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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 Sacred Pool of Chichen Itza at Autumn Equinox

The Sacred Pool of Chichen Itza at Autumn Equinox

Chichen Itza recently named one of the new seven wonders of the world attracts people from across the globe. Visitors come by the bus loads to walk the grounds, view the sites, and ponder the past where both Maya and Toltec civilizations once flourished. However, on both the Spring (March 20/21) and Autumn (September 21/22) […]

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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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Sunset Sunday – Playa del Carmen

Sunset Sunday – Playa del Carmen

South of Cancun, on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, travelers find the town of Playa del Carmen. Whether you spend one night, or one month, this gem on the Riviera Maya will leave an impression. And after three visits within the last year, I can confirm – it’s after the sun sets when the town […]

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Seamless, Sustainable Green Travel at Hacienda Tres Rios

Seamless, Sustainable Green Travel at Hacienda Tres Rios

The shuttle van turned off the highway and stopped at the gate to enter Hacienda Tres Rios. We arrived. The private path to the main hotel entrance might be considered a touch more “natural” than others, but when you arrive at the main reception area, no doubt exists. You booked a luxury resort. At first […]

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The El Fogon Conclusion – Great Tacos in Playa del Carmen

The El Fogon Conclusion – Great Tacos in Playa del Carmen

At times walking the streets of Playa del Carmen one can start to think they are vacationing in Italy. Yes, Italy. Surprised? Well, have you been to Playa lately? Italians top the list of foreign ownership and that translates into many Italian restaurants. Pizza appears on nearly every block with pasta specials on nearly every menu across […]

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Coming to my Senses in the Riviera Maya

Coming to my Senses in the Riviera Maya

I reached for the large brown crayon. Not sure how to put the experience into words I started to draw. As we all opened our eyes after the Sense Adventure the guide asked us to share our thoughts on a blank comment card. And although we all experienced the same stimulation, we all reacted differently. […]

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Sunset Sunday – Tulum, Mexico

Sunset Sunday – Tulum, Mexico

Tulum. A two hour drive south from the Cancun airport on highway 307 (the only road) transports travelers to a true Mexican Oasis. Originally popular because of its Mayan coastal ruins (a post classical period settlement) the destination  provides  relaxing eco-friedly retreats.  A 9km stretch of boutique and chic cabanas and hotels attract visitors from […]

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