Vacation Ideas

Many people think that the sunsets are what to look for in the Riviera Maya but on the contrary, the sunrise is what you should get up early for.  I was recently on a 4 night vacation in the Riviera Maya with my wife and we had the pleasure of waking up early to see some beautiful sunrises.

Since the coast of the Riviera Maya is in the Gulf of Mexico facing East, the sunrises are much better than the sunsets.  In this video you will see the sunrise from my ocean front balcony, strarting at around 6:30 am and lasting until about 7 am.  The clouds in the distance make the sun look as if there is a person playing the guitar inside of it.  Or, use your imagination and comment on what this looks like to you!

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a Mexican civic holiday held on May 5th to commemorate the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The date is observed nationwide in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride and many all inclusive resorts in Mexico offer celebrations throughout the day. So whether you are in a Mexican resort on the beach or just heading home from work, pour yourself a shot of tequila and toast to the beautiful beaches, wonderful people and amazing heritage and history that Mexico has to offer. And next year make sure you celebrate this day sipping your tequila on a stunning Mexico beach!

VIVA LA MEXICO!!

While on vacation in the Riviera Maya my wife and I always like to visit the town of Playa Del Carmen to shop, sight see and many times have lunch at any one of the many great local restaurants.  No matter how long your stay or which resort you are staying in, everyone should try to take the time to visit Playa while on vacation.

In Playa Del Carmen you will see about 30 blocks of non-stop store fronts, local eateries, bars, hotels and tons of people.  Even this past Monday when we were in Playa, with this being the off season I would have to say we still saw thousands of tourists walking the streets, window shopping and bartering with the locals.  You can find some great deals on your souvenirs if you are patient and have some time to look around.  If you go down to Playa Del Carmen at night, you won’t want to miss Coco Bongo, the most talked about and sought after show in Mexico.  One of my favorite night life spots would be the Blue Parrot; every night there’s an amazing fire show that starts around 10:30 and lasts for about 30 minutes.

As far as safety concerns in this area, in my opinion I felt as safe there as I always have with no worries.  We walked around for about 4 hours and saw many Police officers on the streets to ensure that all is well.  Obviously just like any where in the world when you are traveling, use common sense.  Don’t go into places you think look questionable and stay in the tourist areas.  Tourism is the life blood of Mexico and many of it’s citizens, and believe it or not, they work hard to keep you as a traveler safe and happy so that you can come back year after year.

One of the Riviera Maya’s finest adult only hotels is getting even better!  Karisma Hotels is opening a new Premium Section at the El Dorado Seaside Suites in the Riviera Maya of Mexico. The hotel was voted one of the top 10 most romantic hotels by Forbes magazine and are now adding an additional 80 premium suites set to open this May!

All of the new suites will have dark wood accents and a jacuzzi in each room. The rooms have a fully stocked mini bar that is refurbished daily. The rooms will also have a pillow menu, DVD lending program, private concierge and an aromatherapy menu. The rooms at this hotel are just wonderful and the food and service is even better.

El Dorado’s gourmet inclusive meal plan offers the finest cuisine and top shelf drinks. The food at El Dorado is second to none and you have no problems getting a table at any of their gourmet restaurants. The Seaside Suites also has 24 hour room service and beach butler service so no matter where your at on the property someone is at your service.

This new addition will simply make the El Dorado even better! Call us and book today !

The Gran Bahia hotels in the Riviera Maya of Mexico now have their own Dolphinarium exclusive to guests staying at their resorts! The Dolphin pool is located on the beach at the Gran Bahia Tulum  and all the guests have access to it. It is not included in the All Inclusive plan.

The facilities feature traditional platforms that provide shallow, beach-style access to conduct interaction programs safely for any visitor. The project involved world-leading companies in the design of tanks and spaces especially acclimated to keep animals under human care. Our swim programs include the most time in the water in comparison to other dolphinariums, and are designed for people interested in learning about dolphins and their environment through an interactive experience. Dolphinaris Tulum in the Gran Bahía Principe Riviera Maya Resort compound, combines the best features of our dolphins, Dolphins and beautiful surroundings!

This complex is made up of four hotels. The Gran Bahia Principe Tulum, The Gran Bahia Principe Akumal, Gran Bahia Principe Coba and the Gran Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an. The hotels are located about 70 minutes south of the airport in Cancun. The hotels have a distinctive Mayan influence and is made up of 3 story Bungalows spread out through tropical coconut palms. The hotels offers complete exchange privileges.

Call and book the Bahia hotels today or make a trip back to see our new Dolphin friends!

Forget the dolphin swim. Come to Cancun Mexico and swim with the largest creatures in the world the Whale Shark Adventure. This is the largest migration of whale sharks and happens between May 15th and the end of September. Whale Sharks can reach lengths of 40 feet and have enormous scoop like mouths that allow them to fill up on plankton and tiny plant life.

When you book the Whae Shark Adventure you will travel in small groups and you are accompanied by a bilingual marine biologist that will swim with you along side these docile beasts. After you swim with the whale shark you will stop and snorkel at the barrier reef.

The prices start at $185 per person and this should be booked in advance to ensure availability. Come experience one of Mother Nature’s most impressive creatures !