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Chasing Cenotes in the Yucatan – Staying Adventurous Ep 67

Chasing Cenotes in the Yucatan – Staying Adventurous Ep 67

Cenote swims offer a refreshing break from the heat and humidity found the jungles of the Yucatan. The cool refreshing waters provides for a perfect escape. They also offer a chance to penetrate the magical and mystical Mayan world. Each cenote is different, no swim the same in the 6,000+ found on the peninsula. And […]

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Vaya con Valladolid Cenote Zaci

Vaya con Valladolid Cenote Zaci

After Chichen Itza and a visit to the Sacred Well, the next stop on the Xichen tour was lunch in the colonial city of Valladolid. After some classic Mexican cuisine we set out to walk off the food and find the convent of El San Bernardino. The history on the colorful streets, churches and convent […]

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Three "Alltournative" Cenote Swims in the Riviera Maya

Three "Alltournative" Cenote Swims in the Riviera Maya

I started my morning en route to San Felipe Ranch, a Mayan community, where Alltournative operates its adventure tours. My host Riviera Maya van sped down the main highway until a small sign and our guide both signaled us to turn off. Then the real journey began. We drove slowly across the uneven dirt road […]

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The Breathtaking Beauty of Cenote Multun-ha

The Breathtaking Beauty of Cenote Multun-ha

My guide walked toward the cenote, but I couldn’t see any cavern entrance or surface water. Confused my paced slowed even with the sudden rainfall and darker skies. She started to descend. Stairs? A spiral staircase descended below the surface and I followed her into the earth. After 20-30 steps and still no sight of […]

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The Cenote Swim at Hacienda Tres Rios

The Cenote Swim at Hacienda Tres Rios

I took off my life-preserver device and decided to dive. A deep breath and I left the surface to swim towards the bottom. Not very deep, only a few meters down, I touched, turned and planned to return to the surface. I looked up. Magical. Sunbeams penetrated the clear crisp water and shined on my […]

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Swimming Thru Summer – Staying Adventurous Ep 68

Swimming Thru Summer – Staying Adventurous Ep 68

Time to get into the water and get wet.  Summer time means put on the bathing suit and hop in for a swim. Let’s face it, we all typically find ourselves in or by the water at some point in the summer. We take a trip to the lake, spend time at the beach, or […]

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Opulent Oases: Experiencing the Finest Luxury Getaways in Mexico

Opulent Oases: Experiencing the Finest Luxury Getaways in Mexico

Over the past decade, Mexico has witnessed the emergence of numerous luxury resorts. While these establishments offer opulence, real luxury in Mexico transcends polished five-star standards. It lies in the charm of characterful, locally owned boutique properties located in exquisite settings. These boutique hotels often grace the most historic and picturesque areas of Mexico’s cities, […]

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Sunset Sunday – My Destiny in Mexico, Mio Destino

Sunset Sunday – My Destiny in Mexico, Mio Destino

When I first flew to Mexico City on assignment in 2006, the project was still being negotiated. Attending a dinner that week we were discussing the details of our initiatives over an impromptu tequila tasting when I was asked my thoughts. I’ll never forget my answer – I literally said, “Mexico was my destiny” and […]

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