“Excuse me señor. Can you tell me where you got the coffee?” The young woman speaks perfect, though heavily accented English. Eight eager faces representing 3 generations wait for my response. They are tourists like me and for the first time in 3 weeks I am providing (not requiring) guidance. […]
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We checked into a “traditional” hotel in Old Cancun called Xbalamque. It was like spending the night in a museum. The walls were covered with hand painted murals depicting Mayan culture. Each floor was a history lesson. We also had our first exposure to the kindness and warmth of the […]
We’ve had lots of friends enjoy the all-inclusive Cancun/Riviera Maya experience. But we chose a beach excursion with a twist, an All-American Road Trip. By going just before “high season” (beginning approximately November 15) we took advantage of lower rates and fewer tourists crowding perfect beaches. By driving ourselves the […]