As I stepped out of Cancun International Airport this October, the humidity hit me like a ton of bricks. Thanks to LivingSocial Adventures, my girlfriend Alanna and I were just beginning a four-night stay in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Although we had an itinerary, we weren’t sure what to expect. This was the first group [...]
After a 45-minute drive from Cancun International Airport, our shuttle stopped in front of a small hotel on Avenido 10 in Playa del Carmen. Although its appearance was rather modest at first glance, we soon discovered that Aventura Mexicana Hotel had a lot to offer. The Rooms All the rooms have doors that open outside. [...]
No matter what your tastes may be, you will be able to find somewhere to eat (and drink) in Playa del Carmen. The layout of Playa del Carmen is relatively straight forward. Avenidas (Avenues) run parallel to the beach and are in increments of five (5th, 10th, 15th, etc.). Calles (Streets) run perpendicular to beach [...]
The only thing we found we were lacking in Mexico’s Riviera Maya was time. You can visit Mayan Ruins, zip line through the Jungle, dine at a world-class restaurant and explore a thriving downtown nightlife scene all within the same day. Even after doing all these things, we had only just begun to uncover all [...]
These divers off the coast of Mexico came upon a female Whale Shark that had rope wrapped around her pregnant body. Thanks to their quick thinking and courage they had a vacation of a lifetime.
Rough Waters, Cool Rocks, Hot Luxury… Often, resorts insulate guests from the true jewels of a destination, but Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa sits in Cabo’s geologic marvel jewel. Spectacular roaring Pacific Oceanfront aside, the towering orange-sandstone Moab-style rock formations surrounding this place make your jaw drop—before the hiking starts. Stones-throw from this [...]
The Maya people are renowned for the accuracy of their calendar and their knowledge of the solar system. And of course, they’re known for the infamous date of December 21st, 2012, the day their calendar ends. What does this mean? Is it the prophesized end of the world? Or is it a solar event? No [...]
I refer to Puebla as the fourth largest Mexican city that no one has heard of. While I admit that visiting the historic district of this ancient city without having to swat away milling tourists and dodge tour busses has its attraction, I think it a shame that more people don’t visit, especially those who [...]
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