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Restaurants in Cancun for Valentines Day

With so many great restaurants in Cancun, it can be difficult to choose the perfect one. So I decide to make a big list of restaurants in Cancun by category, I hope these suggestions can help to know if you want something romantic, more like mexican, italian, I add my personal recommendations of restaurants in Cancun and more.

My Favorite Restaurants in Cancun

Here are my personal recommendations for you according to my own experience and tastes.

– Porfirio’s – this is my favorite of all mexican restaurants in Cancun, I love the atmosphere, the music, the service and the view, you’ll never get bored here. They play mexican music like Alejandro Fernandez or Luis Miguel, while you are eating every half hour the mariachis start playing one or 2 mexican songs, at afternoon is a very mexican-fancy restaurant and at night is more like a nice bar. The “mazapan or nutela mezcal” are delicious if you like sweets, if you like tacos the “Chamorro al horno” and “Carnitas de Pulpo” are my favorite dishes.

(prices vary between $20 – $50 per person)

Hotel Zone, Blvd. Kukulcan Km 14.2 Tel.8406040

Open: Sunday 1pm-10pm // Monday-Saturday 1pm-1am

– Marakame, I like this place for the decoration, the sofas in the second floor are the best spot. The juices are huge and delicious. I recommend you to go at the afternoon, and take the snack table with cheese and wine. They play live music every Thursday night.

(prices vary between $15 – $30 usd per person)

Romantic Restaurants

Here you can find out where to take that special someone for a romantic meal on Valentine’s Day or a special date, all of these restaurants have excellent atmosphere.

– Puerto Madero, the view is beautiful and they have an excellent service, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Cancun for a romantic dinner.

(prices vary between $25 – $60 usd per person)

Hotel Zone, Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 14.1

TEL. 885-2827, 885-2829 – 31 Open Daily 1pm-1am

– Lorenzillo’s, very romantic place of seafood, next to the lagoon. I recommend you to go at sunset, so you can have a beautiful and romantic view. Rockefeller oysters are delicious.

(prices vary between $50 – $100 usd per person)

Hotel Zone, Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 10.5
Tel. 883-1254 or 883-3088 Open Daily 1PM -12:30AM

– La Habichuela, great service and a beautiful view. The food is delicious and they also have a mayan show! On the outside there is a place for a romantic dinner, perfect for Valentine’s Day!

(Prices vary between $20 – $60 per person)

– Casa Rolandi, beautiful view and every Valentine’s Day they have a special dinner and a great singer.

Av. Kukulcan Km. 13.5 | Marina Blue Ray / Side Lagoon Open Daily 1pm-1am
Phone +52 998 883 2557

More private and romantic

– Thai, make a reservation with time to have dinner in a private table over the water, very romantic and beautiful.

(Prices vary between $25 – $60 per person)

La Isla, Boulevard Kukulkan Km12.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.

Tel:01 998 176 8070 Open 6pm-12pm

– Casitas at Ritz-Carlton, here you can have a very private, fancy and romantic dinner in a beautiful palapa next to the ocean, this is ideal for a couple on Valentines Day in Cancun. The reservation of the palapa costs $150

(prices vary between $60 – $130 per person)

Romantic Dinner on a Boat

Take a romantic sunset trip in a Spanish galleon in the lagoon with lobster dinner and live sax music. More Info

Simple, Cozy and Delicious Restaurants in Cancun

– Pescado Ciego, this is perfect for a delicious local seafood lunch, the atmosphere is very special and nice. People treat you well and make you feel at home.

(prices vary between $10 – $30)

– El Tigre y El Toro, the decor is very cute with creative details, it is ideal for a casual valentines dinner.

(prices vary between $10 – $25)

– Vino Tinto, I like the pasta and the salads here, the atmosphere is great here. My mom and my sister went the last Valentines day to this restaurant in Cancun.

(prices vary between $15 – $30)

– La Fonda del Zancudo, a place full of vegetation and beautiful lighting. The food is simple and delicious cocktails are delicious, perfect for dinner on valentines day with your date.

