SPOTTED sunning herself in the picturesque surrounds of the Yucatán Peninsula in south-eastern Mexico last week was Geri Halliwell, below. The Spice Girl-turned-swimwear designer was enjoying a relaxing break with property heir boyfriend Henry Beckwith.

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Dividing the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, the Yucatán is dotted with popular holiday destinations such as Cancun and Playa del Carmen. It is also home to Tulum, the only Mayan city-state built on the coast.

As well as clear blue skies and flawless beaches fringed by coconut palms, above, there are Mayan archaeological sites to be found throughout the peninsula.

See the El Castillo monument at Chichen Itza, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World or visit the Great Pyramid of Coba. Other activities range from snorkelling to sky-diving.

Cancun makes a great base for guided excursions or simply stay put and dine out at the many waterfront restaurants where you can tuck in to authentic Mexican food and fresh seafood including soft-shell crab and lobster.

GETTING THERE:
BA (0844 493 0758/ba.com/cancun) offers seven nights at the Occidental Grand Xcaret in Cancun from £1,059pp (two sharing), all-inclusive. Price includes return flights from Gatwick.

For departures May 1 to June 23, 2011. Mexico Tourism Board: 020 7488 9392/ visitmexico.com