Hosted by Scott Sheehan Directed & Produced by Michael Corbiere All right! Theres nothing like the warm tropical off shore breeze blowing over your pasty-white body. Theres a reason we Canadians flock to Mexico around this time of year: Winter in our country is a season of unrelenting, soul-crushing, wintry brutality. And lets face it, an icy cold Mexican lager or six doesnt hurt. And the relationship between Canadians and their favourite vacation destination has always been a positive one. Weve come down to here to unburden ourselves of our work-a-day worries and woes, and the big-hearted Mexicans have soothed our frazzled minds and bodies with a walloping dose of relaxation, warm hospitality, and fun in the sun. But this year, things have seemingly soured somewhat. Trips by Canadians to Mexico have dropped by as much as 50%! Sure, weve all seen the media reports about the danger thats present in Mexico; the travel advisories, the well-intentioned warnings, the concerned looks from friends and family. But whats the real story? Whats really going on in Mexico? We thought wed come down here and find out for ourselves. Our first day in the sunny south finds us in Cancun, one of the worlds premier resort destinations. Should we have packed bulletproof vests, or would sunscreen and an emergency stash of Imodium be enough? The Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa were kind enough to welcome us into their lovely hotel for a couple of days. What a sweet hotel! We woke up early, had an …
Hosted by Scott Sheehan Directed & Produced by Michael Corbiere Day two in the state of Guerreros double your pleasure destination, and were itching for a bit of exercise. Surfing is a popular pastime (for many, a lifestyle) all around the world, and the coast around Ixtapa offers many great breaks to test your skills. Unfortunately, I dont have any yet, so I thought Id get a quick lesson with Leon, at Catcha Lola. He is a well-known fixture in town, and can teach you how to surf, or, if you already know how, he can take you around the region and share his knowledge of the secret spots. There were two of us out there for the first time in our lives. Me, and Ted from Oakville Ontario. We were given a cursory(!) lesson, and then unleashed upon the waves! Ive always wanted to try surfing, but the chance just hasnt come my way, or when it did, I always found the surfing dudes a little off-putting with their not on my wave, attitude. I am happy to report that on Playa Linda today, I experienced none of this. It was a totally unintimidating environment in which to flail around like a fish out of water in the water which was surprisingly warm, for the Pacific Ocean. And videotape doesnt lie I actually experienced the incomparable feeling of standing up on a surfboard and riding a wave! Sure, it was on a surfboard the size of a bus, on waves the size of well, of really small waves, but it sure felt amazing! Save me a spot on the wave, Leon! Ill be back! My feats of derring-do in …
Hosted by Scott Sheehan Directed & Produced by Michael Corbiere All right! Theres nothing like the warm tropical off shore breeze blowing over your pasty-white body. Theres a reason we Canadians flock to Mexico around this time of year: Winter in our country is a season of unrelenting, soul-crushing, wintry brutality. And lets face it, an icy cold Mexican lager or six doesnt hurt. And the relationship between Canadians and their favourite vacation destination has always been a positive one. Weve come down to here to unburden ourselves of our work-a-day worries and woes, and the big-hearted Mexicans have soothed our frazzled minds and bodies with a walloping dose of relaxation, warm hospitality, and fun in the sun. But this year, things have seemingly soured somewhat. Trips by Canadians to Mexico have dropped by as much as 50%! Sure, weve all seen the media reports about the danger thats present in Mexico; the travel advisories, the well-intentioned warnings, the concerned looks from friends and family. But whats the real story? Whats really going on in Mexico? We thought wed come down here and find out for ourselves. Our first day in the sunny south finds us in Cancun, one of the worlds premier resort destinations. Should we have packed bulletproof vests, or would sunscreen and an emergency stash of Imodium be enough? The Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa were kind enough to welcome us into their lovely hotel for a couple of days. What a sweet hotel! We woke up early, had an …
Hosted by Scott Sheehan Directed & Produced by Michael Corbiere All right! Theres nothing like the warm tropical off shore breeze blowing over your pasty-white body. Theres a reason we Canadians flock to Mexico around this time of year: Winter in our country is a season of unrelenting, soul-crushing, wintry brutality. And lets face it, an icy cold Mexican lager or six doesnt hurt. And the relationship between Canadians and their favourite vacation destination has always been a positive one. Weve come down to here to unburden ourselves of our work-a-day worries and woes, and the big-hearted Mexicans have soothed our frazzled minds and bodies with a walloping dose of relaxation, warm hospitality, and fun in the sun. But this year, things have seemingly soured somewhat. Trips by Canadians to Mexico have dropped by as much as 50%! Sure, weve all seen the media reports about the danger thats present in Mexico; the travel advisories, the well-intentioned warnings, the concerned looks from friends and family. But whats the real story? Whats really going on in Mexico? We thought wed come down here and find out for ourselves. Our first day in the sunny south finds us in Cancun, one of the worlds premier resort destinations. Should we have packed bulletproof vests, or would sunscreen and an emergency stash of Imodium be enough? The Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa were kind enough to welcome us into their lovely hotel for a couple of days. What a sweet hotel! We woke up early, had an …
Small is best for some of us when we travel. Rather than the turmoil of a large city, we want a smaller place where it feels as though nature’s beauty is all around us. If you include yourself into this niche then a stay in the akumal hotel options, resorts or bed and breakfasts will surely interest you. It is a magical place of natural wonders so let us get started with exploring just what it can offer.
