In Tulum, a relaxing Mexican escape to the beach

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MANUEL VALDES

Travel Trip Tulum

In this Jan. 4, 2013, photograph, a woman walks along the beach in Tulum, Mexico. Despite its proximity to Cancun and its fellow party neighbor Playa del Carmen, Tulum attracts a different spring break crowd to its turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, with a mix of bohemians, well-pocketed New Age types and sun-seekers. (AP Photo/Manuel Valdes)

MANUEL VALDES

Travel Trip Tulum

In this Jan. 3, 2013 photograph, a man drags a kayak past a sand castle in Tulum, Mexico. Despite its proximity to Cancun and its fellow party neighbor Playa del Carmen, Tulum is not for the same spring break crowd, attracting a mix of bohemians, well-pocketed New Age types and sun-seekers to its turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. (AP Photos/Manuel Valdes)

Manuel Valdes

Travel Trip Tulum

In this Jan. 4, 2013 photograph, a couple takes a picture while swimming in the Gran Cenote, a water cave near Tulum, Mexico. The water caves are popular destination among tourists visiting the beaches and resorts of the Yucatan Peninsula. (AP Photo/Manuel Valdes)

Manuel Valdes

Travel Trip Tulum

This Jan. 4, 2013, photograph, shows the castle at the Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico. Tulum may be best-known for its ancient Mayan ruins, which attract a steady stream of day-trippers, cruise passengers and tour buses. The complex of crumbling structures here is smaller and less impressive than some other Mayan sites like Chichen Itza, but its location atop seaside cliffs is one of the most scenic ruin sites on the Yucatan. (AP Photo/Manuel Valdes)

Manuel Valdes

Travel Trip Tulum

In this Jan. 4, 2013, photograph, a line of people leave the swimming beach next to the Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico. Tulum may be best-known for its ancient Mayan ruins, which attract a steady stream of day-trippers, cruise passengers and tour buses. The complex of crumbling structures here is smaller and less impressive than some other Mayan sites like Chichen Itza, but its location atop seaside cliffs is one of the most scenic ruin sites on the Yucatan. (AP Photo/Manuel Valdes)

Manuel Valdes

Travel Trip Tulum

In this Jan. 4, 2013, photograph, the Castle of the Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico is lit by late afternoon sun. Tulum may be best-known for its ancient Mayan ruins, which attract a steady stream of day-trippers, cruise passengers and tour buses. The complex of crumbling structures here is smaller and less impressive than some other Mayan sites like Chichen Itza, but its location atop seaside cliffs is one of the most scenic ruin sites on the Yucatan. (AP Photo/Manuel Valdes)