http://travel-guide.dtraveller.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:24:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life.  ... http://travel-guide.dtraveller.com/index.php/festival-of-life-and-death-xcaret/ [caption id="attachment_817" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Xel-Ha Park "][/caption] Xel-Ha Park is well known to Riviera Maya travelers, it's one of the top tour choices in the region for its beautiful lagoons teeming with tropical fish and the natural jungle setting. Families visit to enjoy a little snorkeling, some relaxation and to connect ... http://travel-guide.dtraveller.com/index.php/xel-ha-chacah-garden-5th-anniversary/ Every year between May and September, the whale sharks gather off the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula to enjoy the warm waters rich in their favourite foods.  Whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea, reaching lengths of up to 12 meters or more and weighing up to 36 ... http://travel-guide.dtraveller.com/index.php/whale-shark-festival-2011-isla-mujeres-mexico/ "Mommy mommy mommy, look what I can do, look what I can do!"  Splash!  It's the fourteenth time this morning that my son has shown me his cannon ball skills in the resort pool, and his face still lights up as though it's the first.  I sip my coffee, give ... http://travel-guide.dtraveller.com/index.php/mexico-family-vacation-riviera-maya-escape/ February 14th, a date which inspires great visions of candle light dinners, dewy red roses and faces lit up with joy in reaction to the perfect romantic gift (diamonds anyone?).  Sadly, the reality is often a rushed dinner with the kids throwing nuggets, wilting convenience store flowers and a forced ... http://travel-guide.dtraveller.com/index.php/love-is-in-the-air-romance-in-cancun/ Looking back over 2010, I realize that I am incredibly fortunate.  "Work" for me includes visiting some phenomenal places, taking photos and writing about my adventures in the Riviera Maya and Cancun, it doesn't get much better than that.  As I walk down memory lane, I thought I might bring ... http://travel-guide.dtraveller.com/index.php/top-5-adventures-in-the-riviera-maya-and-cancun-in-2010/ [caption id="attachment_738" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Kukulkan Pyramid Chichen Itza"][/caption] Chichen Itza (or "Chicken Pizza" as it is sometimes lovingly called) really needs no introduction, it's one of the most well-known Mayan ruin sites on the planet and was recently named one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World".  Chichen Itza is ... http://travel-guide.dtraveller.com/index.php/chichen-itza-2/ Walking along a  jungle path, the soft beat of drums and the heady aroma of incense and flowers drive you forward.  The sound of the music gets louder, until the beat of your heart matches the beat of the drum and you can hear voices softly singing, though you can't ... http://travel-guide.dtraveller.com/index.php/festival-of-life-and-death-at-xcaret/ Xplor adventure park is located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, land of lush jungle, hidden underground rivers and ancient mysteries.  Since opening in 2009, Xplor has thrilled thousands of guests with its adrenaline-fueled activities and all inclusive freedom, and I just couldn't wait to experience it for myself. I hardly ... http://travel-guide.dtraveller.com/index.php/xplor-adventure-park-riviera-maya/ [caption id="attachment_683" align="aligncenter" width="504" caption="The "Azalia""][/caption] In a small boat flying across the turquoise waters off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, the sense of excitement builds as the captain reports with a smile that a large group of giant sea creatures has been spotted not too far away.  Just what ... http://travel-guide.dtraveller.com/index.php/swimming-with-whale-sharks-2/