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
Day 107: Sun Setting Over Playacar
Some of our best family memories are created when we take time to walk to the beach. We sit and watch the kids swim and splash in the turquoise blue water while the sun melts into the sea. This is the sun setting over our beach in Playacar tonight. It was just stunning. No matter how long we’ve been here, this site never feels repetitive or boring. We’re so thankful for this experience and just wanted to share it with you tonight. Buenas noches todos!
Azul Fives
Azul Fives is a family-friendly beach resort located about ten minutes north of central Playa del Carmen. Photos first and then our thoughts/reviews below. Back to Mexican Resorts. Size: Azul Fives offers 360 contemporary suites, 4 gourmet restaurants, and a Vassa Spa and Fitness Center. Star Level: In terms of service and overall property, we would rate Azul Fives a solid 4.5 star. It is a beautiful resort. This rating, however, is based on two separate site inspections of about two hours each. We have not yet stayed throughout the day,… Read More
Sunscape Sabor Cozumel, 2014
Sunscape Sabor is a family-friendly resort located 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula on the beautiful island of Cozumel. The resort is located about 20 minutes from the Cozumel Airport and is also just a fifteen minute taxi ride away from the ferry terminal. Below are photos we took while using a day pass to visit the property from 7 am until 11 pm. As always, photos first and then the review. Back to Mexican Resorts. Size: This resort offers 218 guest rooms and suites. It is a small… Read More
Three Months: Mexican Independence Day Celebration!
We arrived in Mexico exactly three months ago, on June 16th. We can hardly believe we’ve been living abroad for that long already. The time has passed so quickly, we have experienced so much, and we have made some lifelong friends. What an adventure this has already been, and we haven’t even left North America yet. We look forward to all that is ahead. Here are a few shots from our Independence Day celebrations in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The fiesta started at 10pm and continued on long into the night. We… 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
Generations Maroma
Generations Maroma is a new resort located right next to the famed El Dorado Maroma. It is a family-friendly resort on one of the best beaches in all of the Riviera Maya. As always, photos first, review after. Enjoy! Back to Mexican Resorts. Generations Maroma is a luxury gourmet all-inclusive, all-suite, all-butler beachfront resort for families, couples, groups, and weddings. It is located about 35-40 minutes from the Cancun airport and about 15-20 minutes north of Playa del Carmen. Adults and children 16 years old and older are able to enjoy… Read More
Day 77: Living on Coco Beach
In one day, we transition from our condo in Coco Beach to our condo in Playacar. It is a bittersweet move, as we have loved being here. The view alone through our picture windows has given us hours of joy! The truth is, it has also felt like home, and for that, we are very thankful. The electric bill, however, was beginning to kill our budget. We are on the top floor of our condo, and exposed on three sides. The upside? Gorgeous sea views! Seriously, they were spectacular! This photo below doesn’t come… Read More
Mexican Plants
These are a few Mexican plants you might or might not know. ( I didn’t know them, so don’t feel too bad. I’m not this smart in real life ) A Mexican plant known as the Acanthocereus Cactus (get your breath back ), also known as Barbed-Wire cactus, has six species within it’s group. This cactus is very much shaped like a vine, and it usually has thin stems, which can climb several meters in height. We have some of these in the area we live in, and they are pretty cool…. Read More
Beneficial Plants in Mexico
There are many plants in Mexico which have great benefits and many uses. Whether they are shrubs, trees, herbs, or flowers, they all have characteristics we can benefit from. Three ones that I find interesting are these: Chicalotes, Desert Willow Trees, and Marjoram herbs. Chicalote plants are very interesting. While their stems are prickly and look dangerous, their flowers are pretty and their medical productivity is amazing! They have bluish-green leaves, bright-blue lines, and jagged edges. The flowers are normally white or yellow and have a paper-texture. The fruits are long and… Read More
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