As one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is a highlight of any Yucatan vacation. This ancient site is the largest and best preserved set of Maya ruins in the entire Yucatan Peninsular. The renowned UNESCO site, which once supported over …
While it wasn’t my favourite cenote in the Yucatan, I still really loved Cenote Suytun. Its a bit further off the path for day trippers headed to Chichen Itza, but is still a very popular place to cool off in this region of Mexico, seeing …
Swimming in cenotes was one of my favourite things to do when I was exploring Mexico’s Yucatan Pensinular. These water filled sinkholes are the perfect place to relax for a few hours and escape the heat of the Yucatan sun (which I know something about, …
The Yucatan Peninsular is one of the most popular regions for tourists in all of Mexico. Comprised primarily of the states of Yucatan and Quintana Roo (and also Campeche, though I didn’t get there), this region of Mexico has attracted international acclaim since its luxury, …
Taking an Everglades Day Trip is one of the most memorable things you can do when visiting Miami. Just an hour outside of the city, the Everglades are one of the state of Florida’s most enduring images. This National Park covers a vast river basin …
Miami is very much a city surrounded by water. You should definitely make sure you get to cruise around it. On my recent Miami trip, I took a Millionaire’s Row Cruise with Island Queen Cruises. It was one of my favourite things I did in …
Little Havana is one of Miami’s most famous neighbourhoods. With Cuban culture synonymous with the city, this 9 square kilometre district is where it can be most readily experienced. While I haven’t been to Cuba (its on my list!), I’ve been told that Little Havana …
In a city known for opulent mansions and beachside estates, there is one that stands above the rest. The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens takes guests on a tour of a beautifully picturesque estate in Coconut Grove, Miami’s oldest neighbourhood. Visiting Vizcaya is an essential stop …
Life’s a Beach in Miami, Florida. While there’s many things to do in this South Florida tourist hotspot, chances are you’ll be spending a lot of your Miami time at the beach. With warm waters, beautiful sandy shores and great weather year round, its a …
When I planned my trip to Miami, I was surprised to learn there is a Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach. The horrific genocide carried out by Nazi Germany during World War II wasn’t something I had associated with this South Florida city. Upon visiting, I …