Cancun is a premier vacation destination for people from all over the world. Located in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, the Caribbean city destination is known for its stunning white sandy beaches, lush jungle, and fascinating culture. Whether planning or looking to take a road trip with friends or plan a romantic getaway, Cancun […]
Discovering the Best Things to Do in Cancun
by stayadventurous on June 2, 2023 in Guest Post, Mexico Travel
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 […]
Chasing Cenotes in the Yucatan – Staying Adventurous Ep 67
by Craig Zabransky on March 31, 2023 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes
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 […]
Answering the Question: Where to Eat in Merida, Yucatan?
by Craig Zabransky on March 30, 2023 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel
Eating out in Merida is required tourist activity. These adventures in culture through cuisine will be another highlight on any trip to the state of Yucatan. Mexico offers some of the best food in the world and Merida offers one of its best regional cuisines to taste – Yucateca cuisine. After my recent adventures in […]
Top Things to Do in Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on February 8, 2023 in Guest Post, Mexico Travel
Being renowned for all-inclusive resorts and beautiful beaches, there’s so much to do and explore in Mexico. The country is rich in culture, interesting people, delectable food, and overall adventure. Due to the depth of what the country has to offer, many visitors only scratch the surface of Mexico. Hopefully, the below list will help […]
Podcast Episode 02: Traveling the State of Yucatan, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on April 20, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes
The Yucatan is more than Cancun and the Riviera Maya. In fact these Mexican tourist destinations are not even located in the state of Yucatan itself (but on the Yucatan Peninsula). Actually, the state of Yucatan, one of the 31 states of Mexico holds much different treasures and it was definitely a place I wanted […]
Where to Stay in Downtown Mérida, Yucatán? Casa Azul Hotel
by Craig Zabransky on January 27, 2015 in Where to Stay?
Yucatán’s capital city, Mérida, leaves an impression on its visitors. The grand paseos, tasty local cuisine and a place enriched by its hacienda history continues to grow in popularity for visitors seeking to travel inside Mexico and explore beyond its beaches. And when searching for a place to stay in the heart of Mérida, a city nicknamed […]
The Virgin Beaches of the Yucatan at Hotel Xixim
by Craig Zabransky on January 15, 2015 in Beach, Mexico Travel
After driving the ten-kilometer coastal road from Celestún, Yucatán further out of town (into the wild), I arrived to the eco-friendly Hotel Xixim. It took nearly 30 minutes to travel those last few kilometers from town, but the Hotel offering a “Unique Mayan Experience” offered me a chance to relive a childhood memory and experience a […]
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