End Abductions Now – An Update!
You may remember I wrote a post almost two full years ago about our friend, Eric. We met him in Mexico while we were living there for four months, studying Spanish, and working alongside a local church. Here is my previous blog post: End Abductions Now! My Story. Though his home is in Michigan, he has been living in Playa del Carmen off and on since January, 2013, when his wife abducted his two sweet babies while on vacation. We had the opportunity to see Eric once more when we returned to Cancun/Playa… Read More
Secrets the Vine, Cancun, Mexico
2016 Update: We visited Secrets the Vine for our second time in August and this time we stayed 3 nights. Here is a quick photo update on this beautiful resort. This resort has remained almost exactly as we remember it, so there is no need for a detailed update…other than to share a few additional photos. What a fantastic resort, especially for adults, singles, and quick weekend getaways for friends and family. The Vine is in a fantastic location with easy bus or taxi access to the main shopping areas in the hotel zone. Almost… Read More
2015 Reflections of Gratitude
“From His fullness we all have received Grace Upon Grace” John 1:16 As I reflected on this past year, I was reminded of God’s goodness to us in so many ways. My dear friend, Cindy, shared the above verse and it mirrored our sentiments exactly. Much of His goodness has come in the shape and form of people! God has surrounded us with so many warm, loving, kind-hearted generous souls who have opened their homes and hearts to us throughout our year on the road. While I would love to list each and every one… Read More
Ocean Coral and Turquesa
Ocean Coral and Turquesa is a beautiful resort located about 20 minutes away from Cancun International Airport. It is about 30 minutes south of Cancun and 30 minutes north of Playa del Carmen, so guests have several fun options if they want to get off the property. Keep in mind, however, that taxi fares can be rather costly. As always, photos first and then the review. Enjoy. Return to Mexican Resorts. Ocean Coral and Turquesa Fact Sheet Size: Ocean Coral and Turquesa offers 591 rooms/suites, a large variety of restaurants, four beautiful… Read More
Treasures of Xcaret – Photo Blog
We wanted to do something really special for Ryan’s 13th birthday. When subtly trying to uncover what he most wanted to do, we were surprised to discover that he wanted nothing more than to float deep down in an underground river! For whatever reason, this was the experience he was longing for. At about the same time, our Spanish teacher surprised us with six free passes to Xcaret, since her husband works there. We couldn’t believe the timing! And so we surprised Ryan by spending the whole day here. While there are… Read More
Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun
Photos first and then our review/thoughts on Secrets Silversands. Make sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom! Back to Mexican Resorts. Secrets Silversands is a lovely, adults-only, beachfront, all-inclusive resort just north of Puerto Morelos. It is close enough to both Cancun and Playa del Carmen for the adventurous traveler who likes to get off property and explore the surrounding areas and towns. One great thing about this all-inclusive resort? No wristbands! Size: Secrets Silversands offers 433 luxurious suites. That said, I would not describe it as a… Read More
Azul Sensatori Puerto Morelos
Family-friendly beach resort. Photos first and then our thoughts/reviews below. Back to Mexican Resorts. Azul Sensatori: Fact Sheet Azul Sensatori is a family-friendly active beachfront resort with about 435 suites. It is located about fifteen to twenty minutes south of the Cancun International Airport. While it says it’s in Puerto Morelos, please note that the resort actually sits just north of the small town of Puerto Morelos, next to the Secrets Silversands Resort. This resort is part of the Karisma chain of properties that offers “gourmet inclusive” vacations. Since the Karisma Resorts are pretty… Read More
Generations Riviera Maya
A picture paints a thousand words, so photos first, reviews later. Back to Mexican Resorts. Generations Riviera Maya: Generations Riviera Maya is a new resort built right next to El Dorado Casitas Royale. It is also a part of the Karisma Chain, but offers an upscale option for friends and families with children. This family-friendly beachfront all-suite, all-butler resort is located about thirty minutes south of Cancun International Airport. Playa del Carmen sits about twenty-five minutes further south of the resort as well, so day trips to either Cancun or Playa are… Read More
Day 19: Celebrating the Fourth of July in Mexico! A photo blog…
We were not expecting 4th of July celebrations in Playa del Carmen and were taken completely by surprise! What a fun, heart-warming day. We are so thankful for the country with which we have been blessed and it was neat to have time to reflect on these things during the evening. Happy Fourth of July, America!
Manny’s Story – Cancun, Mexico
I’d love to introduce you to…let’s just call him “Manny.” We met him our first day in Playa del Carmen and he shared with us his unique story. In 2002, when he was 17 years old, he met a woman who was 11 years older than he was. She was a tourist who frequently visited Cancun. Over time, she talked Manny into sneaking into the United States. She said it would be easy, and she would take care of all of the details. He was reluctant at first, and didn’t know… Read More
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