Saint Lucia is an island country located in the Caribbean, on a 3 hour, 40 minute flight from Miami. It is located to the south of Martinique and to the north of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines. To the south-east of Saint Lucia you’ll find Barbados. With its lush mountains and palm fringed beaches, Saint Lucia is a popular…
The Bahamas, simply put, have some of the best snorkeling you will find anywhere. When featured in the news, most of these mentions discuss the undeniable star quality of the best Bahamian beaches and reefs, and all the unexpected things you can see, including golden shores, pink sands and swimming pigs. Whether you are snorkeling or scuba diving, the…
Spring is in the air and you may already be dreaming of your next vacation. The question is, where would you like to go? You can always return to Royal Resorts, your home away from home in the Mexican Caribbean for more blissful beach days and star-filled nights, but if you would like to go somewhere different, a Holiday…
Photo credit header image: Debbie Ann Powell/Shutterstock.com Cliff jumping is for the bold—those ready to take a leap of faith and dive into adventure. Fortunately, in Jamaica, that leap ends in cool, crystal-clear waters, often in dazzling coastal nooks just waiting to be explored. Like any thrill-seeking adventure, it’s important to know the basics—what cliff jumping is all about,…
On Saturday March 22 at 8:30 p.m., Royal Resorts will be turning off the lights to observe Earth Hour. Organized by the WWF, this global campaign draws attention to the accelerating effects of climate change and biodiversity loss and the pressing need to do everything we can to protect our planet and work towards a better future. This year,…
Visiting the Caribbean is an experience full of sights, tastes, feelings and sounds. Those sounds, and the musical instruments that make them, are signs of the diverse and vibrant cultural interactions in the region. These cultures, from Spanish and Dutch traders to native peoples to African descent, all interact in many ways. Like a good spice mix, the musical…
Royal Resorts and The Royal Sands recently received an accolade from Cancun City Hall for participation in the annual turtle conservation program. The award was presented by the Benito Juarez Municipal Ecology department at an event honoring local hotels and resorts that support this important work. During the summer nights, members of The Royal Sands security team patrol the…
March heralds the start of the sport fishing season in the Mexican Caribbean and avid fishermen are ready to set sail to the area’s fishing grounds. The fastest fish in the sea, sailfish and marlin move through area waters in pursuit of huge shoals of migrating sardines, anchovies and mackerel. Snapper, dorado, bonito and wahoo are plentiful year-round and…
The majesty of the pyramids, palaces and temples in Chichen Itza, Yucatan’s famous ancient city, have earned it a UNESCO World Heritage listing. Even if you have visited Chichen Itza before there is always something new to see as restored buildings are unveiled each year. As the spring equinox approaches on March 20-21, this is a great time to…
Get ready for a day of fun and fast-paced adventure that includes snorkeling in two completely different settings, flying through the jungle canopy on a zipline and driving your own ATV along winding forest trails. First stop on the ATV Extreme & Snorkeling trip is Yalku, a turquoise inlet of crystal-clear water near Akumal where you’ll put on your…