(Prices vary between $8 – $25 per person)

January 19, 2016
The Ultimate Guide to Cancun for Couples

It is proven that traveling with your couple is the best way to keep alive that spark that keep you wanna stay together forever, been able to enjoy something new and explore the world with the person you love the most is one of the most amazing things!

So I see you are thinking about Cancun Beach. Let me tell you is a great choice. Cancun is recognized for being one of the best tourist destinations in Mexico. Few places in the world offer such exciting and accessible diversity for romantic couples: honeymoon resorts, cristaline beaches, breathtaking mayan ruins, dance until 4 am, snorkel, golf, parasailing and much more. Remember that always it is important to come prepared before time, so after a lot of research on this topic I did the Ultimate Guide to Cancun for Couples:

STAY IN LE BLANC SPA & RESORT

This is ranked as the top resort for couples and #1 All Inclusive Resort in Mexico only for adults. Located 20 minutes from Cancun Airport. It is fulled with nice restaurants & bars, private beaches, big pools, fabulous spas, gym and other activities. Most couples choose this resort for its relaxing atmosphere and royal attendance to their guests.

TAKE AT LEAST ONE TOUR

There are a lot of tours in Cancun that you can enjoy: aquatic parks, visit the Wonder of Chichen Itza, snorkel in the reef, scuba dive, ride in the pirate cruise, go to a cenote and lots of more tours you can do. I recommend to take the tour of Xel-ha, is the best aquatic park in the Mayan Riviera (30 minutes away from Cancun) and perfect for couples. You can snorkel with the tropical fish, eat in one of the many buffets, explore the caves, cliff climb, zipline, swing on a rope, bike tours and other more activities.There is also Chichén Itza if you want to meet one of the 7 World Wonders and receive the good energy from the Gods. Chichen Itza, located 4 hours from Cancun, is the most famous archaeological Mayan ruins. You can visit Chichen Itza in the morning until the afternoon where the pyramids come alive with Chichen Itza Light & Sound. Some tours include food, tickets and transportation. Click here to see all tours of Chichen Itzá.

Moon Spa & Golf Club Green Fee

Another great getaway activity for couples is Golf, Cancun has beautiful and big golf camps in which you can play. Drag your mouse a little to see some Golf Camp pictures of Cancun.

Moon Spa & Golf Club Twilight

Cancun Golf Club at Pok Ta Pok Green Fee

VISIT ISLA MUJERES

This Island is located 30 minutes from Cancun in the Ferry (a yellow Ship). There is no other way to get there at least that you and your partner want to cross the ocean swimming! A lot of people do it in triathlons and swimming competitions. To take the Ferry from Cancun to Isla Mujeres you have to go to Puerto Juarez or Playa Tortugas, in any of this ports you can leave to Isla Mujeres. I recommend you to buy the tickets with anticipacion, you can click here to check the prices and tours in Isla Mujeres.

VISIT CANCUN NIGHTLIFE

There are many bars and discos depending on your mood. The Nightlife Zone (located 10 minutes from Le Blanc Hotel in the Hotel Zone of Cancun) works all day to offer the best nights to travelers. I recommend if you are looking for a relaxing but fun bar to go to Chuchito Perez, this bar is located in Plaza Forum at the terrace, you can see all nightlife of Cancun from that bar. If you want to go to a disco, go to Mandala or Vaquita, those are great for the music and fun atmosphere! Click here to see Nightlife Packages in Cancun.

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January 19, 2016
The Ultimate Guide to Cancun for Young Travelers

The ultimate guide to Cancun Beach for Young Travelers

Cancun Beach is recognized for being one of the best tourist destinations in Mexico. 30 years ago, it was just beach, vegetation and few constructions. Now thousands of spring breakers and young people around the world travel to Cancun to spend their vacation not only for its beaches but for this big avenue called “Zona Hotelera” surrounded by the Caribbean beaches, hotels, nightlife and luxury restaurants.

