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Best Psychedelic Wellness Retreat Portugal

This Psychedelic Wellness Retreat Offers Guests Rooted Healing in Thailand & Portugal

Beyond, Destinations, Palm Picks, WellnessIboga, Ibogaine, Portugal, Psychedelic Wellness Retreats, Psychedelics, Root Healing, Ryan “Ghenigho” Rich, Sintra, Thailand, Wellness Retreats

A transcendental wellness experience taking guests to their roots – literally.

18 Best Cooling Beauty Products to Beat the Heat, At Home or On-the-Go

The best chilled out beauty hacks to keep you cool, from at-home ice globes and eye pads to on-the-go face and body mists.

Best Tropical Beaches in the United States

5 Places to Find Tropical, Turquoise Water Beaches – Without Leaving the United States

By: Under the Palm

Destinations, Palm Picks, Travel Guides, United StatesCatalina Island, Destin, Florida, Florida Keys, Key West, Orange Beach, South Padre Island, United States

No passport or achingly long flight needed.

This Pretty Seaside City is Mexico’s Newest It-Destination (Campeche 2023 Travel Guide)

By: Under the Palm

Destinations, Mexico, Palm Picks, Travel GuidesCalakmul, Campeche, Campeche City, Campeche Country Club, Hacienda Uayamon, Isla Aguada, Mexico, San Francisco de Campeche, Yucatan Peninsula, Yucatán Peninsula

This fortified port city – once an infamous pirate haunt – boasts rooted cuisine, restored hacienda hotels and spectacular coastlines. With virtually no crowds.

Best Hotels In Campeche, Mexico 2023: Boutique Hideaways to Historic Haciendas

By: Under the Palm

Destinations, Hotels & Resorts, Mexico, Palm PicksBajo Las Hojas, Campeche, Casa Japa, Gamma Campeche Malecón, Hacienda Puerta Campeche, Hacienda Uayamon, Hotel Boutique Casa Don Gustavo, Narrativ Lofts, Sebastien Larmier

No shortage of fabulous stays in and around this UNESCO-designated seaside city.

Tulum’s Best Beach Clubs 2023: Hot Spots to Hidden Gems

By: Under the Palm

Cuisine, Destinations, Mexico, Palm Picks, Travel GuidesAhau, Amansala, Bagatelle, Casa Malca, Cinco Tulum, Hotel Bardo, Kanan, La Zebra, Maxanab, NEST Tulum

For working on your best resting beach face, naturally.

Isla Aguada 2023 Travel Guide: a Biodiverse Lagoon, Stunning Sandbar and Idyllic Boutique Hotels in Coastal Campeche

By: Under the Palm

Destinations, Mexico, Palm Picks, Travel GuidesCabañas Laguna, Cabanas Laguna, Campeche, Isla Aguada, Laguna de Términos, Laguna de Terminos, Mexico, MUUN Beach Club, Pueblo Mágico, Yucatan Peninsula, Yucatán Peninsula

Did we mention virgin beaches and next-level jumbo shrimp?

Tulum’s Best Boutique Hotels & Resorts in 2023: Beachfront to Beyond

Beachfront boutique stays to hidden jungle treehouses to luxuriant resorts.

These Are The Best Sweatproof & Water Resistant Sunscreens to Slather on Now

From lotions to sticks to sprays, these are the best sweatproof and water-resistant sunscreens to slather on right now.

In the Yucatan Jungle, This Celebrated Netflix Chef is Giving Travelers a Taste of Rooted Maya Culture

By: Under the Palm

Cuisine, Destinations, Mexico, Palm PicksChef Rosalia Chay, Chef Rosalia Chay Chuc, Mexico Lindo Cooking, Netflix, Yucatan, Yucatán

Intrepid travelers, foodies and locals alike are now heading to the home of Chef Rosalía Chay Chuc to experience what can best be described as an epicurean journey steeped in centuries-old Mayan traditions.

These Stunning Overwater Resorts in the Caribbean Are Bringing the Maldives to You

By: Under the Palm

Caribbean, Destinations, Hotels & Resorts, Palm PicksAruba Ocean Villas, Autograph Collection, El Dorado Maroma, Karisma Hotels & Resorts, Muy'Ono Resorts, Palafitos Overwater Bungalows, Royalton Antigua Resort, Sandals Grande St. Lucian Resort, Sandals Resort, Sandals Royal Caribbean Jamaica, Sandals South Coast Resort, St. George's Caye Resort, Thatch Caye Resort

Can you believe these dreamy overwater getaways are just a short flight from the States? *packs bags*

Best Extra Large Round Lightweight Cabana Stripes Turkish Beach Towels

18 Stylish, Oversized Beach Towels From Turkish to Round to Classic Cabana Stripes

These oversized beach beauties are proving that sometimes, bigger really is better.

