When the heat is unbearable or the rain stops you from being on the beach, you may want to consider something to do inside with air-conditioning. We had heard about two museums…
Read MoreMany people are planning their vacations to the Maya Riviera. I see over and over people asking how is the sargassum situation? Some even try to find out what the conditions will be WHEN they arrive.
Read MoreWhat is there to do when the Sargassum is covering the beaches? When the wateer is ore green than blue and the sand is covered with a stinking salad…
Read MoreSad as it was, it was time to head farther north for our last day before flying out, so it was off to Playa del Carmen. The first time I saw Playa was in 1998. I was still a documentary producer at the time and we were on a family vacation.
Read MoreAkumal & Playa del Carmen - Sad as it was, it was time to head farther north for our last day before flying out, so it was off to Playa del Carmen. The first time I saw Playa was in 1998. I was still a documentary producer at the time and we were on a family vacation.
Read MoreWe arrived in Mahahual in time to have lunch, wanting to see the Malecón with all the cruise ship tourists, just to get an idea of how different this place can be from day to day. What struck me this time was how many fewer tourists found their way to the Malecón.
Read MoreMacario Gomez to Xcalak - We took the Tulúm–Cobá road back to 307 and headed south to the Costa Maya. The roads are great and be sure to take the time to notice the flora changing ever so slightly.
Read MoreAt least once a year we take off on the sac-be and visit old friends and make new ones. We use these trips to write articles and reviews, and to take videos, as well as to keep a finger on the pulse of what is new, or what new places there are to explore.
Read MoreSome of you may be looking for a little more adventure in your travels. Well, you can certainly find that by following the Yucatán Peninsula around to the Gulf Coast or heading west to either the states of Yucatán or Campeche.
Read MoreFor those who are looking for a more laid-back location—or as many say—the way the Riviera Maya used to be, we recommend adding a few hours to your travel time, head south and discover the Costa Maya.
Read MoreThe Riviera Maya starts in Cancun and goes all the way to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere. South of that is the Costa Maya which is another wonderful place that many overlook. North and west of the Riviera Maya is the entire Yucatan Peninsula…
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