Adorable fishing boats line the pier as stray dogs play with one another and a baby manta ray ripples the water surrounding the ferry. It’s a quick jaunt from the seaside town of Chiquila to Isla Holbox (pronounced ol-bosch). Those in the know have already heard of the charming island of Holbox, just two hours yet a world away from Cancun. The double-edged sword in reporting about Holbox is that by sharing this remarkable, relatively untouched paradise, we may open the world up to this unique hideaway. Fear not, for while this is the first of the newly branded St. Somewhere Resorts in the Margaritaville Island Reserve world, every detail has been scrutinized to not only provide guests with a luxe yet relaxed vacation but also preserve the natural splendor surrounding this salty piece of land.
My travel takes place in the brief rainy season, and while it is not currently raining, upon arrival I see that the sandy white clay dirt roads are for lack of a better word: flooded. This does not faze anyone, and certainly not me. As there are no automobiles on the island save for an occasional delivery truck, everyone gets around via foot, bike, ATV, or mostly golf carts. The sight of golf cart taxis jetting around the soaked dirt roads is surreal, adding to the magic
