The Complete Guide To: Mexican Shores

Cancún, where the majority of British visitors to Mexico arrive on charter flights from the UK, mainly operated as part of packages offered by Thomson (0871 231 4691; thomson.co.uk ) and Thomas Cook (0844 412 5970; thomascook.com ). The airport is about 15 miles south of the town of Cancún, but the name also refers to the 12-mile island stretching down the coast a short way offshore. The sand is made up of powdered fossils that don't retain the heat and stay cool throughout the day.