To begin with, Akumal is located approximately one hour or so south of Cancun in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. It was originally set up in 1958 as a spot for scuba divers to come enjoy the paradise of sun, sea and sky that all come together here. It is a small place with fewer than 2,000 permanent residents, however it certainly has an incredibly unique charm you will not get in the rest of Mexico. The Akumal hotels and also other places to stay have a very hospitable perspective and that is something seldom found in larger places. In Akumal, vacationers will certainly feel at home, relax and enjoy genuine calm and beauty.
Actually, beauty is held almost sacred here. It is a major retreat spot for artists who come from all over the globe in order to have the opportunity to paint or otherwise draw from these stunning surroundings. The dazzling white sand beaches are not just beautiful, they’re also the location where the sea going Green turtles, a species of rare marine turtles, come to lay their eggs. Incredible aquatic species call the waters around Akumal home and taking a tour of this marine environment is not hard to accomplish should you be inclined to discover nature up close. Naturally, scuba diving is a frequent activity here, as well.
One nice thing that makes this locale quite a good pick for a lot of visitors tends to be that it is very close to other cities. That means vacationers taking in Playa del Carmen, Tulum and also other cities can make one of the several Akumal hotels their home base during their travels. That way, they give themselves calm and space when they return to smaller, quieter Akumal.
If you do choose to come here, know that this is a popular place. You should book any akumal villas and hotels or resorts well in advance so that you have an excellent place to stay. Make sure to bring a camera, also, to capture all that beauty.
As you’ve discovered, Akumal offers a lot that anyone can love. It is rich with beauty that would be tough to find anywhere else. Artists, scuba divers and nature enthusiasts all love this little town nestled next to the Caribbean Sea and you just might, too.
Hosted by Scott Sheehan Directed & Produced by Michael Corbiere Day two in the state of Guerreros double your pleasure destination, and were itching for a bit of exercise. Surfing is a popular pastime (for many, a lifestyle) all around the world, and the coast around Ixtapa offers many great breaks to test your skills. Unfortunately, I dont have any yet, so I thought Id get a quick lesson with Leon, at Catcha Lola. He is a well-known fixture in town, and can teach you how to surf, or, if you already know how, he can take you around the region and share his knowledge of the secret spots. There were two of us out there for the first time in our lives. Me, and Ted from Oakville Ontario. We were given a cursory(!) lesson, and then unleashed upon the waves! Ive always wanted to try surfing, but the chance just hasnt come my way, or when it did, I always found the surfing dudes a little off-putting with their not on my wave, attitude. I am happy to report that on Playa Linda today, I experienced none of this. It was a totally unintimidating environment in which to flail around like a fish out of water in the water which was surprisingly warm, for the Pacific Ocean. And videotape doesnt lie I actually experienced the incomparable feeling of standing up on a surfboard and riding a wave! Sure, it was on a surfboard the size of a bus, on waves the size of well, of really small waves, but it sure felt amazing! Save me a spot on the wave, Leon! Ill be back! My feats of derring-do in …
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