Category: travel

  • Riviera Maya Scam #2

    Aahhhhh, we were finally relaxing by the beach.  Beautiful weather.  Great view.  The staff came around and asked what we’d like to drink.  Now, this is R&R! As we were sipping our drinks, a man approached us and asked how we were doing, are we enjoying our vacation, etc.  He asked if we’d be interested…

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  • Cabana or cabaña / Things In Life

    A couple of days in a cabana (or cabaña) at the Royal Hideaway.  Wish you were here. ¤ Listen to the track by clicking the link below. Press play in new window. Things in Life – Dennis Brown It’s not everyday we’re gonna be the same way there must be a change somehow there are…

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  • The Fifth Avenue of Playa del Carmen

    Our resort is located in Playacar which is a gated community at the south end of Playa del Carmen. We took a short cab ride into town one late afternoon as the bars and restaurants were beginning to open for business.  The driver dropped us off on the corner of Calle 8 norte and Avenida 5a,…

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  • Riviera Maya Scam #1

    Here is our first tale for the would-be visitor of Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Unlike our Iceland trip earlier this summer, we booked an all-inclusive package so that we don’t have to deal with the details. Although this is our first visit to Riviera Maya, we thought this is a well-trodden tourist area, so we…

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