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Destination guides and travel tips across Mexico

Jellyfish Season in the Mexican Caribbean: When to Worry, How to Treat a Sting, What to Pack
Cancun

Jellyfish Season in the Mexican Caribbean: When to Worry, How to Treat a Sting, What to Pack

Three different jellyfish in the Mexican Caribbean - thimble, man-of-war, box - and exactly how to treat a sting. The medical advice the internet gets wrong, and what to pack.

Jess Moore·
Todos Santos with Kids: Art, Surf, and Desert Magic in Baja

Todos Santos with Kids: Art, Surf, and Desert Magic in Baja

This Baja California Sur art town combines Pacific surf, desert landscapes, and a creative community perfect for family exploration.

Christina Hayes·
Festival Internacional Cervantino in Guanajuato: Family-Friendly Theater and Music
Guadalajara

Festival Internacional Cervantino in Guanajuato: Family-Friendly Theater and Music

The largest performing arts festival in Latin America happens every October in Guanajuato. A mom's guide to family-friendly programming, the city, and how to plan.

Christina Hayes·
Tulum vs Playa del Carmen with Kids: An Honest Comparison
Tulum

Tulum vs Playa del Carmen with Kids: An Honest Comparison

Cant decide between Tulum and Playa del Carmen for your family trip? A real mom-to-mom breakdown of beaches, walkability, food, and which one wins for which family.

Christina Hayes·
Cabo San Lucas with Kids: Where the Desert Meets the Sea
Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas with Kids: Where the Desert Meets the Sea

Cabo offers families a unique blend of desert landscapes, warm Pacific waters, and world-class whale watching. Our guide to making the most of Los Cabos with kids.

Jess Moore·
Mexico Wellness Retreats Girls Trip: San Pancho and Tulum Yoga Picks
Tulum

Mexico Wellness Retreats Girls Trip: San Pancho and Tulum Yoga Picks

Planning a girls trip to Mexico for yoga, sound baths, temazcals, and recovery? The best wellness retreats in San Pancho and Tulum, plus what to pack and book.

Jess Moore·
Puerto Vallarta with Kids: Beach Town Charm Meets Jungle Adventure
Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta with Kids: Beach Town Charm Meets Jungle Adventure

Everything families need to know about Puerto Vallarta. From whale watching to jungle zip-lines, malecon strolls to the freshest ceviche your kids will ever try.

Christina Hayes·
Playa del Carmen with Kids: The Riviera Maya Family Hub
Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen with Kids: The Riviera Maya Family Hub

Why Playa del Carmen is the perfect base for your Riviera Maya family vacation. Walkable downtown, beautiful beaches, world-class eco parks, and easy day trips to cenotes and Cozumel.

Jess Moore·
Best All-Inclusive Resorts Cancun with Kids 2026: Honest Picks by a Mom
Cancun

Best All-Inclusive Resorts Cancun with Kids 2026: Honest Picks by a Mom

Honest mom-to-mom picks of the best Cancun all-inclusive resorts for families in 2026, from babies to teens, with real talk on kids clubs, food, and value.

Christina Hayes·
Playa del Carmen Seaweed: How to Plan Family Beach Days Around the Sargassum
Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen Seaweed: How to Plan Family Beach Days Around the Sargassum

Real talk on planning Playa del Carmen with kids around the seaweed - which beach clubs to pay for, when to bail to a cenote, and the airport scams to walk past.

Jess Moore·
Mexico Travel with Babies and Toddlers: Honest Tips from a Mom Who Did It
Playa del Carmen

Mexico Travel with Babies and Toddlers: Honest Tips from a Mom Who Did It

Three Mexico trips before our oldest turned three. Here is what actually works and what does not when you travel to Mexico with a baby or toddler.

Jess Moore·
San Miguel de Allende Girls' Trip: Art Walks, Rooftop Cocktails, Spa Days
San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende Girls' Trip: Art Walks, Rooftop Cocktails, Spa Days

Three days of pink-stone churches, mezcal tastings on rooftops, art walks at Fabrica La Aurora, and the most beautiful colonial city in the world. The slow girls' trip you have been craving.

Jess Moore·