For some time now, the word around Playa del Carmen has been that the cooking classes at Mayakoba are three hours of delicious fun. So when I saw on the schedule that Chef Karla would ...

If your idea of perfect downtime is hitting the links on a warm summer morning, you will be thrilled to discover a golfer’s paradise in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Picture blue skies as far as the ...

You’ve been looking forward to some much needed rest and relaxation for a while. You find yourself enjoying the warm weather and welcome some downtime at the beach with your family or friends. But your ...

Recently, despite the forecast of grey skies and thunderstorms, my two daughters and I took our seats in front of our canvases at Cocao Beach Club. This scenic meeting place at Punta Esmeralda beach in ...

One morning, as I walked along the beach near my home, I was struck with awe at the sight of a paddle boarder as he glided over the calm sea, the sunrise his backdrop. That ...

Summer is here! For most, it’s one of the high points of the year, right up there with the Christmas holidays and your birthday (if you’re still under 22). Longer days mean you have more ...

This flourishing city by the sea in the Riviera Maya is not your typical Mexican town. It is difficult to believe that only three short decades ago, this now renowned, metropolitan center consisted of just ...

With thousands of images of exotic, tropical destinations streaming through our social media everyday, we can’t help but feel inspired to plan our next vacation. I mean who doesn’t imagine in their daydreams sleeping in ...

Summer is the perfect time of year to host festivals! Outdoor parks come alive with concerts, fireworks and activities surrounding such themes as Independence Day or Peach Fest in Canada’s Okanagan. The Mayan Riviera, known ...

The original Xochimilco outside of Mexico City has a fascinating history. The first people to settle in this region, found regular farming practices impossible due to the area’s extensive wetlands. They developed an alternative method ...