2011 March

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An Afternoon in Akumal, the Tranquil Turtle Town

Akumal is a small beachfront tourist resort located in the Mexican Caribbean 62 miles south of Cancun between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. It is the perfect place to visit for the day and experience a different side of the [...]

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10 Travel Tweeters to Follow in 2011

Remember our 10 Most Inspiring Travel Pages on Facebook? Well we are very excited to present our 10 Travel Tweeters to Follow in 2011! Our list includes individuals, families and organizations who will motivate you to explore our world and [...]

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FunFriday with Yucatan Holidays

25 Mar 2011 / 1 Comment / in News/by

Apparently, time passes by more slowly on Fridays, so we want to help you with that. If you are not very busy in the office, take a break and challenge your mind to help us find the answers to this [...]

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Donate, Volunteer, Give Back while Vacationing in Mexico

Have you ever wondered what you can do to help the people who live in the places where you vacation? Maybe while visiting non-tourist areas you have noticed that some of the locals could use some support. Of course you [...]

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5 Quick Tips to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Cancun, Mexico

1. Grab your brightest and greenest bikini, bathing suit, or swim trunks and head for the beach. You don’t want to get pinched for not wearing green today. 2. Order a tall glass of Mexican dark beer, not a Corona. [...]

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Understanding the Equinox | Mayan legends

To be able to understand the mystery of Kukulkan, the descending feathered serpent, we must first travel to the beginning of the legend: Quetzalcoatl. Quetzalcoatl comes from quetzal, the Nahatls’ mythological bird and means to fly, to go away. Coatl [...]

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A Weekend in Paradise Giveaway | Cancun Vacation Prize

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Weekend Contest | Yucatan Holidays

12 Mar 2011 / 29 Comments / in Travel Ideas/by

Hello guys! Things have change a bit since I recently read that the kind of giveaways we had each week over our Facebook page, were against Facebook’s promotions guidelines. But, since we won’t stop with the contests, we are finding [...]

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Photo Essay: 1st Mexican Wine Festival – Grand Opening

10 Mar 2011 / 1 Comment / in News/by

Yesterday afternoon Playa del Carmen, the heart of the Riviera Maya, welcomed some of the most exclusive Mexican wine brands for the grand opening of the 1st Mexican Wine Festival. Sponsored by the eco-park Xcaret, the event brought together tourists, locals, [...]

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The 10 Most Inspiring Travel Pages on Facebook

Facebook (FB) has about 500 million users worldwide so it’s no surprise that individuals and organizations that already have their own website also have a FB page. One convenient aspect of FB, everything is on that one page. Owners can [...]

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