Looking for a quick getaway with your love before or after the big day? Whether you need a little R&R from all the planning or are planning the mini-moon of your dreams, look no further than chic Playa del Carmen on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, the perfect getaway to splash and play or sun and spa. Or, why not both?

Just 45 minutes south of Cancun International Airport, Playa del Carmen is a double win: With so many direct flights to the region, getting here is a breeze — and yet you're worlds away from the mega-resorts (and collegiate crowd) of Cancun... (continue reading)