By Lindy C. Last weekend my husband and I went to Majahual which is about 3.5 hours south of Cancun almost to the border with Belize. Majuahual is a small beach town but is becoming increasingly popular and busy due to a large cruise ship port. So large that the most massive cruise ship in the world docks once a week. Many streets have been expanded and paved and new houses have been built to accommodate the influx of workers. ...

Bicentenario Many people think that Mexico?s Independence Day is Cinco de Mayo, or the 5th of May. This is untrue and it is actually September 16. This year is particularly important as it marks Mexico?s Bicentennial. Cities around the nation have been preparing for weeks leading up to the evening of September 15 which is when the festivities begin. My husband and I were invited to a fiesta by a local, which was perfect as we...

There are so many ruins in the Yucatan peninsula; it is hard to choose which ones to visit. Last weekend my husband and I went to Dzibilchaltun which is only 10 minutes from Merida. I was reluctant considering most guidebooks say it is not worth taking time from your vacation. I found the site charming and very interesting. There are quite a few structures and even a cenote where you can take a swim to cool off. We took the tour...