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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 [...]

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Encouragement to those effected by superstorm Sandy

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Fun drive on the Tulum beach road – the eclectic neighborhood

Most days we need to drive down the Tulum beach road, to get supplies, see a friend, do some chores. This has become a ‘normal’ thing to do and we forget that for visitors and guests the Tulum beach road and all that it is, is a forever memory of their vacation. Today, we took [...]

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Natural exfoliation on the Tulum beach – your free spa

This is a favorite pastime and it would be a shame not share. If you are up for an all natural spa day while on vacation in Tulum, we have the process and Tulum stores have the products. In total all of these natural products may cost you 10 usd and there is enough for [...]

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Exploring the Beach road in tulum - Casa de las Olas

Detailed explanation of Tulum, Mexico – understand Tulum before you come

Tulum is a great beach town in the Mayan Riviera that can be a bit difficult to understand for the first time visitor. Many visitors think that Tulum is just the Tulum Ruins, and that is the extent of this pretty and precious little town. For visitors that stay at small hotels in Tulum, they [...]

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Things to do in Tulum - kayaking in the Sian Kaan

Kayaking in the Sian Kaan in Mexico – guided or unguided tour

When people think of Tulum they have a mental image of large, white sand beaches, cool places to stay, ecclectic community and a night sky that has more stars than most people have ever seen. This is picture is true, all of it, but what many don’t know is that the landscape is much more [...]

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Perfect hotel in Tulum – Suggestions from a Tulum traveller

When vacationing, your accommodations are one of the most important parts of your vacation and how you rate the success of your vacation. Choosing a hotel in Tulum is tough as there are many options to choose from and many different types of accommodations to satisfy travelers. Finding your perfect Tulum hotel is achievable but [...]

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Tulum tips for single travellers – Solo beach vacations in Tulum

We are finding more and more single travelers booking at Casa de las Olas in the past months. Single travel is becoming more popular as we find young professionals are venturing out on vacation when they can find the time, which these day seems to be less and less. Tulum is a very easy place [...]

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