Tourist FYI

Cancun Airport Arrival & Departure Tips

December 31, 2021 0
Cancun was the #2 most visited city in the world throughout the pandemic. Despite the rest of the world shutting down, not only has Cancun airport stayed wide open the entire time, but they’ve actually surpassed passenger numbers from 2019, breaking arrival records for incoming tourists. No negative test or proof of [……]
Events

To Benefit the Children

December 31, 2021 0
Gilley’s Tequilaville Christmas Fiesta was another success!  Over 600 kids lined up to choose their presents in Akumal.  Remaining gifts were taken to a nearby pueblo.   #GivingTuesday 2021 Fundraising Recap For the first time in 2021, we decided to focus our fundraising efforts around this initiative and we set [……]
Health

Spices & Herbs: Garlic

December 31, 2021 0
Throughout ancient history, garlic was used mainly for its medicinal properties.  Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, used to prescribe garlic to treat a variety of medical conditions.  Modern science has confirmed many of these beneficial health effects.  It is garlic’s sulfur compounds that bring these benefits. Garlic supplements have been [……]
News

Bits & Pieces – January 2022

December 31, 2021 0
A  little this & that from the media. • Chignahuapan makes 70mn holiday ornaments a year — one at a time!  https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexicolife/chignahuapan-makes-70mn-holiday-ornaments-a-year/ • More Maya Train modifications announced for section 5 north    https://www.riviera-maya-news.com/more-maya-train-modifications-announced-for-section-5-north/2021.html • Cancún airport close to record-breaking flight numbers!  https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/cancun-airport-record-flight-numbers/ • Foreigners in Mexico on tourist visas can [……]
News

Just Another Day in Paradise: Akumal

December 31, 2021 0
— The following few paragraphs are taken from an article in International Living emagazine by Don Murray:  Akumal…Where the Jungle Meets the Sea.  Go to https://internationalliving.com/countries/mexico/akumal-mexico/  to read the full article. The secret is out. Located where the jungle meets the beach, Akumal is learning to cope with increasing numbers of returning vacationers [……]
Culture

Bits of Tourismo

December 31, 2021 0
Recently some interesting tourism posts have been spotted, so we grouped them in their own Bits . . . • The beautiful and enigmatic Chacchobén https://yucatanmagazine.com/the-beautiful-and-enigmatic-chacchoben/ • Monarch butterfly numbers are up this year at Mexico’s largest sanctuary https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/monarch-butterfly-numbers-up-sanctuary/ • Plans for new cruise line from Cozumel to Havana, Cuba in [……]
Events

First Friday – December 2021

December 31, 2021 0
Once again we rendezvoused at La Buena Vida to see each others’ faces and catch up on chatter.  If you’re around on Friday, 7 January 2022 drop by La Buena Vida at 5:00 — we’ll be there!  
Culture

A Mexican Navidad Experience

December 24, 2021 0
— This video was shot at  Teatro Degollado Guadalajara,  forwarded by our friendly neighborhood insurance guy, Luis Lobo.  A delightful way to begin the day!