I did my ultimate guide to Cancun Beach for young travelers:

This is an all-inclusive resort where many young travelers choose for its fun atmosphere. It counts with many entertainment activities such as beach games, pool games, dj parties, golf courses, dance lessons, watersports and has one of the biggest pools of all the resorts in Cancun. Also counts with a private beach only for guests. More than 15 restaurants are at the Grand Oasis, I recommend the Mexican Sarabe if you want to eat mexican food. Some bars and discos have free entrance for guests. How to get there?

I supposed you can´t wait to jump in the Caribbean beach. It is proved that spending a day in contact with the sea helps to release the stress and to relax. Don’t forget your sunscreen, the sun is super strong in Cancun.
It depends on where you stay, some hotels offer private beach; but if you want to go to a public beach (which are in excellent condition), I recommend “Playa Forum” (located behind the Party Zone of Cancun at Km. 10), this beach is very amused for the music and cool atmosphere, you can relax drinking your favorite coctail and play a volleyball game at the seashore.

There are a lot of tours in Cancun that you can enjoy: aquatic parks, visit the Wonder of Chichen Itza, snorkel in the reef, scuba dive, ride in the pirate cruise, go to a cenote and lots of more tours you can do. I recommend to take the tour of Xel-ha, is the best aquatic park in the Mayan Riviera (30 minutes away from Cancun), you can snorkel with the tropical fish, eat in one of the many buffets, explore the caves, cliff climb, zipline, swing on a rope, bike tours and other more activities.

Located in the center of the big avenue “Zona Hotelera”. There is the most famous nightlife area of Cancun. “The Party Zone”. The discos go all night 7 days a week, there are fancy bars and also downright funky style. Live pop music to ultra loud disco music, it depends on your mood. There are many night shows from famous artists in the discos and bikini contests, night shows are undefined. There’s also “Ladies Night” where women drink for free. My best recommendations for discos are: Palazzo, Mandala and Daddy’O.

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January 15, 2016
Get Ready for Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games 2016
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil and the state capital of Rio de Janeiro. The city is known for its sandy beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema.

Colorfull carnivals, football matches, great music, its beautiful tropical forests, featuring parade floats, flamboyant costumes and samba, is considered the world’s largest.

Rio de Janeiro is also known for its sprawling favelas (shanty towns).

As you can see, Rio de Janeiro has many good reasons for be visited, its amazing landmarks and diverse culture, makes it a must visit place and a good thing about Rio de Janeiro is that it always has something to offer to people of all the ages.

In addition to this, the most stunning view of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay can be seen from the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain.

If you are getting ready for the Biggest Sporting event on the planet 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil you are reading the perfect article. Here is all the information you need to spend a safety, informed and organized vacations in Rio de Janeiro.

First of all: Visa and Ticket Information

It is important to check if you require a visa to Brazil before booking any tours, airport transportation or accommodation on-line. Note that citizens of the US or Canada are required to obtain a visa prior to arrival. More info…

Once your flight is booked to Rio de Janeiro, we advise to buy tickets for the games in advance. These can be purchased at the official website of Rio de Janeiro 2016. When you know exactly which games you are going to watch, contemplate a location for a suitable accommodation.

Note: Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games 2016 begins on Friday, August 5 and ends on Sunday, August 21.

Venues of the Games

There are four main venues where the games will be hold: Copacobana, Maracanã, Barra (Barra da Tijuca) and Deodoro. The last two, Barra (Barra da Tijuca) and Deodoro, are the furthest away from the city center of Rio de Janeiro.

Depending on the games venues, there are a lot of options to book a hotel close to any of them.

