A week ago Austin and I arrived at the beautiful Oaxacan coast. We have found ourselves becoming quite comfortable in a small town nestled amongst the rocks of the Pacific. This particular town (whose name I shall not share, as I promised the person who shared it with me that I’d never tell a soul, or at least not write about it on the internet) has only a single street running through it, and only a few small tiendas from which to buy food. Continue reading “A Picture-less Post of a Picturesque Place”
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Beautiful Beaches and Mesmerizing Mayans in Tulum
After our sweaty search for lodgings on Isla Mujeres the previous day, Austin and I decided to make reservations ahead of time in Tulum, the next stop on our Mexican tour. Arriving in Tulum it became quickly obvious the reservation hadn’t been necessary – most of the places we passed were maybe at half occupancy. The crowds of Cancun and Isla Mujeres were long gone now – it was official, we had escaped the tourist season. Continue reading “Beautiful Beaches and Mesmerizing Mayans in Tulum”
Textures of Tulum
More to come soon, but for now – here’s a teaser of my Tulum travels. Continue reading “Textures of Tulum”
Finding Calm on Isla Mujeres
From Cancun Austin and I hopped the ferry to Isla Mujeres. This Mexican Caribbean island quickly proved to be the perfect respite to Cancun’s noise and traffic. Exiting the ferry terminal, it was easy to see that people move slower here – literally, most of the traffic was made up of scooters and golf carts. Continue reading “Finding Calm on Isla Mujeres”
Bavaro Hotel Review: Playa Turquesa
When looking for accommodations in the Punta Cana/Bavaro area, you won’t find yourself lacking for options. Famous for its array of all-inclusive resorts, there’s a place for every budget and need on this stretch of sand. But the idea of spending 4 weeks at an all-inclusive wasn’t appealing to my family and I, so we set our sights on finding a condo to rent. We wanted the flexibility to move around the area and have our own kitchen, but we still wanted resort-like amenities like pool and beach access. We found everything we needed at Playa Turquesa. Continue reading “Bavaro Hotel Review: Playa Turquesa”
Playa del Macao
Twenty minutes north of Bavaro you’ll find a strikingly different kind of Dominican beach. Continue reading “Playa del Macao”
Beaches, Blue Lagoons, & Swim-Up Bars in Cap Cana
On Christmas day our family group of 17 met inside the resort of Cap Cana to spend the day together at Juanillo Beach. Continue reading “Beaches, Blue Lagoons, & Swim-Up Bars in Cap Cana”
La Romana Hotel Review: Casa de Campo
When I was a kid, I spent many summer weeks in this sprawling resort project in the southeast portion of the country. A few days ago we went to visit family who were staying here and I got to revisit some old haunts. Continue reading “La Romana Hotel Review: Casa de Campo”
Punta Cana Hotel Review: Punta Cana Resort & Club
As you know if you’ve been keeping up with my past posts, my family and I have spent the past few weeks using Bavaro as our jump-off point for Dominican explorations. But on previous trips to the DR we have stayed at the Punta Cana Resort & Club, and since many members of my family are members of the club, we’ve come to this place on several occasions to enjoy their many amenities. Continue reading “Punta Cana Hotel Review: Punta Cana Resort & Club”
The Beach at Bavaro: What Not to Wear
On our first full day in our new home-away-from-home my mom and I took a long walk on the beach and found ourselves in giggles. The beach at Bavaro is very different then the beaches we had just visited in the southwest. Boasting one of the longest stretches of white sand in the Caribbean, Bavaro has become home to a large number of all-inclusive resorts. And with the resorts come the people – people of all shapes, sizes, and sensibilities. Continue reading “The Beach at Bavaro: What Not to Wear”
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