Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is a small island located off the coast of Cancun, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico. Most people – including ourselves – usually visit on … Continue Reading Isla Mujeres
Cenotes Azul, Cristalino & Jardin de Eden
There are many great things to do along Mexico’s Riviera Maya, from visiting the white sand beaches to historic Mayan Ruins, but the jungles have a secret hidden under their … Continue Reading Cenotes Azul, Cristalino & Jardin de Eden
Puerto Morelos
Puerto Morelos is one of the most beautiful places along the Riviera Maya, located halfway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen along Mexico’s beautiful Caribbean coastline. While other population centers … Continue Reading Puerto Morelos
El Cielo / The Sky
Today, it is time to take a dip into the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean and enjoy El Cielo, one of the most pristine places on the island of … Continue Reading El Cielo / The Sky
Cozumel Boat trip – Columbia Reef & El Cielo
We love to explore close to home, and we’re lucky that our current home is a tropical island in the Caribbean. Rob’s parents were recently visiting us on Cozumel, and … Continue Reading Cozumel Boat trip – Columbia Reef & El Cielo
An afternoon at Xpu-Ha Beach
Xpu-Ha is the picture perfect postcard beach, the type of destination that you would conjure up in your head while daydreaming of escaping to somewhere tropical. The blue skies, turquoise … Continue Reading An afternoon at Xpu-Ha Beach
Sunsets on Cozumel – vol. 1
Cozumel is a Caribbean island located about 30-km off the coast from Playa del Carmen, Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula. Unlike the rest of the Riviera Maya, it is one … Continue Reading Sunsets on Cozumel – vol. 1
Day of the Dead: A celebration of Life & Death
Last week Mexico celebrated the Dia de Los Muertos, in English known as Day of the Dead. We joined in on the celebration in Playa del Carmen, near our home … Continue Reading Day of the Dead: A celebration of Life & Death
Snorkeling at Columbia Reef
Cozumel is well known around the world for being home to some of the best underwater scenery in the Riviera Maya, on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The reef is part … Continue Reading Snorkeling at Columbia Reef
From the Rocky Mountains to the Caribbean
Travel Journal #9 Two weeks ago we were in the Canadian Rockies with snow and freezing temperatures, surrounded by mountains. Today we are back in the Caribbean, back home on … Continue Reading From the Rocky Mountains to the Caribbean
Snorkeling at Punta Sur
We had been planning an afternoon adventure for Punta Sur since we arrived on Cozumel – we were told there were beautiful beaches and a great reef for snorkeling. Whoever … Continue Reading Snorkeling at Punta Sur