Things to do in Chichen Itza, we cover what to do during the day & night and how to make the most of your visit. Chichen Itza is not located close to Merida or Cancun, it is a journey in itself getting there. Once there, you should consider staying for the evening performance. It is a wow! (Editor update 2021) This post may contain affiliate links. Please see...
Wondering what things to do in Celestun Yucatan Peninsula? Celestun is considered more of a ‘back to nature’ tourist attraction with the pink flamingos as the ‘star’ attraction. What a star attraction they are! Our Celestun guide covers: Celestun Mexican flamingos (flamingos de celestun) and a visit to the Mangroves Celestun tips on the boat...
Things to do in Uxmal in the Yucatan Peninsula Our guide on what to do at Uxmal and the Choco Museum, where to eat and where to stay. Are you planning a visit to Uxmal? Uxmal in the Yucatan State of Mexico had always been on our bucket list. We had travelled to many regions around Mexico but had never quite made it, even when we were close by in Cancun and the Mayan...
Would you like to do a private tour of Merida in the Yucatan? A great way to see a town or city is to take a private tour with a local guide. To fully understand the city of Merida in Mexico we reached out to Yucatan Travel to assist us. “Humberto is the top guide in Merida and he is famous,” said Maria from Yucatan Travel. We were heading back from the...
If you are in Barbados and you want to have a break from the beach an island tour could be just what you need. You can tour the island in a day either by a rental car or by an organised tour. In this instance, we would recommend booking a guided tour taken by a local to see the top sights of the pretty island of Barbados. Read on to find out where the best spots...
What a day to be cruising Barbados with Action Charters! Sunny and warm with blue skies and enough wind for sailing, perfect for cruising Barbados. Is cruising around the island of Barbados a bucket list item for you? It was for us. (Editor Update 2021) This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure for more information. As an Amazon Associate, we...
From the moment you arrive at the entrance of Tapas Barbados, you feel that special island relaxed vibe. Imagine dining on the oceanfront in one of the best restaurants in Hastings in Barbados. The Tapas Menu is to die for, you will be back time and time again, just like us. (Editor Update 2021) This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure for...
What do you get when you combine a walking tour, a food tour, and history highlights all in one in Bridgetown Barbados? The popular Lickrish Walking Food Tour of Barbados, but a word of warning, you will need to come feeling hungry, very hungry! Over the years we have enjoyed many food walking tours in Porto and in Dublin Now, were you wondering what...
Are you wondering where the best areas to stay in Cuba are? We have put together a where you should stay in Cuba guide for your next Cuba vacation. (Editor Update 2021) Our Cuba accommodation guide will assist you in understanding: the types of accommodation available throughout Cuba the best part of Cuba to stay cool places to stay in Cuba the pros and cons of Cuba...
There are many Cancun Resorts and Cancun Hotels in Mexico to choose from, so how do you choose which is the right one for you? There are ‘party spa resorts’ and ‘luxury spa resorts’ we chose the Nizuc Resort & Spa because we wanted a luxury resort and spa well away from the party hotels. “ Zen, paradise and luxury”...
Could Ajijic Mexico be the best place for retirees to live? We travelled to Ajijic Jalisco in Mexico for a house sitting assignment for 3 weeks in January 2017. After house sitting around Mexico, this was one area that we had yet to enjoy and we were looking forward to discovering this new town to find out why it was becoming so popular among ex-pat retirees. (Editor...
There are many things to do when you visit Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula Mexico. Chichén Itzá is one of the most beautiful sites of the Mayan Ruins. Our Chichen Itza travel guide will assist in planning your visit. When you travel to Chichen Itza some advance planning is required as it is not the easiest destination to travel to. The impressive Mayan city...
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