Posted by
iaaxpage on Apr 29th, 2010 in
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History of Cinco de Mayo
Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is not Independence Day in Mexico. Mexico officially declared its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810, but the country was not finally free from Spanish rule until 1821 after a long and difficult fight – 11 years – to force the withdrawal of Spanish soldiers.
But there is a connection between these two holidays. ...
Posted by
iaaxpage on Apr 23rd, 2010 in
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When you think of the Riviera Maya, Mexico, your first thoughts may be of the turquoise-blue Caribbean Sea, exquisite white sand beaches, and lush green tropical rainforests – probably not jazz music, but it should be!
On Saturday evening, May 29, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., the annual Riviera Maya Jazz Festival hosts a free concert at the Mamita’s Beach Club in Playa del Carmen. Intended as a tantalizing precursor...
Posted by
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Whale shark season is almost here!
From May 15th through September 15th, although more heavily in July and August, these remarkable creatures visit the Caribbean Sea along the northern Yucatan Peninsula. Whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, migrate off shore from Holbox and Contoy islands – near Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean – to reproduce and to feed along the coral reefs of the great Mesoamerican...
Posted by
iaaxpage on Apr 8th, 2010 in
Destinations |
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Guess who’s having a birthday soon… Cancun! April 20th, 2010, is the 40-year anniversary of the city’s inception, when residents and tourists alike will celebrate their love for this resort town with gusto. In honor of Cancun, let’s take a quick look back at its roots.
Cancun History
When this region of the Yucatan Peninsula was first identified for its potential as a beautiful resort town in the late...
Posted by
iaaxpage on Apr 7th, 2010 in
Travel Tips |
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“There are no foreign lands. It is only the traveler who is foreign.”
– Robert Louis Stevenson
The places we travel may be unfamiliar to us, but they’re familiar to everyone who lives there. This is something to keep in mind when vacation planning, because while traveling to different worlds may seem strange and unusual, self-imposed limits on where to travel can be reduced with just a...
