I see a lot of questions related to money while on your Mexican vacation. Should I bring dollars or pesos? Where can I get pesos? It is customary to tip? Here are some tips to easy your travel worries. What is a Peso? Mexico’s national currency is the peso. It comes in colorful, plastic-like bills […]
When many think of “Halloween” in Mexico they often recognize the tradition of the extravagant costumes and the beautiful make up that create skull-like faces. While, Día del los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated the same time of year it is different than Halloween and has much more meaning than costumes and candy.
My first trip to Mexico was to Playa del Carmen in October 2015. I instantaneously fell in love with the area and the culture. When someone says they “love the culture” what does that really mean? What is it that one likes and how is it different from their own? I spent some time thinking […]
Our firsthand account of travel to Playa del Carmen in July/August 2020
When planning your vacation, many simply migrate to the options provided by large, third party vacation rental booking giants like Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway. In today’s vacation market booking direct will not only save you money but provide you a much better experience. Book Direct to save money. Did you know that the large booking […]
On one of the enticing things about an All Inclusive Resort is the endless supply of food and buffets. We hear those terrible stories about people spending half of their vacation in the resort clinic or sick in their room from some gastrointestinal issues, likely from food. News reports of salmonella, e-coli, and norovirus outbreaks […]
Many of us hope to turn the calendar page from 2019 to 2020 with the plan to do live better in one way or another. What is on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Did you know that people who choose to focus on experiences tend to be happier than those who opt for material things? This year, consider TRAVEL as part of your 2020 Resolutions. Don’t allow this to be another resolution that comes and goes without fulfillment. Here are some things to consider to make this resolution more attainable.