Cancún & Riviera Maya, Mexico

Known for: All-inclusive resorts, Mayan ruins, calm Caribbean water

Cancún and the Riviera Maya corridor (Playa del Carmen, Tulum) are the backbone of Dave’s all-inclusive bookings: a short flight from most U.S. cities, a huge range of resort price points, and calm, warm Caribbean water that’s easy on younger swimmers.

Because there are dozens of resorts at every budget level, this is one of the destinations where having an advisor actually matters most: the difference between a resort that’s great for families with young kids and one built for an adults-only party crowd isn’t always obvious from photos alone.

Groups love this region too: many resorts offer strong group rates and can block a full wing of rooms for a wedding or reunion.

Don’t skip: a half-day trip to Tulum or Chichén Itzá if anyone in your group hasn’t seen Mayan ruins before: it’s an easy add to an otherwise all-inclusive week.