GETTING/STAYING THERE: Seven nights all-inclusive at the 4H Seaside Hotel Sandy Beach, is from £963pp, leaving Edinburgh on July 16 saving £437 per couple. See firstchoice.co.uk or call 0203 451 ...

La Playa is a hotel for history buffs. The moment I arrived, I felt transported to the past — and as someone who could be described as "too online," I wanted to stay there.

Located in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences is just a short walk from the sandy shores that overlook the Caribbean Sea.Guests staying here have access to the property's ...