AUTUMN SUN ◆ MEXICO Best for... adventure FIT FANS Parasail, snorkel, sky dive, jetski and go whale watching surrounded by beautiful beaches. The Puerto Vallarta region of Mexico rivals tourist favourite Cancun when it comes to dazzling coastlines. The old town's cobbled streets and quirky shops contrast with a modern yacht marina, and off-road adventure tours in the wild Sierra Madre mountains are a huge hit with adrenalin-seekers. The Westin Resort & Spa has a private beach and incredible views of the Pacific Ocean (starwoodhotels.com, rooms start at £115 a night). El Arrayán restaurant is the real deal; the plantain empanadas dipped in salsa give a taste of true Mexican cuisine - you've got to try them. DON'T MISS: The Sierra Madre's treetop canopy tour. GETTING THERE: British Airways flies direct from Heathrow to Mexico City, prices start at £447pp during October and December 2016. National Express has regular services to all airports mentioned. Visit www.nationalexpress.com for timetables. HOTSPOT MEXICO WELCOMED 25.8 MILLION* INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS DURING JANUARY-JUNE 2015, AND IT STILL REMAINS A HOLIDAY HIT 33http://www.starwoodhotels.com http://www.nationalexpress.com