Cancun airport car rental can be very tricky, as we found out.  We rented from the bottom priced place (a national brand, but not one of the top brands..). In any case, we made it to the agency’s office (not air conditioned), a one room affair, and had to wait an hour (with kids) for [...]

We visited Isla Mujeres, the isle of woman, on a sunny day in September and here is our trip review. We took a catamarn from blue bay resort on the mainland of Cancun. It only cost us $35 for each person, which included drinks on the cat, snorkeling (3 places), lunch on the island, [...]

I tried this tasty treat in Cancun. And where I am, in Canada, it cannot be found. So I started searching over the net, and you are pretty much limited to Mexico and maybe Southern states of US for this. Toooo bad.
For the uninitiated, Sabritas is made by Lay and is lime and salt peanuts. [...]

I went swimming in Cenotes, Yucatan Mexico, and that is the experience I will never forget. You MUST visit Cenotes of Yucatan Mexico when in Cancun!  Read about Cenotes below, but in brief, they are fresh waterpools (actually underground rivers) and a reprieve from the hot Yucatan sun.  Seek them out.  Get information from the [...]

We visiteed Tulum Mayan ruins and Xel Ha about 3 years ago. Most people go to both since there is a combo bus tour and the places are close to each other.  It makes sense. Tulum ruins are simply beautiful (if you make do with small ruins, not huge like Chichen Itza).  The water is [...]

After visiting last year, I can tell you the things to do in Akumal, Mexico.  We visited this laid back place last September, and greatly enjoyed it.  This place is sooo unlike Cancun, it is strangely laid back and tranquil. The water, like the place, is very calm.. unlike Cancun seas at that time, which [...]

I visited Chichen Itza nearly 3 years ago.  It is truly an amazing site to visit. We rented a car from Cancun and went thru the local road to get there. What a delight!  If you take the toll road you will miss the great beauty of this region and its people. The regular road [...]

Blue Bay Cancun is a hotel situated in Cancun Hotel Zone. Blue Bay Cancun has a very quiet beach without waves which is a blessing when there are hurricanes in the Cancun area. The food is plentiful and the entertain is every night. It is known to have friendly staff, who bend [...]

Don’t go to Cancun, Mexico, befor reading 4 tips to save you time, and make your visit highly enjoyable. These tips are from hard-earned experience!

After visiting Cancun a number of times, and looking at other blogs too there are a number of tips for fellow travellers to Cancun, Mexico.
-(thanks to Dave’s blog) Book to be picked up at the airport.  The airport is such a racket, and you will pay a lot of money if you do not [...]