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From the Cancun airport I drove 90 minutes south to Tulum, Mexico. Tulum is famous for its Mayan Ruins which I visited yesterday (pictured). What’s amazing about these ruins is that they are (so I’m told) the only ones built on the water. They are beautiful but crowded. To avoid the crowds arrive right when they open at 8am (they close at 5pm). Worst day to visit is on a Sunday because the 45 Pesos ($4) entrance fee is waived and it’s packed with locals and tourists.
I used to be afraid to fly (long story). Moved to California from Connecticut at 21-- that's when I conquered my fear. In college I started dating a bona fide princess from Hong Kong. She was accustomed to flying Biz Class. I had ONLY flown coach -- and I had never been overseas. When she invited me home, I couldn't let the opportunity slip by. I (okay, my dad) bought the seat next to her from a consolidator. I picked the right time to have my first out-of-coach experience. WOW! What a difference-- A nice phat seat, some hot towels, a little sorbet to clean the palate, non-stop food, beverages and movies. When I returned to the U.S. I felt like a new man. I started working as a college recruiter. While traveling my 26-state territory on a tight budget, I learned traveling in style on a budget was possible. I started a weekly newsletter and JohnnyJet.com to share my tips. Three months later USAToday made JohnnyJet.com website of the week and now it's my full time job.
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