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Traveling + Friends = GOOD

Our friendships are a very important component to our lives that is all too often pushed down our priority list. Maybe it is because we are overwhelmed at work, plunge into romantic relationships, have children or move away. Whatever the reason, many of us have a nagging feeling that we would like to reconnect with our friends. And the question is, what do we do when a comment on Facebook – or even a lunch date or a drink – just doesn™t feel like enough? That™s right. It™s time for a girlfriend getaway or œman-cation or whatever term suits the gender of you and your friends.…

An Introduction to Tulum, Mexico (Photos)

Just an hour and a half south of Cancun, by car, lies Tulum, a sleepy beach getaway destination – a favorite among those in the know. For years it has been a yoga retreat destination and the location of many a supermodel shoot. And it has stayed off the radar, as far as a place to stay, for the average tourists who come to the region. But lately, Tulum has been popping up on blogs, in newspapers and magazines more than ever before. And if you ask me, you better get down there to experience it before it gets spoiled.…

Sunrise in Tulum, Mexico (VIDEO)

I am not sure what it is, but on my recent trip, I was compelled to get up for sunrise almost every day. And I am not normally an early riser. One morning I brought my camera out to capture the beauty. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n4TXpxSQxo&w=560&h=315]…

Beware of Fear in Mexico – It’s overrated.

I just got back from Mexico on a trip to the Yucatan Peninsula along the stretch known as the Mayan Riviera. Before I went, I did a fair bit of research about the region. And I found two very common threads. In the Mayan Riviera, there are tons of accommodations and attractions. And secondly, I should be AFRAID. Everyone seemed to have some warning to give. To name a few: they will rip me off; the police will rob me; the gas station attendants will trick me; and I will get sick from the food. I see myself as a savvy traveler, I speak the language and I am familiar with the culture. So I figured I™d be fine. But…

Sunrise in Tulum, Mexico (VIDEO)

I am not sure what it is, but on my recent trip in Tulum, Mexico, I was compelled to get up for sunrise almost every day. And I am not normally an early riser. One morning I brought my camera out to capture the beauty.…