The Best Cruise Excursion in Costa Maya, Mexico

On our recent cruise through the Caribbean, one of the ports of call was in Costa Maya, Mexico, which is also known as Mahahual. This cruise port offers access to a number of interesting excursions in the southern region of the Yucatan such as snorkeling, relaxing on the nearby beaches, and of course visiting the nearby Chacchoben Mayan Ruins. We opted to take an excursion to the ruins that was not provided by the cruise line. Instead, we booked it separately so that we could have a more authentic experience, save some money, and make sure that our payment went to a locally owned company. Here's how you can do the same.

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What country should you visit for your first trip abroad?

When someone asks me where they should go when traveling abroad for the first time, I often suggest a small handful of countries based on my own experiences. Knowing that these countries are easy to get around, have high standards of comfort and safety, and are also affordable, a few specific places often come up in conversation. However, I’m only one person, and everyone has an opinion. So, I asked a large number of travel experts the same question....

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Tayrona National Park – A Great Weekend Escape from Cartagena

If I had to say there was one can’t miss spot for a weekend get away from Cartagena, it would have to be Tayrona National Park, located just north of Santa Marta. Colombia’s most well known national park, Tayrona offers beautiful scenery with the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range running into the Caribbean Sea and mostly unspoiled beaches.

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