Seeing Sea Turtles – Akumal Bay, Mexico

August 31, 2014

In summer, visitors to Akumal, Mexico have the opportunity to observe the complete life cycle of sea turtles from hatching to nesting. During a recent trip, we stayed one night (August 1, 2014) at a beachfront hotel in Akumal’s south bay. We were reminded at check in that it was peak nesting season and that […]

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Panama Canal Celebrates 100th Anniversary Today

August 15, 2014

The Panama Canal, a 48-mile shortcut between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, celebrates its 100th Anniversary today. In 1994, the American Society of Civil Engineers named the Canal as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Modern World” paying tribute to civil engineering achievements of the 20th Century. Partial (4-5 hours) and full transit (8-9 […]

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Peru – South America’s Most Awarded Destination at the 2014 World Travel Awards

August 13, 2014

Did you hear the news? Peru was South America’s Most Awarded Destination at the 2014 World Travel Awards. This annual event serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. The 2014 event was held in Quito, Ecuador on Saturday, August 9. Peru’s Awards: Leading Cultural Destination: […]

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Tulum Ruins – Riviera Maya, Mexico

August 9, 2014

Tulum doesn’t have the highest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula. Tulum doesn’t have a ball court or observatory. What Tulum does have is stunning Caribbean views and white sand beaches. Tulum’s claim to fame is that it’s the only seaside Mayan archaeological site. If you find yourself in Cancun or Mexico’s Riviera Maya, try to […]

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