Summer. Where did it go? Did it even happen this year?
As autumn rolls in, the time is right to start planning a sun-drenched winter escape, and there are few better choices than Mexico – a beach-fringed, history-packed fiesta of a country, with luxurious hotels and resorts dotted along its breathtaking coast.
Whether you’re looking for a family adventure or a romantic week away, British Airways Holidays has the perfect escape.
The Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa is guaranteed to keep kids of all ages happy, with its variety of activity clubs, water park and six swimming pools.
Meanwhile, the adults only, all-inclusive TRS Yucatan Hotel makes an elegant escape for two, with world-class restaurants and the Riviera Maya’s most comprehensive spa and wellness centre.
And booking with British Airways Holidays means the chance to choose from a wide range of flights, securable with a low deposit* and 23kg of luggage per person included. There’s also a 24-hour helpline and Atol protection, allowing you to travel with complete peace of mind.
After a summer to forget, the sun hasn’t set on your holiday hopes says Annabelle Thorpe
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Palm fun day
The Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
The spectacular coastline of the Riviera Maya makes an ideal base for a trip that combines exploring Mexico’s rich culture and history, with plenty of time to indulge in classic holiday pleasures: lazy afternoons on the beach, fantastic food and wine, and soothing spa treatments.
The ancient cities of Tulum and Chichen Itza are within easy reach, while the buzzy streets of Playa del Carmen offer plenty of retail therapy, with Fifth Avenue at the heart of town, a two-mile paradise of perusing, dotted with boutiques, restaurants and gelaterias.
Fifth Avenue is a two-mile
paradise of perusing
This is where
All holidays booked are Atol-protected and come with access to a dedicated 24-hour holiday helpline, offering round-the-clock support should any issues crop up while you’re away. Secure your winter escape now with a low deposit* at ba.com/gpcolonial and ba.com/trsyucatan
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Mexico’s palm-backed beaches and atmospheric ancient sites are equally idyllic for a romantic break, to slow the pace and spend some quality time together.
At the all-inclusive TRS Yucatan, every guest is a VIP, with attentive staff making you feel welcome the moment you check in.
Set in lush tropical gardens, and with direct access on to a stunning stretch of golden beach, rooms are the stuff of Instagram envy, with the spacious and stylish accommodation ranging from chic junior suites to romantic cabin-style bungalows with a private jetty onto the lake.
Days can be as relaxing or as active as you please at the TRS Yucatan, with 24-hour butler service to ensure your every whim is catered for.
The warm Caribbean Sea makes an ideal playground, with diving, paddleboarding, snorkelling and kayaking all on offer, or yoga and aerobics for those who prefer to stay on dry land.
The three swimming pools all come with waiter service, and there’s a private VIP stretch of beach that offers absolute peace and a glorious sense of escape.
Sundowners at La Terraza are the perfect way to start an evening that might include Argentinian steaks at El Gaucho, pasta at Tentazione or sushi and sashimi at Sumptuori. For an unforgettable evening, the Chic Cabaret and Restaurant offers a musical spectacle alongside a sumptuous dinner with pre and post-show cocktails.
TRS Yucatan guests on the Infinite Indulgence package** can also use all the facilities of the three Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts.
Tulum
The bustling resort of Tulum is home to one of Mexico’s most visited archaeological sites – a Mayan city dating back to the 6th century, set in a spectacular clifftop location above the golden beaches of the Caribbean Sea.
Chichen Itza
The most famous of Mexico’s Yucatan Mayan sites, towering pyramids overlook crumbling temples, with spectacular exhibitions of pre-Colombian artefacts, dating back over 1,500 years.
Cancun
Stretching out along one of South America’s most spectacular beaches, Cancun is a vibrant city crammed full of activities, from diving on the world’s second largest barrier reef to snorkelling with sea turtles.
Make Time For…
Sundown by the sea
Watch the sunset from a beach bar
However you like to spend your time on holiday – lazing on a lounger with a good book, or delving into 1,500 years of history – Mexico will tick every box. And British Airways Holidays is the door to your adventure.
All holidays booked are Atol-protected and come with access to a dedicated 24-hour holiday helpline, offering round-the-clock support should any issues crop up while you’re away.
You’ll also enjoy a generous 23kg per person baggage allowance and flexible payment options.
Secure your holiday with a low deposit (from just £75 per person) and you can pay the balance in as many instalments as you like.*
Fancy making your holiday extra special? Upgrade to Club World where flat-bed seats, gourmet meals and luxurious bedding and toiletries mean you arrive feeling refreshed and ready for a seriously relaxing break.
It also includes an increased baggage allowance, more personal space as well as dedicated check-in,*** access to private lounges and priority boarding.
Why book with British Airways Holidays?
Book plus beach equals bliss
My my Mayan: Tulum’s dramatic coastline
For families, a trip to Mexico can offer a fun, memorable adventure – with the reassurance of having a luxurious, full-service resort to call home.
The Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa offers as much for youngsters as parents, with kids’ clubs for toddlers, tots and teenagers, nightly live shows featuring animation and a programme of activities and games that can involve all the family.
The Zentropia Palladium Spa and Wellness Centre** – the Riviera Maya’s leading spa – makes a wonderfully tranquil retreat, with a hydrotherapy circuit, fully equipped gym and wide range of treatments, from couples’ massages to facials, body wraps and manicures.
At night, the resort offers the chance to dip into an extraordinary array of different cuisines, with the Dine Around programme giving a choice of 13 restaurants, encompassing everything from Japanese to Brazilian to European.
Five of the restaurants offer cooking on show, bringing a touch of theatre to your dinner, from the hair-raising knife skills of teppanyaki chefs to steaks cut by hand at your table.
And when it comes to watching Mexico’s spectacular sunsets, there are 18 bars and lounges to choose from, several situated right on the sand with glorious views of the shimmering Caribbean Sea.
* Based on two sharing. Deposit balance due seven weeks in advance. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply
** Additional charges apply
*** Where available
Just relax
The TRS Yucatan Hotel
Need a
The Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
Upgrade to Palladium Hotel’s Infinite Indulgence package** and even more dining options, activities and facilities are available, with two additional resorts to explore – the Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa and the Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa.
Infinite Indulgence is an all-inclusive package, making it easy to enjoy the wide range of bars and restaurants across all the resorts.
Indulgence included
Ray of bright
The spacious rooms are ideal
for families
Spa-ha
A wellness centre and six pools make relaxation easy
Hot tropic
The TRS Yucatan Hotel and lush gardens
Dip and dine
There are restaurants and pools a-plenty
Pools paradise
Enjoy waiter service – even while having a swim
winter
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TO go in Mexico
