With summer upon us, Mexico might not be the first destination on your mind, but Casa Las Tortugas, a bohemian chic boutique hotel on the unspoiled island of Isla Holbox off the Yucatan Peninsula, has five good reasons it should be!

Between swimming with whale sharks, learning to kitesurfing, swimming in smooth-as-glass ocean waters, and even the chance to catch your own yellow tail snapper for fresh ceviche, Casa Las Tortugas offers out-of-the-ordinary summer escapes for adventure-seeking travelers. For those who crave rejuvenation over adventure, the hotel offers organic spa treatments, daily complimentary yoga, a relaxing rooftop overlooking the sunset, and farm-to-table fare at Mandarina Beach Club, the island’s only 100% organic restaurant.

The name of the hotel translates into “House of the Turtles” and it’s not hard to see why. This resort will make you feel as comfortable as a tortoise inside its shell!

Images courtesy of Casa Las Tortugas