The Best Day Trips and Tours from Cancun We love visiting Mexico and the Mayan Riviera, Cancun and Playa del Carmen is our favourite area. These are our picks for the top day trips to do when visiting. We've done them all and know from first hand experience what each tour is like to help make your decision easier. Are you going to Cancun? What are your favourite trips or adventures?

In case you need a solid excuse to book a lengthy, bucket-list trip.

There are certain attractions around the world that top many travelers' bucket lists -- from the Eiffel Tower to the Brooklyn Bridge. But upon arriving, you'll find hordes of tourists, expensive admission fees, and dozens of raised, camera-toting hands that appear in your photos. Generally, these sights are famous for a reason and many folks find the reward worth the hassle of frustratingly long queues. However, we've found some quieter, less-crowded alternatives.

Ancient Ruins that we have visited personally. We've rounded up the Ruins and Ancient Cities of the world and counted 42. How many have you been to?

Add some flavor to your family vacation this year with a trip south of the border. Mexico's coastal hot spots offer sun and sand -- and something even better: genuine warmth. Check out one of these kid-friendly destinations for your family vacation.