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
El Dorado Maroma
One of our favorite boutique-style resorts on the BEST beach in all of the Riviera Maya! As always, photos first and then our review. Back to Mexican Resorts. El Dorado Maroma is an incredible resort. I have had the opportunity to do two site inspections at this resort as well as stay here with Ryan for four days. For photos and commentary from our last stay, visit: El Dorado Maroma 2011 El Dorado Maroma is a beachfront gourmet all-inclusive resort for guests age 16 and older. For people looking for an intimate resort… Read More
Dreams Riviera Cancun
Dreams Riviera Cancun is an excellent family resort option. It is set on a nice stretch of soft, sandy beach and offers pools, beach activities, fine dining, and so much more. As usual, my photos are first, and my review will follow. Enjoy. Back to Mexican Resorts. Dreams Fact Sheet Dreams Riviera Cancun is ideally located between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, and is a short 20 minutes away from the airport. Size: Dreams Riviera Cancun offers 486 suites located on five different floor levels in each building, along with a Spa,… Read More
Day 64: Why Not Rather Suffer Wrong?
The timing of this strange question could not have been more perfect. Since we arrived in Playa almost two months ago, we have been cheated over and over again. I know that seems a bit harsh, and I don’t mean it to be. I love Playa del Carmen and I especially love its residents! Hopefully you already know this through my other posts. Many of the taxi drivers (taxistas), however, have not garnered the same affection in our hearts. To them, we are ‘turistas’, naive, ignorant, Gringos! Apparently, we also have plenty… Read More
Mayan Meals, Games to the Death and More
Mayans had meals that may not be appealing to many of us in some ways, though they ate things that we would eat today, like fruit, cornmeal, corn. They would also eat rabbit or turkey as well as soup and beans. Even chocolate. Sounds pretty yummy, right? Hey, they even ate tacos. Did I mention the tacos were bug tacos? Did you throw up or lick your lips in anticipation? You may want to skip this paragraph, or maybe you want to grab a notebook and pencil so you can jot down some… Read More
Katie’s Birthday Mexican Style!
Kathryn turned 11 this past week. What a joy! She is the first to celebrate a birthday since we left home two months ago, so we wanted to make sure it was special. We knew it would be hard, being away from all of her friends and family. But…we were not alone. Our teachers from Spanish Joyfully joined us in our celebration. They shared our festivities with a fruit-filled Piñata (thanks, Katya), homemade ice cream cake/tort (gracias, Isabel), and empanadas (stuffed, fried pastries, muchas gracias, Annabella). Katie was completely surprised! She went first to… 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
The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
Living in Mexico has been very different than living back in Chicago. While it has been very hot and humid, with occasional homesickness, this has been a time of learning, serving, trying new things, and building relationships. Since we moved in, we have experienced so much. We have met many wonderful people, visited a few luxurious resorts, attempted to learn Spanish (), snorkeled with turtles and sting rays, and visited ancient ruins. I love the people at our church; they feel like family. The resorts we have gone to have been really… Read More
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