If you are planning a family vacation later this month at Halloween, there will be plenty of spooky fun at the resort Kids Clubs to keep the little ones entertained with arts and crafts, games, trick or treat, and candies galore. If you are staying at The Royal Haciendas, The Royal Sands and The Royal Cancun, be sure to…
Soothe body and soul this fall at Alea® Spa in The Royal Sands and The Royal Haciendas. Pamper your skin with the intensive moisturization it needs to withstand the winter blast and plummeting temperatures. Ask the Spa representatives to recommend a facial or body wrap that is perfect for your skin type and packed with the natural goodness of…
September 24, 2024 11 a.m. local time Currently located 180 miles/295 km ESE of Cozumel, Tropical Storm Helene is moving northwest at 12 mph and will be crossing the northwestern Caribbean through tonight. This storm is expected to strengthen during the next few days, and is forecast to become a hurricane on Wednesday as it moves into the Gulf…
If you love a good steak, tender, juicy and sizzling straight off the grill, Signature Steaks is a new dining option at Royal Resorts that is just for you. Wagyu prime steaks will be offered at our signature restaurants as Signature Steaks specials. The choice of cuts includes ground beef for burgers and Bolognese sauce, fillet, New York, chateaubriand,…
Towards the end of October, you’ll begin to see cempasuchitl marigolds red cockscomb flowers and fragrant lilies, pan de muerto, candy skulls and cut tissue paper as people begin to build Dia de Muertos altars in honor of the departed. One of Mexico’s richest and most colorful traditions, Día de Muertos is observed on November 1 and 2. At…
From beaches to caves and the cities of the ancient Maya, our monthly gallery showcases some of the region’s many natural and historical attractions. How many have you visited? Which ones would you like to explore on future visits to Cancun and the Riviera Maya? Xpu-Ha The long crescent-shaped beach at Xpu-Ha is one of the most beautiful bays…
From locally made hammocks and Panama hats to ceramics, colorful wooden alebrije figures from Oaxaca, silver and embroidered textiles, Merida is an excellent place to shop for folk art from the region and elsewhere in Mexico. Not only will you find handicrafts but also the work of up and coming Mexican artists who weave ethnic symbols into contemporary designs. …
Looking for something different to do this vacation or on your next trip to Cancun and the Riviera Maya? Spend a couple of days exploring Merida, one of Mexico’s oldest and loveliest cities. Known as “La Ciudad Blanca” or the “White City,” Mérida boasts colonial churches dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, 19th-century civic buildings, and gracious…
Whatever the season, Yucatan Peninsula’s wild areas call nature lovers to catch a glimpse of families of spider monkeys and coatimundis in the jungle, crocodiles and manatees in the wetlands, and a wealth of colorful bird species. Thomas More Travel offers eco tours to the biosphere reserves of Sian Ka’an, Contoy and Rio Lagartos. Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve Straddling…
Photo credit header image: SHOWME Caribbean/Shutterstock.com At only 166 square miles, Barbados may be just a speck on the world map, but it has made its mark on the global scale as one of the leading tourist destinations in the Caribbean. The former British colony is highly regarded for its breezy ambiance, gorgeous beaches, and striking natural attractions like…
