The Maya Riviera is very safe and family friendly. We've been exploring the Yucatan for 2 years and just bought a condo in Akumal which is north of Tulum. It has 2 bays (Half Moon Bay and Akumal Bay) with lovely beaches with great snorkeling.

There are dive shops and small tour companies if you want to take a day trip inland. At the end of Half Moon Bay is Ya Kul lagoon which has great snorkeling.

There are many options for condo rentals. If you prefer a large, self-contained resort, there are many of those along the Maya Riviera.

We like that Akumal is just a little over an hour from the Cancun Airport. There's lots of transportation options. We used a car service for pickup at the airport and then rent a golf cart while we're there.

Karen