Now this is fun! There are some great sustainable education and measurement apps that can be downloaded to your smartphone. Seriously! and are enjoying them. Sustainability is one of those words that many people use but they are not sure really what it means or entails. If you are deeply rooted into sustainable movement, you [...]
7 reasons to visit Tulum and the Riviera Maya
Do we really need a reason to visit to Tulum? With its pristine beaches, privacy and wanderlust, do we really need a reason? No, but there are many reasons why Tulum should be a top choice for your vacation in 2012 and 2013. For those looking for a reason, here are seven reasons why you [...]
Mayan Monday – Handmade Tortillas food or art in Tulum?
seeing these beautiful photos taken by Christina Holmes in Tulum, I am not sure if tortilla making, hand-made tortillas is an art or a food, or both. Few Tulum restaurants are making handmade tortillas any longer, machines and tortilla shops now supply homes, restaurants and businesses as the demand for this staple Mexican food has [...]
Open letter to people effected by Sandy the superstorm
We have had the pleasure of meeting lots of New Yorkers and East Coast residents that find Tulum Mexico a nice and easy getaway from the north. We are closely watching the aftermath of the storm that hit the East Atlantic coast this past week and want to share our hurricane experiences and thoughts with [...]
Tulum travel tip for new Tulum visitors
If this will be your first trip to Tulum, Mexico, congratulations! You will find Tulum to be a wonderful vacation destination that offers a wide variety of options for every visitor and vacationer. Tulum as a destination is very different from other coastal cities located in the Riviera Maya. The Mayan influence that the city [...]
Mayan Monday – Day of the Dead recipe Pan de Muerto
If you want to contribute something a little bit different this year to a Halloween part, think about making some Pan de Muerto for your guests or as a Halloween party gift. This is a historical sweet bread recipe (pan = bread) and is only served during Day of the Dead rituals. The bread is [...]
7 social media travel sites you can use on your vacation
Staying connected while on vacation is now a favorite part of online users vacation adventures. Whether you are lounging on a beach, participating in some extreme sports, walking, driving, eating, or chilling, social media does not take a vacation when you are! Top 7 sites that you will want to stay connected to on vacation [...]
Tulum Turtles – a first hand experience
One of our guests, Melissa Manning, had an incredible experience on the beach in front of Casa de Las Olas. Baby turtles being protected by local environmentalists were sighted by Melissa and this has become a forever memory captured on camera. Melissa has been kind enough to share her turtle story and photos with all [...]
Mayan Monday – Coconuts are a staple in this Tulum diet
The Mayas have been doing many things right for centuries, but their use of coconuts as a staple in their diets is more than just delicious it is down right healthy! If you look at where Mayan communities have settled throughout Mexico, Guatemala, and South America, they are surrounded by coconut trees. Was this by [...]
