Drone Video of Riviera Maya Ruins

Like many visitors to this part of Mexico, I have visited Mayan ruins including Tulum and Chichén Itza.  The video below showcases aerial views of both as well as the Coba ruins.  Here are a few tips regarding the Tulum and Chichén Itza ruins: Continue reading

How Safe Is Your Digital Safe?

Let me preface this post by stating that I’m not into knowing how to crack digital safes; however, I am into knowing more about how to keep my valuables safe while on vacation.

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Sea Turtles Becoming Endangered?

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).

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Hard Rock Los Cabos–A Suite Review

View of the resort from the beach

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To Book Wholesaler or Not to Book Wholesaler, That is the Question….

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.

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Another Source for Sargassum Info

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!

Iberostar Tucan Picture Gallery Up!

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.

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An Easy Way to Relive Those Mexican Resort Memories…

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.

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