One of my ultimate favorite turquoise destinations is the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. All along the coast you will find turquoise treasures. This is my turquoise heaven! I’ve been twice already and I can’t wait to return. Backpacking in this paradise was a dream come true.
Playa Del Carmen
If you have a turquoise paradise I would love to hear about it!
A beautiful post!
It was one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen!
The water is so clean! Were you on a holiday here? Twice…! 🙂
The water was crystal clear! I have been twice to the Mayan Riviera. Once when I was backpacking for a month and the second time only for a week holiday at a hotel! I love it there!
A lovely inspiring view! My turquoise paradise is around the coast of Cornwall, England when it is a bright sunny day.
Ohhh that place sounds stunning! I would love to check it out! Have you been to Mexico?
Yes I have. It’s one of my favourite countries to travel to. I love a place called Playa Azul. It is really small and so beautiful. I love all of Mexico that I have seen though.
You will definitely have to check out England sometime. 🙂
That does sound awesome! Yes, I plan on going to England in December, but I don’t know if the place you describe will be as wonderful to see in the winter.
Nope it won’t be quite as turquoise then but still beautiful and very cold! Ha ha. I hope you love your time in the UK. The whole of Europe is lots of fun. How long you here for?
I am aiming for 5 weeks! Any suggestions?
5 weeks in England or Europe as a whole?
Europe
You should definitely try to visit Rome in Italy; it’s one of my favourite cities. Then there is Seville in Spain, which is another beautiful quaint city. For your turquoise search, then there is San Sabastian which is beautiful or Santorini in Greece. Actually, there are loads of beautiful spots to visit so you’ll need more than 5 weeks! Ha ha.
As for the UK, you are right, you won’t find nice weather here at that time of the year but some of the coast in Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Sussex is really beautiful and very majestic when the weather is rough. So still definitely worth a visit.
Enjoy! 🙂
These places sound AMAZING! I am noting them for future reference. Sounds like you know your way around Europe yourself! I bet the foods you have tried are amazing! What’s your favorite European foods?
I get round a bit, ha ha. Helps that I live in Europe as it’s easy to travel about. Yes there is some really wonderful foods to try; which you will no doubt sample on your travels. As for me, it’s a cliche but no pizza can touch the pizza you get in Italy. However, my actual favourites are hard to narrow down! I guess my actual favourite food is probably the lovely fresh fish around Cornwall and the olives you can get in Greece. If you are a cheese or bread person then you will love France. They definitely do it the best. What you most looking forward to trying?
Yummy! It all sounds good! I can’t wait to try authentic Italian. I think I am looking forward to experiencing different cultures and of course meeting new friends along the way! Do you travel often seeing as you are living right in Europe?
I try to as much as possible but work and life often get in the way! Give me a shout when you hit London. 🙂
I know what you mean!
Gorgeous! Looks like I may need to add this to my list of places I must go!
You do indeed need to add this to your list! Visit Tulum or Playa Del Carmen along the Mayan Riviera! Cancun is very touristy and crowded. Have you been to Mexico?
It’s funny I’ve been to Europe a couple times but never to Mexico. Maybe I’ll have to check it out on my next cruise.
Awesome! I’ve yet to be to Europe, but I plan to go in December.
You will love it! It’s amazing how close everything is! You can drive through 3 countries like its no big deal!
That’s what I am excited about! Seeing more new countries!
Any ideas where you’re going yet?
Not sure. I will fly to England and take it by storm. I would hope to see France, Italy, Spain…hmmm
Hmmm I haven’t been to Italy or Spain yet, but I have been to England and France. 🙂 I know you will have a blast no matter where you end up!
Awesome! I think so too!
My favorite turquoise paradise is Glacier National Park. Because of sediment from melted glaciers many of the lakes are a bright turquoise color. They look amazing against the backdrop of the giant mountains!
Now that sounds like a turquoise dream come true! I need to get myself there! You describe it perfectly! You should post pictures on your blog of that place!
I just posted a pic from a couple years ago. Only 5 more days until I’m in Glacier Park again so lots more pics to come!
I can’t wait to see them! I can see you are counting down!
I go there every winter, but well south of Cancun, near Tulum. It is indeed a paradise, but slowly getting more and more commercialized. I know, I know, people like me are what that’s all about.
I love Mexico, but I avoid Cancun as well as it is very touristy and crowded. I usually back pack when I am there. Tulum is stunning, one of my favorite places! Where do you usually stay? I’ve stayed at a hotel once along my travels in Mexico!
The colours… I want to fill my house with these pictures! So pretty and relaxing. I hope to find many turquoise paradises in future travels!
Me too! My search for turquoise secrets is on!
That water is soooo inviting! Beautiful!
I know isn’t it? Heaven I tell you! Have you seen anything like it?
In Thailand it wasn’t even that beautiful! We are going to the Maldives in December though and it’s supposed to be very clear. We are really excited.
Wow! Good to know! I’ve seen pictures of Maldives and it looks spectacular! I would be excited too!
We are using hotel point to cover the accommodation. Sometimes it pays to travel!
Awesome! Great idea! 🙂
Oh wow, definitely looks like a paradise getaway!!
For me, it definitely was! What’s your perfect paradise getaway?
Mexico is a place that is definitely on my travel destinations list! We were even considering going to Cancun and Playa del Carmem for our next family trip, and some other places maybe… But we still have to decide and define the itinerary. Do you have any suggestions for a must-go destination in Mexico?
Mexico is one of my favorite countries! I’ve been three times and spend over 8 weeks there in total.
It is the perfect destination for families and I have lots of suggestions:
Tulum
Tulum Mayan Ruins
Playa Del Carmen
Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins
Puerto Vallarta
Coba Mayan Ruins
Cenote in Quintana Roo
Cozumel
And my favorite…Isla Mujeres “The Island of Women”
Thank you Jess! I will consider your suggestions if this trip really come truth!
If you need anything else just e-mail me.
For sure!! : )
The water looks so inviting! I can’t wait to get to Mexico, it looks like it has a lot to offer!
Mexico is one of my favorite destinations. It has so much to offer…tranquility, adventure, history, beauty, relaxation, and culture. I hope you make it there.
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Wow. Wonderful stuff
Anything turquoise is wonderful stuff for me!
Great photos!! I LOVED Tulum, especially the ruins against the backdrop of the gorgeous beach 🙂
Thanks so much! Tulum is amazing and the ruins are even better. Did you travel much in the Yucatan? I backpacked for 6 weeks throughout the 4 provinces in southern Mexico! It’s amazing!
Jessica, Turquoise Compass