Security Tips in Rio de Janeiro:
- Be precautious if you are on foot, especially at night, it is safer travel on a taxi, try to avoid lonely areas like subway stations.
- If you are going to walk in crowded areas, it is always good to keep valuable items, passport and additional cash in the hotel safe.
- For security reasons, it is good to take out money from ATM machines that are placed inside buildings, banks or shopping centres.
- It is always safer to visit city centers and famous tourist attractions in the daytime and dangerous areas should be avoided at night.
Things to know in Rio de Janeiro:
- Service charges (around 10 %) are added to hotel or restaurant bills at the end. Additional tips can be given to appreciate a good service or to round up the bill to a whole number and it is not obligatory to give tips to the taxi drivers.
- The climate of Rio de Janeiro is normally tropical wet and dry in all seasons. Summer starts from December to February, the temperature rises and it also rains. The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro is from July to September, at daytime is usually quite warm and with fresh air at nights, perfect for the beach destinations and to explore the beautiful natural sceneries of Rio de Janeiro.
- Rio de Janeiro it’s cheaper than destinations like Europe, but throughout South America, Rio de Janeiro has a reputation for being costly, as does Chile. A standard meal range is $7-10, nicer meals from $20-80. Attraction entrance fees cost around $20. The currency in Brazil is the Brazilian Real, which fluctuates quite often, usually between 2.2 – 3.0 Brazilian reais to $1 USD.
January 15, 2016
6 Life Lessons Travel Has Taught Me

I decided to write this article for all those travelers who are wondering why traveling changes your perspective of life. Getting out of my comfort zone and leaving the place where I was born seemed difficult at first but there is these quote that i love “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone”. Now I love traveling, is part of myself. These are some Life Lessons Travel Has Taught Me:

1. Helped Me To Appreciate And Learn From Other Cultures

Traveling and meeting new people from different parts of the world made me realize how important is for them their own traditions, is part of who they are. No country or even a small city thinks the same way. All of this has helped me appreciate other cultures and remember mine, also to know that we are all human beings and have goodness within us. Before you know it, you’ll be picking up on local customs and falling in love with food you can barely even pronounce.

2. Learned To Live The Moment

Traveling is a feast for my eyes, makes me want to stop for a minute and appreciate that unique moment. It is rare to be checking your phone texts when you are on the way to a place you have never visited or facing a wonder that takes your breath away. Traveling teaches us to unplug, explore and discover new parts of ourselves. Waking up in a new, unexplored country incites excitement, making it nearly impossible to worry about the future or obsess about the past. The difference between experiencing every second of your life instead of dwelling on things out of your control is palpable and it’s a lesson that’s one of the most important to take back home.

3. Learned Not To Be Afraid

Personally when I first travel to a country that speak a different language, I was afraid of what people think of me and I had fear of failure. Failure will always happen, but instead of avoiding it, I’ve tried to adopt the mentality of A. not letting a fear of failing keep me from trying something new, and B. if I do fail, then I’ll deal with it and try to learn from it. Life is pretty boring without getting out of the box, I didn’t care if i messed all up but I was sure I was doing my best. So, get out there and forget about what people will think about you! Try to talk to other travelers, try eating that weird food you see in the showcase of a restaurant, jump from that bongee, buy that ticket to the beach you wanted to go long time ago, GO!!! and dont let fear of failure hold you back.

4. Helped Me To Be Organized

I have been about to lose my luggage and travel documents. Fortunately, I was able to recover them and lucky to not have lost that trip. The last time that happened to me, it was my passport and my travel camera, I felt so bad about myself that since that day I commited to a promise on never ever again left my stuff everywhere.

5. Helped Me Prioritize My Things

Getting out for a bit of what I normally do help me organize my mind, make better plans for my future and listen to what I want for my life and what Im seeking for. This is very good to get back in track.

6. Life’s Short, For Fuck’s Sake, Do What Makes You Happy:

Living new experiences day by day and meeting new people is something that fills me with joy. I count myself incredibly lucky that I haven’t suffered any major accidents, setbacks, or losses that have kept me from following my dreams.
Plenty of people around the world aren’t so lucky. Sometimes it takes a major event or tragedy to make you realize how short and precious life is. You have to make the most of it.

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January 13, 2016
Best Spring Break destinations Around The World
Spring Break is the vacation period for students and travelers looking for a partying and cheerful atmosphere. Using this criteria, with many opinions of travelers and their experiences I made a list of the Best Spring Break destinations around the world.

1. Miami BeachMiami Beach is on the top list of the Spring Break destinations around the world. It is mostly select for students looking to break the routine and monotony of their studies. It is estimated this year a greater number of travelers in Miami Beach for a week full of fun and excitement. Find airport transportation from Miami Int. Airport right now.