9 Best Things to Do in the Riviera Maya 2023: Cenotes to Ancient Ruins to an Uninhabited Island

By: Under the Palm

Destinations, Mexico, Palm Picks, Travel GuidesAkumal, Azulik, Cancun, Cenote Cristalino, Cenote Ik Kil, Cenote La Noria, Cenote Zazil Tunich, Cenotes Kin-Ha, Cenotes Sac-Actun, Chichen Itza, Coba Maya Archaeological Site, Coba Mayan Ruins, Cozumel, Ek Balam Maya Archaeological Site, Ek Balam Mayan Ruins, Holbox, Holbox Island, Isla Contoy, Isla Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Kaan Luum Lagoon, Laguna Kaam Luum, Muyil Lagoon, Muyil Maya Archaeological Site, Muyil Mayan Ruins, Mystika, Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Punta Allen, San Gervasio Maya Archaeological Site, San Gervasio Mayan Ruins, Sian Ka'an, Tulum, Tulum Archaeological Site, Tulum Maya Archaeological Site, Tulum Mayan Ruins, Uxmal Maya Archaeological Site, Uxmal Mayan Ruins, Valladolid, Xavage, Xcaret, Xcaret Park, Xenses, Xoximilco, Xplor, Xplor Fuego

Our edit of the best, most unique and absolutely unforgettable things to do in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, from Cancun through Tulum and everywhere in between.

Sensira Resort Has Its Own Zipline, 5 Pools and a 10-Course Chef’s Tasting Experience in Mexico’s Riviera Maya

By: Under the Palm

Destinations, Hotels & Resorts, Mexico, Palm PicksChef John Bertrand, Galerie Des Sens, Mexican Caribbean, Mexico, Riviera Maya, Sensira, Sensira Resort, Sensira Resort & Spa

Elevating all-inclusive stays for couples, families and group getaways alike in the Mexican Caribbean.

The Best Rolling Carry-On Luggage You Can Buy Right Now, According to Amazon Reviews

By: Under the Palm

Lifestyle, Palm PicksAmerican Tourister, Caribbean Joe, Coolife, Delsey, Kenneth Cole Reaction, kensie, LEVEL8, Rockland, Steve Madden, Travelpro

Keep calm and carry on with these top 12 overhead luggage picks for every budget.

Holbox 2023 Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know for an Unforgettable Island Adventure

Read on for the best boutique hotels, restaurants, bars and beach clubs on the island, the best boat trips, tours and things to do, plus! A slew of practical x insightful intel.

History of La Catrina: Mexico's Day of the Dead / Dia de Muertos Icon

La Catrina: 9 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About Mexico’s Famed Dia De Muertos Figurehead

By: Under the Palm

Destinations, Mexico, Palm PicksDay of the Dead, Dia de Muertos, Diego Rivera, José Guadalupe Posada, La Catrina, Mexico

Did you know she originally had nothing to do with Dia de Muertos?

These Game-Changing Travel Backpacks, Weekenders & Sling Bags Are Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic

By: Under the Palm

Lifestyle, Palm PicksGOT Bag

From trash to treasure, GOT BAG’s travel-friendly backpacks, duffels, sling bags and more are redefining sustainable style.

Valladolid 2023 Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat & See in this Bohemian Yucatan Enclave

From Spanish colonial architecture to ancient Maya ruins to otherworldly cenotes.

Best Things to Do Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Puerto Morelos 2023 Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Sleep and Play in the Mexican Caribbean’s Best Kept Secret

Your ultimate guide to where to eat, sleep and play in Puerto Morelos, from the best beach clubs and boutique hotels to delicious seafood-with-a-view, sailing and snorkel excursions to extreme jungle adventures.

Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas 2023 Travel Guide: a Protected Biosphere, Pink Lakes, Flamingos & More

By: Under the Palm

Destinations, Mexico, Palm Picks, Travel GuidesBiosfera Ría Lagartos, El Cuyo, El Manglar Restaurant, Hotel Río Lagartos, Las Coloradas, Mexico, Río Lagartos, Salitre Restaurant, San Felipe, Yucatán, Yuum Ha Boutique Hotel

What to do, where to eat and where to stay right now in the picturesque paradise of Río Lagartos, from a sunrise boat tour to the best coconut shrimp to everything you need to know about Las Coloradas: those insta-famous pink lakes.

The Best Travel-Friendly Loungewear Sets That Are Stylish, Cozy and Perfect For Your Short or Long-Haul Flight

By: Under the Palm

Lifestyle, Palm PicksBeach Riot, Cosabella, Fessceruna, Forever21, Free People, L*Space, Leimere, Lveberw, Naked Cashmere, Nap Loungewear, PIIRESO, PrettyGarden, SIJO, Wildfox, Wknd Nation

Stretchy pants and comfy tops FTW – from stylish ribbed knits to chic cashmere to skin-soft cotton blends.

Your Ultimate 2023 Travel Guide to Beautiful Isla Mujeres, Mexico

A literal slice of paradise tucked into the sparkling waters of the Mexican Caribbean, this tiny island gem boasts swaying palm trees, white sand beaches, laid back island vibes and stunning coastal views.

Cozumel Travel Guide 2023: Best Things to Do in Mexico’s Idyllic Island Paradise

The island of Cozumel beckons with sparkling turquoise waters, hotels, eateries and beach clubs in abundance, plus the world’s second largest barrier reef system. And did we mention a fascinating set of ancient Mayan ruins tucked into the jungle?