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 […]
Chasing Cenotes in the Yucatan – Staying Adventurous Ep 67
by Craig Zabransky on March 31, 2023 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes
Vaya con Valladolid Cenote Zaci
by Craig Zabransky on September 24, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel
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 […]
Three "Alltournative" Cenote Swims in the Riviera Maya
by Craig Zabransky on September 23, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel
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 […]
The Breathtaking Beauty of Cenote Multun-ha
by Craig Zabransky on September 21, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel
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 […]
The Cenote Swim at Hacienda Tres Rios
by Craig Zabransky on September 20, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel
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 […]
Swimming Thru Summer – Staying Adventurous Ep 68
by Craig Zabransky on August 24, 2023 in Podcast Show Notes
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 […]
Opulent Oases: Experiencing the Finest Luxury Getaways in Mexico
by stayadventurous on August 1, 2023 in Guest Post, Mexico Travel, Stay Luxurious
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, […]
Sunset Sunday – My Destiny in Mexico, Mio Destino
by Craig Zabransky on April 23, 2023 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
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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