2. CancunCancun has a reputation for Spring Break season. It is an outstanding destination for its beaches, golfing and nightlife. You can spend an amazing spring break for under 600 USD per person all inclusive. What can you do in Cancun? There are hundreds of activities in the pristine beaches: swimming with dolphins, snorkeling, diving around the diversity of the marine life; go to the shows of famous artists and acrobats in the party zone or you can try one of the many different tours that Cancun offers to its tourists.

3. Cabo San LucasCabos is a famous destination where the land ends and meets with the Arch. This city has a great reputation for its luxurious resorts and spas in the 18-mile stretch ride known as “The Corridor”. Its golf courses and villas on the shore of the Pacific Ocean are real beauty. Los Cabos also offers its nightlife area: bars, restaurants and famous clubs in San Jose Del Cabo (minutes from San Lucas). Many tours travelers around the world are already planning their Spring Break to this destination such as Whale Watching!

4. VegasVegas is a famous Spring Break destination for its many resorts full of everything: large pools, events, nightclubs, casinos, and more. There´s no way to miss the fun in Vegas!

5. Puerto VallartaPuerto Vallarta offers something for everyone, from insane discos to luxurious vacation villas close to the beach. A highly recommended hotel where you find a fun atmosphere for students is the Headquarters Hotel. This Spring Break many artists and DJs will be in Puerto Vallarta. Likewise, Puerto Vallarta is a cultural destination where you can learn about Mexican Traditions.

6. Punta CanaPunta Cana is a destination for travelers looking for a relaxed and tropical atmosphere, it offers many cristaline beaches, fun tours and night entertainment.

7. HawaiiThose are not the only destinations. If you are looking for something different you can head to Hawaii. It is more a romantic retreat rather than party areas. You can stay at a beautiful hotel, enjoy the waves, trails and drive to the Waimea Canyon.

8. Montreal, CanadaMontreal is an ideal destination for a getaway. First thing is you want your airport transportation. Hostels prices are around 30 USD per night. Otherwise if you want to stay in a luxury hotel prices can be around 100 USD. Montreal is a destination that feels European. There’re many nightlife options also.

9. EuropeEurope is another good place such as Italy, Sweden, Spain and others. The weather in Spring Break is fine and not suffocating. If you think about Lisbon in Portugal you can get a tour of the city by walk which was built on seven hills. Lisse in Netherlands is a great place for amazing pictures of the environment, it is home to one of the world’s largest flower gardens.

10. Asia Asia has beautiful cherry blossoms, festivals with many colors/decorations and amazing beaches. The Jungles of Bali, The Holi Festival in India, Halong Bay in India and The Monuments in Japan are places worth to visit.
January 11, 2016
Making the most of your visit to Niagara Falls, CA

Making the most of your visit to Niagara Falls, CA

There are many ways to have fun in one place. Niagara Falls stands out to be one of the most beautiful places in nature and fun! Usually people confuse that maximum enjoyment involves spending lots of cash, but I’ve learned overtime that it’s not necessarily to use all your money to make the most of your visit.

If you are planning to visit the beautiful town of Niagara Falls here are some tips you need to do when visiting Niagara Falls in Canada:

1. Take your camera to Niagara Falls

The photos taken at this beautiful place will mark your travel album. There are several online competitions of the best photos taken of the Niagara Falls, it can be a landscape shot or a family picture behind the falls tour (this tour costs 18 dlls). I visited in the winter time where they were about to freeze, unfortunately global warming causes the temperature not drop down as usually happens so they didn’t freeze this year, but the pictures I took below are spectacular. Also at night they are lighted with different colors. Spring is full of pretty flowers and in fall with canadian leaves.

2. Visit Clifton Hill

Niagara Falls is home to Clifton Hill’s World Famous Street of Fun by the Falls. It is an area full of restaurants, bars, theaters, games and all kinds of entertainment. You should visit at least once at night, lights iluminate every place around Clifton Hill’s World!

3. Visit Fallsview Casino

The most famous casino in Niagara Falls and many concerts of artists you probably know its the Fallsview Casino.

