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Why I need a vacation

So you want to come to Cancun? Let us all decide that.

You have to name 3 reasons why you think you should come to Cancun.

The one with more “Likes” will be the winner.

As simple as that.

Be creative and good luck!

Restrictions:

• •You have 5 days / 4 nights of hotel accommodation in Cancun (not all inclusive accommodation) for 2 adults and up to two kids (under 12 years old)




• •You can use your e-certificate for 18 months and there are no black out dates.




• •You must be at least 25 years old to claim the prize. If you are not 25 years old, you still can use it, but must travel with someone this age. The certificate is transferable.




• •You’ll ONLY have to pay an activation fee for the e-certificate of $69 USD.
  
  

Comment your way to Cancun | Yucatan Holidays

Mexico just won the football match against France in the World Cup and to celebrate we’ll give away 2 Cancun vacations! So, what do you have to do? Easy!

A) LIKE this post and (if you are a Twitter user) RETWEET this post!

B) Get inspired and write in a small paragraph (less than 60 words, please!) a story where you MUST include the phrase “YUCATAN HOLIDAYS” and at least 2 of the following words:

• World Cup
• Goal
• France
• Mexico
• Winner

C) Go to the bottom of this post and paste your story as a comment. Name and email are obligatory. You have until TUESDAY, JUNE 22nd to post your comments! 

D) Congratulations! You are now in the raffle to win 5 days and 4 nights in CANCUN*. The raffle for the 2 prizes will take place AFTER the match of MEXICO – URUGUAY on Tuesday, June 22nd.

So, let loose your imagination and come to visit us in paradise this summer!

 

*Taxes may apply.

 

Travel Writers’ Quest | Vote for your favorite.

The second phase of the Yucatan Holidays Travel Writers’ Quest has begun and now that we have chosen the 20 finalists it’s YOUR turn to help these superb writers and bloggers win a 5-day / 4-night Cancun vacation. What do you have to do? It’s very easy:

A) Go to the Yucatan Holidays Facebook Page. If you are not a “LIKER” (formerly, a FAN), please, go ahead and LIKE our page

B) Then, take a look at our wall and scroll down to the 20 notes from the finalists OR go to the NOTES tab on the upper part of the Facebook page and read the travel articles.

C) Click the “LIKE” button on the bottom of the selected note and feel free to leave a comment.

There are some amazing articles and stories! Don’t hesitate to take a look at some of them! Remember, the number of "LIKES" will determine the winners and also the three lucky travel writers that will be published in our GUIDEBOOK.

Here are the names and titles of the 20 finalist entries:

1. The Passion of the Art in Playa del Carmen by Kirsten Alana
2. The Oldest Mexican Fishing Village by Martin Christopher
3. ‘Twas the Night Before Mexico by Tonya Mitchell
4. A Confined Lane to Secret Beaches by Kay Walten
5. Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen with My Mom by Angelines Villarreal
6. Nothing Can Compare to When You Visit by David Vance
7. Mexico: Beauty, Magic, Hospitality by Nicki Laycoax
8. Dreams Come True in Yucatan by Paola Sofia Quast
9. Yucatan Enchantment by Matthew Long
10. Finding Love in Mexico by Stacey Marcus
11. The Magnificence of the Pyramid of the Magician by Samantha Morley
12. Quinta Avenida, Playa del Carmen: A favorite in the Riviera Maya by Joshua Hinsdale
13. Hidden treasure in the Riviera Maya: Paamul by Susie Albin-Najera
14. World-Class Meets World Heritage by John C. Jack Tyler
15. Adventures are Awaitin’ by Sarah Dowdy
16. The Quest for the Riviera Maya by Isabelle Kenis
17. In Search of Yucatan’s Heavenly Hammocks by Nancy Birnbaum
18. Merida: A dream of Paradise by Dianne Avery
19. You Can Do It All or Nothing At All by Stephanie Diehl
20. Uxmal and The Ruta Puuc by Jillian R. Bedell

Yucatán Holidays Announces Innovative Initiatives to Increase Tourism

Yucatán Holidays—a Cancun-based travel group—launched its free travel agent specialist program, Yucatán Holidays Specialist.

The agency also announced its free Cancun vacation give-away through its Facebook Fan page contest.

Cancun, Mexico (April 21, 2010) – Yucatán Holidays, a Cancun-based travel group providing vacationers with a range of hotels, excursions and travel benefits, announced it is now offering travel agents the opportunity to earn certification as a specialist in the Cancun, Yucatán Peninsula and Riviera Maya region.

To become a Yucatán Holidays Specialist, travel agents must register to receive a series of interactive, online lessons and enhance their knowledge on the company’s hotels, tours and attractions, and travel-oriented products. Once a Specialist, agents will be able to take advantage of the Vacation Rewards Program benefits.

“Our Yucatán Holidays Specialists will have access to client leads, the Vacation Rewards Program benefits and special rates,” says CEO Erika Garcia. “Once Specialists receive their accreditation and book travel with us, we supply them with prepaid, personalized MasterCards to which their commissions are paid automatically.”

Yucatán Holidays Specialists are recognized with a full-color diploma that is suitable for framing. The program is recognized by the CITC and the Travel Institute for continuing education credits. Further details may be found at www.YH-Specialist.com

In addition, Yucatán Holidays is giving away 10 free Cancun vacations through its Facebook travel writers’ contests as continued efforts to increase tourism in the Yucatan Peninsula. Participants have the opportunity to win a free Cancun vacation and be published in the online Yucatán Holidays Travel Guidebook. The winners will be picked based on the number of fan votes or “likes” in the Yucatán Holidays’ Facebook Fan page. For more details on the contest, visit http://www.facebook.com/YucatanHolidays. The company is known for its innovative creation of unique travel packages and use of social media.

About Yucatán Holidays

Yucatán Holidays is a visionary company committed to providing inspiring and sustainable travel experiences throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, founded by travel expert Erika Garcia in conjunction with the Sunset Group.

Yucatán Holidays works with local charities, natural environment and the regions local community to provide unique holiday options and experiences to travelers. It offers opportunities to travel throughout the Yucatán Peninsula in an authentic manner, while ensuring that the local area benefits positively from ecotourism. Yucatán Holidays is also proud to support many charities and sustainable development agencies that assist the company in benefiting the areas in which it operates even further.

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