Playa. The word translates to “beach” in Spanish, but let’s also remind ourselves, “playa” contains the English word “play.” “Play” and “Beach” is a great way to start to understand Playa del Carmen one of Mexico’s most popular beach towns in the center, or rather the heart, of the famed Riviera Maya. Playa del Carmen, the […]

Episode 15: Playing in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on June 30, 2016 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes

X Marks the Spot; eXploring Xcaret in MeXico’s Riviera Maya
by Craig Zabransky on June 23, 2016 in Destination, Mexico Travel
Do tourists who visit Cancun and the Riviera Maya ever really experience the true essence of the culture of Mexico? My answer was always yes, and after month long adventure across the Riviera Maya and Yucatan I can assure you, yes, you can find it and enjoy it. But what about the traveler who only […]

Safeguard Your Next International Adventure
by Craig Zabransky on June 1, 2016 in Featured
Traveling overseas soon? International travel remains one of the best ways to educate oneself. The ability to explore, to expand and to learn through experiences remains the main reason I continue to “collect” passport stamps. With each trip comes amazing opportunity to become a better me, but like all adventure, risks are involved. On my […]

Fathom, a New Way to Social Impact Travel – Episode 14
by Craig Zabransky on May 27, 2016 in Cruise Travel, Podcast Show Notes
Fathom a new type of travel, a new type of vacation is the chance to combine the love of fun in the sun on a tropical paradise with the opportunity to give back through giving your time, effort, energy, and resources to make a difference. The opportunity to both travel deep to make an impact […]

Making the Right Decision, Fathom Impact Travel and its Excursions
by Craig Zabransky on May 26, 2016 in Cruise Travel
Did you ever debate these thoughts when deciding how to use your (limited) free time? I want to make a difference in the world, make a positive impact. I need a vacation. I want time to relax, recharge and also have fun. Yes? Well, most of us do, we debate these choices. And now you […]

Keeping Beer Bottles Cold with BottleKeeper
by Craig Zabransky on May 5, 2016 in Product Review
In the constant search to make life easier and more enjoyable I recently received the BottleKeeper and tested it. Yes, I often use a Villanova University koozie to keep my beer bottles cool, but with 90 degree (f) days and an even a hotter summer season in the Florida Keys, I wondered if a better […]

No Longer An Unfathomable Sunset at Sea
by Craig Zabransky on May 1, 2016 in Cruise Travel, Reflection, Sunset Sunday
Can you fathom a different type of sunset at sea? Well, can you? Where do your thoughts take you? Maybe to new, gigantic cruise ship sunset? How about to a sailboat sunset from the Greek Islands? Maybe it drifted to a special formula or method developed to witness the allusive green flash sunset at sea? […]

ZUS, Find Your Car Charger
by Craig Zabransky on April 29, 2016 in Product Review
Relocating to the Florida Keys just doesn’t mean new wardrobe, sure wearing flip-flops and short sleeve daily is a big change from Manhattan, but I discovered it’s a big transition. And it’s a transition that involves the need for a car, and thus or ZUS, a car charger. Nonda ZUS Car Charger What I Like: […]
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