Playa del Carmen, Mexico
The once sleepy village of Playa del Carmen has more than doubled in population in the last few years, mainly due to Europeans who discovered the alabaster-white beaches, gentle surf, coral reefs and slow lifestyle —equal to the more expensive island of Cozumel just across the straits.
There’s a relaxed Mexican-Caribbean feeling and a sprinkling of American free-spirits at Playa. It's a place to enjoy marvelous beaches by day and a lively nightlife in the evening. The mix of backpackers, archeological buffs and New Age sun worshippers makes Playa very interesting and worth some time... time to read the Town Crier!