The distance from Cancun to Chichen Itza makes it a full but popular day trip. When else could you take a day and see a modern wonder of the world? So I looked into a Cancun to Chichen Itza private tour, and at renting a car or taking a bus. Here is the benefit of my … Continue reading
One of our primary reasons for visiting the Yucatan peninsula was my younger daughter’s fascination with the area after studying it in Spanish class, and one of her top desires was to swim in cenotes. Cancun area was a draw for us though, because Dad loves his lay-by-the-pool-and-beach-time and waitstaff to bring him refreshing beverages … Continue reading
Our family has talked often of trying SCUBA diving, but for some reason things never fully aligned to make it happen. So, when we spent Christmas in Mexico and the opportunity presented itself, we decided we were going to do it: as a family, we were SCUBA diving Cancun, Mexico! Whether you want to scuba … Continue reading
Isla Mujeres is a colorful and quirky island, and this is demonstrated with mural after quirky mural as you explore the island. At first as we drove around, I thought street art would be confined to the main populated area. But, as we continued to explore Isla Mujeres, I learned that not only was it … Continue reading
On the northern edge of the Riviera Maya there are a surprising wealth of things to do in Puerto Morelos, possibly the last authentic, quiet fishing town on the Mexican Caribbean coastline. An easy trip from more highly trafficked areas, this small town has purposely restricted commercial growth, keeping an entirely different vibe from the … Continue reading
The ferry from Cancun to Isla Mujeres takes only 18 minutes, and the small island offers a surprising number of things to do. From Isla Mujeres’ Punta Sur, to shopping, to the island’s famous snorkeling… your Isla Mujeres Things To Do list is stocked with what you are looking for. For a partial or full … Continue reading
If you are trying to decide where to stay in Cancun, hopefully this thorough review of JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, based on a two week stay over the Christmas holidays, will help you out! Two weeks gave us ample time to put our room to the test, sample the restaurants, use amenities, interact … Continue reading
Our travel to Cancun, Mexico was not one of my long-hoped-for and much-planned trips. It was a somewhat short-notice change after the hurricanes came through this year. (Though one daughter has been desperately wanting to swim in a cenote – you can read about where to swim in cenotes near Cancun here!) So, our Cancun … Continue reading