Ever since I started traveling to Mexico for work in 2006, I dreamed about staying in an authentic Hacienda. I wanted to experience the history, the grandeur, and be pampered in its luxury. I checked into Hacienda Xcanatun earlier this year and realized my dream and then some. What made it so special? Attention To […]
The Yucatan Hacienda Holiday – Staying at Hacienda Xcanatun
by Craig Zabransky on October 1, 2014 in Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?
The Yucatan’s Celestún Sunset from Xixim Hotel
by Craig Zabransky on August 17, 2014 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
The hotel manager of Xixim Hotel started walking down the beach towards me as the sun was setting over the Gulf of Mexico. He advised me to capture the Yucatan sunset from the rooftop of the building by the pool. Apparently it held the best view. Honestly, I was content watching it among the countless […]
The Cancun Spring Break Sunrise Surprise
by Craig Zabransky on March 30, 2014 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
Cancun is not known for its sunsets. Make no mistake, I am not saying you can’t enjoy the golden hour on the beach or appreciate nature’s beautiful display in the sky when visiting Cancun, Mexico – you can. In fact, one of the more popular sunsets from my guest post series is from Cancun – […]
A Walk through the Mayan Ruins at Chichen Itza
by Craig Zabransky on November 6, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo
Chichen Itza, identified as one of the new seven wonders of the world, will continue to receive attention as the Mayan Calendar closes in on a new Baktun. Translated by many scholars to a December 21, 2012 date, the day represents a new era of time or as some believe the end of time. Whichever […]
El San Bernardino Convent in Valladolid, Yucatan
by Craig Zabransky on April 5, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo
After my first visit to Chichen Itza, my tour made a second stop in Valladolid before returning back to the Riviera Maya. After lunch we walked our way down Calzada de los Frailes street and arrived at the main square. We arrived at the San Bernardino Convent. Upon arrival, each of us in the tour […]
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