Sure, I could be dreaming of a white Christmas right about now -- but it's so much more fun to think Gruene! After all, what could be better than Christmas in Gruene? It's one of my favorite small towns in Texas. I'm currently working on a very detailed guide that will be posted on Thanksgiving day (tomorrow, for non U.S. readers). I'm also working on a post about the famous Gruene Hall and a Gruene shopping guide. In the meantime, I thought I'd share a sneak peek of this small town … [Read more...]
Visiting the Cenote Hubiku Near Chichen Itza
During a recent trip to Cancun, I was able to scratch one really fun item off my bucket list -- I was able to swim in a cenote (underground cave) for the first time. And yes, it was just as cool as it sounds! I visited the Cenote Hubiku, which lies deep in the jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula.Cover image water sources via Flickr CC. Clockwise from upper left corner: Pavel Yudaev | TS Lane | TS LaneFTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we’ll receive a small … [Read more...]
Exploring the Mayan Jungle in the Yucatan Peninsula
During a recent trip to Cancun, my best friend and I had the pleasure of enjoying a 12-hour guided tour through the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula. It was easily the best day of our weeklong stay in Mexico! Our itinerary first included a stop in a traditional village to meet descendants of the ancient Mayans. Next we took a dip in a cenoté (underground cave) to cool off and purify our bodies prior to visiting Chichén Itzá, which was recently designated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the … [Read more...]
Ecotourism: Guide to Releasing Baby Turtles in Cancun
Interested in releasing baby turtles in Cancun? It's such a magical and educational experience! Many of the local hotels in Cancun have partnered with conservationists to create a highly informative sea turtle rescue program where resort guests can gather nightly to assist in releasing baby sea turtles into the turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean. I had no idea this program existed and was pleasantly surprised to discover it during a recent trip to Cancun.FTC Disclosure: This post … [Read more...]
Vacation Preview: Hilton Head Island
We're vacationing on Hilton Head Island this week and having a blast, so I thought I'd share a peek at some of the good times from our trip so far! Our family has belonged to a timeshare on the island for 20 years+, so we've been vacationing here for a long time. It's a beautiful place. We've spent lots of time on the beach and even more by the pool. We've done some shopping. And we've eaten lots of yummy seafood and splurged on delicious desserts. Pop Pop turned 74! (Happy Birthday, Pops!) … [Read more...]