Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. My last winter getaway recommendation for this series is Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Playa Del Carmen is a small city sitting along the Caribbean ocean in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico located in the Riviera Maya.  I have been three times now and it’s a destination for the books. Instead of staying in Cancun which is beautiful but mainstream, rent a … Continue reading Third Pick: Warm Destinations for Colder Months