Month: May 2017

Honeymoon in Mexico

Honeymoon in Mexico

The stress of planning a wedding can be all but crippling, though the results of this hard labor are satisfying to be sure. Your honeymoon is really the best way that you and your spouse can unwind, relax, and celebrate this most important period of your life together. When it comes to honeymooning from the US, there are quite a few contenders as honeymoon destinations: Brazil, Cuba and, of course, Mexico. Everywhere south of Mexico you will find sun, sea, and sand to enjoy, but we have some reasons as to why Mexico should stand out from the crowd for you! Take a look at why you should honeymoon in Mexico…. Honeymoon in Mexico – Breathtaking Beaches The beaches found in Mexico are some of the most beautiful and pristine in the world, and they range from bustling tourist spots to idyllic, secluded havens. No matter where you land on your honeymoon in Mexico, you will find the beaches of Mexico a romantic paradise for newlyweds of all descriptions. Nothing is quite so romantic as …

Is Mexico Safe for Vacations?

Is Mexico Safe for Vacations?

The short answer? Yes! Mexico is a safe vacation destination. The cautious answer? No place on earth is 100% safe, as we have seen in recent years with the ever-increasing incidents of terrorism in countries that are considered among the safest in the world. Nevertheless, when it comes to Mexico, there are very real reasons why you might be asking yourself this question: Is Mexico safe for vacations? Is Mexico safe for vacations? When it comes to safety in Mexico as a whole, the media likes to draw attention to the scandalous, shocking, and sensational goings on that sometimes occur (most often in border towns and states). Nonetheless, these stories do not represent the whole country, and even exaggerate the frequency of such issues in the more dangerous areas of the country. When visiting the major tourist destinations, you chances of being involved in any violent crime is greatly reduced. In fact, the tourists hotspots in the south and along the coasts of Mexico are, by and large, beautiful, vibrant, luxurious, and very safe, often …

Eco-Friendly Vacations

Eco-Friendly Vacations

When you’re looking for travel options regarding your next vacation you should keep in mind that all your choices affect the environment; this is why choosing areas, resorts, and activities that are eco-friendly is such an important thing. As more and more travelers become aware of the negative impact that heavy tourism has upon certain areas of the world, responsible tourism and eco-friendly vacations are on the rise. This is why it is easy now, with so much more availability than ever before, to design a customized, eco-friendly vacation experience. Why Choose Eco-Friendly Vacations? We all want to travel and see the beauty of the wide world, and in order to ensure that everyone is able to do just that whilst keeping the world intact ecotourism must be a priority for everyone. Eco-friendly vacations aren’t all about sweat lodges, dread-locks, and hemp clothing as some people might imagine; ecotourism is about trying to minimize the damage that everyday actions and tourism do to the environment. When responsibility and eco-friendliness are prioritized in the tourist industry …

Fauna in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere

Fauna in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere

The Sian Ka’an Biosphere and Nature Reserve is an amazingly secluded and well-preserved chunk of land on the coast of Mexico which features unique habitats such as swamps, coastal lagoons, mangrove thickets, and inland lagoons. This is an area that plays host to some of the world’s most endangered animals, and it’s an area which is fortunate enough to receive the care and conservation it deserves. Here is some of the fauna found in the area; Birds The Sian Ka’an Biosphere is home to a staggering 326 different bird species recorded so far. This number includes 219 species which are in full-time residence, and 65 migratory species that winter here; this preserve is on the migratory path for birds which travel to central and south America, and the preserve counts sees 21 of the 23 wading bird species found resident in Mexico as a whole. The birds you may spot here include the cormorant, crowned pigeon, frigate, jabiru stork, toucan, great curassow, ocellated turkey, yucatan troglodyte and chara, woodstor, the hair heron, white ibis, albo …