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6 hidden beaches in Riviera Maya

6 hidden beaches in Riviera Maya

Did you know that Riviera Maya has 6 amazing little known secreat beaches? If your planning a getaway from the noisy city, you are definitely goin to love this calm and relaxing aqua blue beaches. Riviera Maya is considered by many people to have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, not only for their soft white coral sand and crystal clear turquoise water…

Mexico Travel with Children: Documents Needed (U.S.)

Mexico Travel with Children: Documents Needed (U.S.)

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Traveling internationally with children can be fun and educational for the whole family.  Although it requires a little more energy and planning, it’s worth it!  When you travel with children, especially in Mexico where children are esteemed, you’ll have experiences that you wouldn’t otherwise have if you were on your own.  A Cancun vacation with children [...]

A Healthy Caribbean Vacation

A Healthy Caribbean Vacation

ShareMaintaining a work out routine while on vacation is not an easy task. However, completely abandoning exercise and a healthy diet isn’t necessary. If you opt for a beach vacation in the Mexico Caribbean, there are some general guidelines  to follow that will allow you to stay fit and eat well.

Tequila 101 Spark Notes

Tequila 101 Spark Notes

ShareTequila: a multi-faceted, multi-flavored and fascinating topic is globally known but what is not known is that Mexico’s tequila is equally refined as France’s Champagne.  Scoff if you must but like Champagne, tequila comes from a specific region, is carefully prepared and is  monitored under the watchful eye of the Mexican government.  Tequila goes beyond [...]

A Cenote:In Depth

A Cenote:In Depth

ShareCenote, that is a familiar word, right? Well, maybe not. Unless you have traveled extensively on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula or have lived here, the chances of you knowning what a cenote is, let alone how to pronounce it, are slim. Cenote, pronounced, /sɛˈnoʊteɪ/, is a cave that collapsed upon itself thousands of years ago. Filled [...]

Hurricane Season: Red Flag Not Needed

Hurricane Season: Red Flag Not Needed

ShareIt is officially hurricane season and as the sailors say; June too soon, July stand by, August look out you must, September remember, October all over.  With one month down and three more to go, this means fewer tourists and better travel deals to Cancun and the Riviera Maya. The chances of getting stuck in [...]

Send Clean Water Wishes to the Fishes

Send Clean Water Wishes to the Fishes

ShareDespite research efforts and studies of the natural flow of the ocean current in the Gulf of Mexico, tourists and residents are still worried about the BP oil spill reaching the pristine white sand beaches in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.  Scientists predict the flow of the spill will travel up the eastern coast of [...]

Travel Tools for First Time Travelers

Travel Tools for First Time Travelers

ShareThere are two options while planning a trip. One, throw a dart at a map and fly by the seat of your pants or two, plan and deeply consider your options. Regardless of which method you choose, there are some very helpful resources to guide you along.

Have Fun, Be Frugal
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Climate, Culture and Color: Wonderful Quintana Roo

Climate, Culture and Color: Wonderful Quintana Roo

ShareNot much persuasion is needed to travel to the Caribbean but the next time the decision must be made; Quintana Roo should be put at the very top of the list. This is Mexico´s seaside state of splendor. With Belize to the south,  the Caribbean Sea lining the entire eastern coast and the Gulf of Mexico [...]

Cancun on a Budget: 10 tips to an affordable vacation

Cancun on a Budget: 10 tips to an affordable vacation

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Considering Cancun is only 40 years old, this Caribbean paradise has had a huge popularity surge. Its white sand beaches and clear blue ocean draw four million visitors each year with an average of 190 flights a day.
Just because Cancun is one of the most frequently traveled destinations around the world, that doesn’t mean it’s [...]