How to Plan a Raucous Honeymoon in Cancún

The Yucatán peninsula in Mexico is renowned for its natural beauty, wildlife and Mayan ruins. Party it up while you're down there, but be careful that you don't follow the Mayans' lead and disappear forever.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Airline tickets
• Passport

1. Get to the Yucatán by flying Mexicana direct from a handful of major US airports, or connect through Continental Airlines out of Houston or Dallas. Arrive in raging Cancún or diving-oriented Cozumel, depending on your preference.
2. Come to the Yucatán if you want to combine exploring Mayan ruins, dancing and drinking in all-night clubs, and playing in the warm waters of the Caribbean. But don't expect to "get away from it all," because you won't feel alone there.
3. Hang out in the cheaper hotels downtown for $15 to $50 for a basic room, or go the resort route on the waterfront for $100 and up.
4. Groove to live reggae at Señor Frog's, shake that bootie at La Boom Disco, or rave all night to the pricey Christine's techno light show.
5. Study up on Mayan culture at Cancún's Museo de Antropologia, a small place for the small price of $2.
6. Visit Cancún's Ruinas del Rey, facing the Nichupte Lagoon, and its many birds; or see the Sheraton ruins (yes, on the hotel grounds).
7. Get started on family planning early by visiting the island of Cozumel, a short boat ride away, and wandering through the San Gervasio ruins, built to honor Ixchel, the god of fertility. Or marvel at Tumba de Caracol, an ancient Mayan lighthouse.
8. Scuba dive the reefs and wrecks offshore, fish, windsurf and sail away your day - and enjoy margaritas as the sun sets.

Tips & Warnings

• Have a romantic late-night dinner, as the nightlife doesn't get going until midnight at the earliest.
• Lather up your sweetie with sunscreen during the days; the sun can be wicked.
• Beware of petty crime and keep your belongings with you.
• Do not wander off alone or without a guide outside of the city areas.
• As of January, 2007, passports are required for US citizens traveling between the US and Mexico by air. In January, 2008, the requirement will extend to include those traveling by land or sea.

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