Santa has his crew of elves, the Irish have leprechauns, but for help and luck, Mayan farmers turn to aluxes. Along with astoundingly precise pyramids structures and a fascinating history, the Mayan culture has passed ...

Updated on August 4, 2022 Since it was the last week of summer vacation, a friend and I set off to Ventura Park in two vehicles loaded with kids. Located just under an hour from ...

The Yucatán Peninsula's beauty spreads over a region enveloped by lush, tropical jungle and bordered by the  Caribbean Sea with its awe-inspiring shades of turquoise, aqua and deep blue.  Hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive ...

The island of Cozumel, once a safe harbor for infamous pirates, is a nature lover's paradise.  Located an hour by ferry from Playa del Carmen, this laid-back city is surrounded by part of the Mesoamerican ...

With hundreds of miles of pristine coastline to choose from, several powdery-soft white shores could have very well made the top 5 list.  However, we have selected 5 unique beach settings in and around Playa ...

It had been three years since we had visited the congenial city of Valladolid, Yucatan.  So the kids and I were delighted to have the opportunity to join friends on a day trip to the ...

In honor of the 'I Love Playa del Carmen' contest presented by Bric Vacation Rentals, we interviewed Michelle, a recurring visitor at one of the city's most sought after luxury condos, 'The Elements'.  Michelle first ...