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5 Things to Know about Cancun Beaches

February 22, 2011

There’s nothing I like better in Cancun than spending the day on the beach. I love walking around with my feet in the sand, joining in a game of beach volleyball and swimming in the beautiful water. And even though I’m not a kid anymore, I still enjoy the occasional sand castle. Everyone loves the [...]

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What You Should Know About the 2010 Climate Change Conference in Cancun

January 11, 2011

I love Cancun (obviously) and so I spend a lot of time looking through news about Cancun. So if you’re like me, you’ve probably heard about an UN conference in Cancun dealing with “something about the environment” that was held in December. So what was all of the fuss about? I decided to dig a [...]

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Christmas in Cancun: 12 Things You Should Know

December 20, 2010

Laying on the beach, sun tanning in the high 70s instead of freezing back home can sound like an appealing idea. But many people have more questions about spending Cancun in Christmas. People wonder if popular attractions or restaurants will be open on Christmas. Also many people might want to know what types of celebrations [...]

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Celebrating Hanal Pixan and Day of the Dead in Cancun

October 28, 2010

While most of Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead – an Aztec tradition combined with Christian beliefs – Cancun and the Yucatan Pennisula celebrate a different Mayan version called Hanal Pixán. It is similar to Day of the Dead in the fact that the souls of the dead come back to visit and there are [...]

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How Far is ___ From Cancun?

October 20, 2010

Cancun has tons of attractions, restaurants and hotels, but a lot of the attractions that draw the crowds are located elsewhere on the Yucatan Peninsula. There are fantastic Mayan ruins like Chichen Itza or Tulum, fun eco-parks like Xcaret and Xel-ha and other islands to explore such as Isla Mujeres and Cozumel. However, some of [...]

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Things to Do in Cancun with Kids For Under $25

October 17, 2010

Traveling with the whole family can get expensive, especially when it comes to finding things to do in Cancun with the kids. Tours can be over a $100 per person and when you multiply that by everyone in the family, it can be tempting to stay in that all inclusive resort and not leave. I’ve [...]

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3 Great Blogs About Living in Cancun

September 20, 2010

Since I’m constantly researching Cancun, I find a great resource is reading about the people who actually live there. Here are some of my favorites:

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Cancun All Inclusives: The Pros and Cons

September 16, 2010

‘ll be the first to admit that I’ve experienced the benefits of staying in an all inclusive in Cancun. I’ve spent days enjoying the all you can drink Strawberry Daiquiris, Margaritas and the bartender’s daily specialties by the pool. And I’ve had a fantastic trip, coming home with a great tan and fabulous memories. But [...]

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Cancun Adults Only Resorts Myths vs. Facts

September 8, 2010

Here’s a question I know people wonder, but sometimes are afraid to ask when looking for a Cancun hotel – What is exactly is an Adults Only Resort? Cancun is a place that has something for everything – including many adults only resorts for those who want to vacation, well, with other adults. Many people [...]

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Meet the Sculptures of the World’s Largest Underwater Museum

August 10, 2010

Cancun’s newest attraction, the Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA) better known as the Underwater Museum – is a museum of sculptures submerged in the water of the National Marine Park near Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta Nizuc. The eco-friendly goal of the museum is to re-position some of the heavy traffic (750,000 visitors a year) [...]

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