4. Visit Niagara on The Lake

Niagara on The Lake is said to be one of the most beautiful cities across Ontario, is less than half an hour from Niagara Falls, along with its upscale restaurants and elegant architecture, it is the heart of Ontario’s wine region. Each season offers different landscapes and can be seen the different beauty of each one.

Did you know? Niagara Falls are candidates for one of the 7 natural wonders of the world? You can vote for them online to be elected!

January 7, 2016
How To Survive An Airport Layover

No one is ever too thrilled to sit around in an airport all day on the way from Point A to Point B, but sometimes an airport layover is unavoidable. Whether yours is a couple hours or even longer though, it doesn’t need to feel interminable—you just need to come up with a plan for what you’ll do while you wait for your connection. Here are some tips:

Bring snacks

Buying food at the airport can get expensive, so if you know you have a layover, you may want to think ahead and bring some snacks with you. There are some TSA restrictions as to what food you can carry through security with you, but there are plenty of things you can bring. Nothing makes a layover (or a flight) drag like being hungry the whole time, so make sure you’ve got something to munch on!

Bring a drink

You can’t bring large liquids through security with you, but there’s nothing stopping you from bringing an empty water bottle through with you and refilling it at either the drinking fountains or (depending on the airport) the water refill stations set up specifically for that purpose. Remember that you can also bring small bottles of alcohol through security as long as they’re less than 3.4oz in size and fit into a quart-sized Ziplock. Again, things at the airport tend to be expensive, so rather than shell out the big bucks to keep hydrated, bring your own beverages.

Figure out where things are

Looking for restaurants, play zones, restroom locations, airline lounges or something else? You can use the GateGuru app to find everything you need, or see if you can spot an airport map. If you’re really turned about, remember that you can also ask security guards or gate agents and they can usually point you in the right direction.

Go shopping

I’m not really a big shopper, but usually when I have a really long airport layover, I take a little time to browse through the duty-free shops. Many airports offer a broad range of shops where you can buy everything from souvenirs to electronics to books and more. Even if you don’t want to buy anything, it can be fun to do a little window-shopping—plus, you’ll be able to stretch your legs a little before you get on your next flight!

Think about getting out into the city

If you have one of those long layovers (5+ hours), you might be able to head out of the airport and explore the city. You should look into visa requirements if you’re traveling internationally, and you’ll need to make sure you leave yourself enough time to get into the city, back out to the airport and through security. But there’s no reason you can’t turn your long layover into a fun part of your trip. Some airports even offer free packaged tours, so you don’t have to figure out the logistics on your own.

Stream a movie

We’re all used to streaming movies on flights, but if you can find WiFi in the terminal (it’s becoming increasingly more common these days), you can stream Netflix. Of course, if you’re traveling abroad, you may be faced with an error message since Netflix restricts its services by country because of contractual agreements with the owners of the movies’ rights. But you can install a Virtual Private Network (VPN) on your smartphone, tablet or laptop and use that to hide your real location. It’ll send Netflix a fake IP address, making it appear as though you were back in your home country.

Brush up on your language skills

If you’re traveling abroad and want to learn the local language prior to your arrival, the airport can be a great place to cram in some last-minute language lessons. There are a lot of language-learning apps that can help you out, but my personal favorite is Duolingo, which incorporates reading, speaking, listening and writing activities into one app. You can use it to learn a bunch of different languages, from Spanish to Ukrainian—and best of all, it’s totally free!

Play airport bingo

There are some things that you only see in an airport. If you’re traveling with friends or family, turn your layover into a friendly competition by printing off some airport bingo sheets ahead of time. You can find plenty of free sheets online, or create your own. Next thing you know, it’ll be time to board.

Get comfortable

Airports aren’t known for having the most comfortable seating in the world. Depending on how long your layover is, it might be worth springing for that airport lounge or a dayroom at the airport hotel. Or just check out Sleeping in Airports to see if there are any quiet, comfortable areas in your airport where you can relax for a bit.

Take a nap

You want to enjoy yourself when you arrive at your final destination, don’t you? Traveling can really wear you out, especially if you’re dealing with late-night flights or changing time zones. You’d be surprised at how fast the time can pass when you’re snoozing away your layover—and no, you won’t look homeless if you camp out in the airport for a few hours; we’ve all been there.

