving in the Caribbean wasn’t planned. But it turns out there’s a lionfish invasion, and they need to be eliminated. What about eating lionfish? Very yummy.