We arrived at the CasaMagna Marriott for a tequila tasting and I immediately noticed blue agave plants as part of the lobby landscape. Not a surprise as the CasaMagna offers its own house tequila; the tequila we came to taste. But, the tasting did surprise. No, not the tequila. Fortunately, I have tasted the difference […]
The Tequila Toast with Champagne Flutes
by Craig Zabransky on December 17, 2010 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel
Sunset Sunday – The Fort at San Blas, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on December 12, 2010 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
Among statues, cannons, and history, I enjoyed the sun’s descent. From atop the hill, I took a few photos to mark the memory, but then started to mentally travel back in time. I wondered what life was like when the Spanish occupied the fort. Their world, that world – so different from mine
Ever Stay Where the Locals Stay?
by Craig Zabransky on December 8, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Reflection
Many of us always eat with the locals for that authentic experience, but did you ever consider staying where the locals stay?
First Stop – Punta Laguna, Riviera Maya
by stayadventurous on December 3, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel
The first scheduled stop on my day’s tour, Punta Laguna, did not excite me. I’ll admit it. My initial thought – skip it. I looked ahead. I thought, let’s head straight to the ancient ruins of Coba and spend more time understanding the mystique and magic of the Mayans.
The Perfect Place to Daydream, Riviera Maya.
by stayadventurous on November 19, 2010 in Beach, Destination, Mexico Travel
Often times, when in Mexico conversation commences about other Mexican destinations. Comparisons – yes, but also (and mostly) about how we all appreciate the country, the culture and the cuisine. I found myself talking about the Riviera Maya yesterday, and as much as I enjoy the adventure of exploring the cenotes, discovering my senses, eating […]
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 Sacred Pool of Chichen Itza at Autumn Equinox
by Craig Zabransky on September 22, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel
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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