Do you have any other tricks to make a layover pass a little faster? Share your tips in the comments!

January 3, 2016
Top 15 Places to visit in Winter

It’s cold outside! If you are planning a holiday with a hot chocolate in hand enjoying the beautiful scenery that brings the winter, this are the 15 Places That Are Even Better During The Winter:

1. Winter in Gullfoss, Iceland

2. Winter in Bern, Switzerland

3. Winter in The Tadami River in Fukushima, Japan

4. Winter in Lake Tahoe, California

5. Winter in The Norwegian Boreal Forest

6. Winter in Bergen, Norway

7. Winter in The Italian Donomites

8. Winter in Northern British Columbia, Canada

9. Winter in Hallstatt, Austria

10. Winter in Lake Bled, Slovenia

11. Winter in Bavaria, Germany

12. South Yorkshire, UK

13. Cariboos, British Columbia

14. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

15. Winter in Loveland Pass, Colorado

December 2, 2015
Why december is a great time to visit Cancun?

Why december is a great time to visit Cancun?

Visiting Cancun in December is one of the best choices you can do. I spent my last 3 Christmas and New year’s Eve in Cancun so I decided to write this article for all those travelers who are considering spending their holidays in Cancun with family or friends.

As you know or I guess you have heard, Cancun is one of the best tourist destinations throughout Mexico; you can enjoy the best parties, archaeological sites, tours or if you are looking for a little more relaxing holidays, you can enjoy the Caribbean beaches and the infinite variety of services offered by the hotels and resorts.

These are the reasons in my experience of why December is a great time to visit Cancun:

1. The weather

Let’s start with this important point. All year, seriously, Cancun has hot days over 30 degrees Celsius, especially in Summer. I really love the warm weather to go to the beach, but not too much. Cancun is a very humid place, maybe I sound exaggerated but when it’s summer and I go out for a walk, I’m already sweating in 5 minutes.. (I don’t like that much) That is why december is my favorite month of the year; temperatures are cool and pleasant, not cold or too hot for a day at the beach, sometimes it rises until 28 degrees celsius and at night it drops to 8 degrees. No storms!!

A perfect day in Cancun for this month is: A day at the beach with my fav beverage, a lot of sunscreen playing volleyball with friends or family and a night in a club like Palazzo or Mandala!

2. It’s a perfect destination to spend Christmas and New Year!

If you think Cancun is not the place to feel the family atmosphere these holidays, it’s completely untrue! Cancun offers Christmas dinners and shows at hotels and Restaurants in the Hotel Zone; the good thing is they already have prepared packages for those days and prices are not expensive. I saw Christmas dinners at Hotel Riu in Cancun are beautiful with sea view and Titanic enviroment.

But if you are looking for something more crazy and fun, Cancun offers concerts by famous artists and shows at the nightclubs of Cancun!

So if you want to reserve any of those packages for Christmas or New Year, do it with anticipation, not the same day because prices might rice and everything will be already occupied. (happend to me once)

3. December welcomes the bull sharks

If you love aquatic animals and diving, TARA! Bull sharks spend their holidays in Cancun. It may sound very scary, I haven’t tried diving with them but all the time I’ve dived in Cancun makes me wanna swim with sharks this december! If you have not dived and want to try for the first time this experience there are many diving tours where you can see the underwater museum “MUSA”, coral reefs and hundreds of colorful fish in the sea.

4. It’s a great time to meet tourists from around the world

December is a month where most of all people travel around the world and Cancun takes big place. You will find Asians, Europeans, Americans, Canadias and many more tourists from all continents! If you want to have fun with international style I recommend visiting the Palazzo nightclub, this is where many hotels offer packages for tourists for being a very fun and extravagant disco!

I have already told you my reasons of why December is a great time to visit Cancun! Do you have any suggestions or comments you would like to share? You can comment below and I will gladly answer, I would love to help and talk to other travelers! 🙂

Happy Holidays!

November 27, 2015