I read an interesting National Geographic article which discussed the potential fate of sea turtles due to climate change. In the article, NG sites a dramatic rise in female sea turtle populations around the world including the Caribbean, San Diego, and Australia. Since sand heat ultimately determines sea turtle gender, many sea turtles are being born female due to rising world temperatures (sand gets hotter, more female turtles are born).
View of the resort from the beach
I have a much-traveled history and have used multiple sources to book my trips. Resort websites, travel agents, airline vacation package offers, and wholesalers have all been used for various vacations with varying results. I realize that most people want to save money when traveling and therefore opt to book online with vacation wholesalers. But there are pros and cons to each choice when booking your trip–let’s explore what’s at stake when you book each one.
I have been wondering why I couldn’t easily access recent information on Azul Beach Resort Riviera Maya located in Puerto Morelos. Well, from what I can gather, this resort is being re-branded to the new Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma.
If you belong to Facebook you might want to visit the page entitled “Sargasso Seaweed Updates Riviera Maya”. It’s a closed group, but you can ask to join–there are frequent beach pics of various areas in the Riviera Maya and elsewhere in Quintana Roo from vacationers currently visiting at the time of the post. Hope this helps!
It certainly took me long enough, but I finally finished the photo gallery for my resort review of Iberostar Tucan. Take a couple of moments to review the photos and let me know what you think–my photo galleries are always at the end of my reviews.
Whenever I’m missing Mexico and my next resort vacation, I indulge a bit and make my favorite Tex-Mex dish. If you’ve ever had breakfast at an all-inclusive resort in Cancun or the Riviera Maya, you know about the ever popular Chilaquiles Rojos/Verdes (red or green sauce) and how quickly it disappears (along with the bacon, lol). While this dish can be a bit messy, it is totally worth the prep and the calories and can be enjoyed as a breakfast or dinner meal.
While the new Quintana Roo liquor laws were supposed to go into effect February 10, 2019 (limiting the hours during which liquor can be sold/served), it has not been until July 2, 2019 that tourists have experienced the actualities of liquor restrictions at Cancun and Riviera Maya resorts.
Typical crowds at the Crash My Playa events, courtesy Crash My Playa
I am back from a week-long mother-daughter trip, caught up on backlogged work projects, and ready to resume my blog writing!! I found some info concerning new resorts in practically everyone’s favorite Riviera Maya destination–Tulum. Tulum has always been known for its pristine beaches and laid-back Mexican vibe; however, while it has fabulous beaches, renowned beach parties and bars, and wonderful Mexican food, its primary accommodation offerings run the gamut from expensive boutique hotels to casual beach hotels that only offer the basics (some don’t even offer A/C). The nearest allinclusive resort is approximately five miles from Tulum proper (Dreams Tulum), and that resort was completed back in 2000.