Wonderful, exotic Mexico attracts honeymooners in search of affordable beach holidays that offer more than just sand and surf. Its history, dating back to the days of the Mayan people and beyond, has helped Mexico involve into a vacation oasis that has a unique, captivating, culture. One of the mainstays is the importance of celebrating the milestones of life. Marriage is an important one. In tradition ceremonies, the groom gives his bride 13 gold coins as a symbol of his trust. Traditional music like merengue, salsa, and flamenco guitar bring a Latino flare to the festivities. Is there anything as romantic as being serenaded under a moonlit night?

Mexico is a huge country, so every region has some special to offer honeymoon couples. The nightlife of Cancun keeps you dancing into the wee hours of the morning, while Cabo San Lucas is a favourite among nature lovers who anxiously wait for the return of the whales migrating past its shores. With spectacular sites like Chichen Itza, the most famous Mayan ruins in the country, a history buff has plenty of history that can be experienced first hand. And, of course, there are beaches galore to suit every taste scattered along 11,122 kilometres of coastline. Whether you’d like to feel like Robinson Crusoe for the day, and be dropped off at a secluded, romantic island, or prefer to watch the action at a bustling beach, Mexico doesn’t disappoint. Naturally, opportunities for scuba diving, sailing, diving, and deep sea fishing are plentiful and offer a different perspective of the beauty of the gulf and ocean waters that surround the country. A honeymoon in Mexico is worth the plunge!

- Mariachi has been called the soul of Mexico. A typical group may have as many as eight violins, tow trumpets and a guitar. The music was traditionally a part of religious ceremonies, but evolved into an important element of marriage rites.

- Mexico has more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other country in the Americas.

- Some bottles of tequila can cost more than 100,000 British pounds.