April 21st, 2008
Jungle Ride is the second post in the three part, Mayan Expedition series.
photo courtesy of eeicenbice
Don’t be mislead by the title of this post. You will not be hacking your way through a muggy, mosquito infested rain forest.
Rather you’ll be traversing well tended trails by mountain bike through Chikin-Ha, a protected natural sanctuary south of Playa del Carmen. Relaxing on the saddle for the 1 mile journey, you’ll get to see up-close the indigenous fauna and flora of Mexico. Perhaps you might stumble upon an endangered Tapir, a comical animal which looks like a cross between a pig with an elephant styled snout. Or snap a picture of the kids favorite cereal character - a colorful Toucan.
The tour will then take you through the farmlands of Don Silvio. Here you’ll get a quick lesson on the ancient Maya, and the crude, yet practical subsistence farming techniques which sustained their civilization for centuries.
Afterwards you’ll be riding the zip lines mentioned in the previous article. Meanwhile, the next post will have you taking a refreshing dip in a cenote, an amazing natural attraction of the Riviera Maya.
April 16th, 2008
Canopy Flight is the first post in the three part, Mayan Expedition series.
photo courtesy of alltournative
High above the canopy you admire the endless sea of waving green foliage, and the smell of the fresh jungle breeze. Exhaling one last breath you leap from the relative safety of the platform into open air.
For a moment its a nerve-wracking plummet earthward, but then the line around your waist goes taught, heralding the beginning of an exhilirating journey down 160 meters of zip-line, the longest in Southern Mexico.
Gathering momentum you burst out an excited “wee!” Soaring over a cenote, you wave to your friends relaxing on inner tubes in the calm waters below. At climax you’re speeding along in excess of 30 mph, the surrounding forest turning to a bright green-brown blur.
Then with a slight jolt, the adventure comes to an end. Unhooking yourself from the harness, your head swims with the rush of adrenaline. Turning round, you glance longingly back at the distant tower, proclaiming with a smile, “I never thought I would say this, but I want to do that again!”
In the next two editions we’ll go for a bike tour in the jungle, and for a swim in cenote Xtabay.
April 14th, 2008
If snorkeling, swimming and sunning yourself along Mexico’s Riviera Maya sounds exotic, wait to enjoy a day of relaxation, sailing aboard a comfortable catamaran. Set a course for hidden coves, sandy white beaches with sparkling waters, and all the wonders of the spectacular coast line.
It is an authentic privilege to relax in the nets, feeling the sea spray on your face, and listening to the sounds of the boundless ocean.
Tour Includes
- Domestic open bar on board,
- Snorkeling gear and an inner tube.
- 4 hour tour…(could be more).
Not Included.
- Transportation $ 16.00 usd p / p.
- Gratuities for Crew $ 3.00 usd p / p.
Suggested time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Price: Adult $58.00. Child $ 40.00 (6 to 12 years old).
Guarantee 30 participants for a private tour.
April 9th, 2008
Your trip is all-inclusive, but what does that mean?
- Round trip airfare. You will be leaving from one of three airports (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse), arriving at the Cancun International Airport on March 5, 2009.
- Transportation from the airport to the Grand Palladium Colonial.
- Luxurious and spacious room accommodations with two double beds or a King size.
- Meals at your choice of al a carte restaurants and buffets.
- Includes alcohol, soda, and tipping. Yes, that is right, unlike the cruise this past March these items are not extra!
April 8th, 2008
A few excited people have called in asking about the view from their rooms. If you have been wondering as well, here is what I have been telling them:
All rooms will have a view overlooking the well tended gardens of the Grand Palladium Colonial. Depending on the level, you will have either a patio or balcony.
The resort is set slightly back from the beach, so there are no rooms with an ocean front view.
Don’t be mislead by the title of this post. You will not be hacking your way through a muggy, mosquito infested rain forest.