Tag: mexico

  • 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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  • vacation food porn #5 and #6

    And the series continues with … vacation food porn #5: sugar blast, red fruits, pistachio souffle (in back) vacation food porn #6: salmon fried, ali oii tournedo, potato and line of harissa

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  • vacation food porn #1-#4 recap

    These pictures were previously posted on our sister blog at  www.chrisandsue.tumblr.com. I just want to consolidate our vacation pictures here with a re-post. Sorry about the repetitions if you have seen these pictures already. The “vacation food porn” series is by no means near its end as we have a whole lot more dishes to share. vacation…

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  • The Resort: Royal Hideaway Playacar

    The resort was exactly how we wanted it.  No high-rise hotel, no pool parties, just quiet enjoyment of the weather, ocean, and food.  The staff greeted us with champagne and offered us high tea when we checked-in at around 4 pm.  Supposedly, the entire resort has wi-fi and we were given a login username and…

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  • Six days at the Riviera Maya

    Temperature was perfect. Alternating days of sun and fluffy clouds. Spent most of the time by the pool/beach, a couple of days in a cabana. Did some reading, staring at the turquoise sea, sleeping, people watching, ipod, swimming, Nintendo DS, sipping tropical drinks … Repeat.

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  • Adventuras de Chris y Sue

    It all started with Chris being antsy and very anxious to get away from home and work.   I, on the other hand, wanted to just stay home.  We have so many things that needed to be taken care of!  But no, Chris was very adamant that we go away.  We went to a local travel…

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