Love To Read? This Riviera Maya Vacation Has Books, Beaches and Relaxation
Swim in crystal-clear cenotes, sip book-themed cocktails and soak up the sun on a getaway fit for lovers of lit
Key Takeaways
- Riviera Maya delivers year-round sunshine, warm breezes and jaw-dropping adventures.
- Swim through crystal-clear underground caverns, then check into Dreams Aventuras to relax.
- Sip book-themed cocktails and borrow from 100+ curated Penguin Random House titles.
Dreaming of a beach break? Escape to the sandy shores of Riviera Maya, Mexico, on a getaway with Apple Vacations where you can swim in turquoise waters, explore ancient ruins and savor mouthwatering meals. Here we’re revealing everything you need to know about this relaxing escape, which pairs bestselling books with plenty of beach time (or a soothing spa treatment!) to send your stress levels plunging.
Explore Mayan history and underground rivers
The Riviera Maya delivers sunshine, warm ocean breezes and unforgettable adventures year-round. Start your dream getaway by exploring the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, which date back to the late 13th century. The walled city—originally called Zama, or “Place of the Dawning Sun”—is perched on a limestone cliff along the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and served as a major port centuries ago.
Then make your way to Cenote Chaak Tun, a jaw-dropping underground river and cave system where you can snorkel through caverns with crystal-clear water to escape the heat.
The adventures don’t stop there. Just a short drive away is Rio Secreto (or “Secret River”), another expansive underground river that was rediscovered in 2004 and is filled with limestone mineral formations called stalactites and stalagmites. You can hike (and swim!) through the geological formations.
Beach vacation meets book-club bliss
Ready for a little R&R? Check into Dreams Aventuras, an oceanfront all-inclusive resort. The hidden gem boasts refreshing pools, a spa offering treatments like a Kukulkan Mayan massage and authentic Mexican cuisine at the El Patio restaurant. Bibliophiles, take note: Legacy online travel agency Apple Vacations offers book club-focused group trips as part of their Pages in Paradise program to select resorts like Dreams Aventuras—and exclusive savings (visit AppleVacations.com/Pages-in-Paradise for the latest promotions).
Among the many perks of Pages in Paradise is the ability to borrow books from the resort’s on-site library, which boasts more than 100 Penguin Random House titles curated in partnership with Belletrist Book Club, co-founded by actress Emma Roberts. And don’t forget to sip a Pages Pour cocktail or mocktail inspired by the book of the month!
Bonus: Experience Riviera Maya at home!
Sip a cocktail from Dreams Aventuras created for Apple Vacations’ Pages in Paradise program while getting an aerial tour of some of Mexico’s iconic sites.
The Open Road
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. tequila
- 2 oz. grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz. lime juice
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup
- Ice
- Club soda
Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and syrup to a cocktail shaker; shake to combine. Pour into glass with ice, top with soda. Serves 1.
Virtual Tour: Views of paradise in 4K
From the ancient ruins of Tulum to the Riviera Maya’s awe-inspiring shores, there’s no shortage of serene scenes to capture your heart on this free YouTube video.
This story first appeared in our August 31, 2026 issue of Woman’s World magazine.
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