Isla Holbox

Visiting the Magical Isla Holbox with Kids

I started hearing about a little island near Cancun called Isla Holbox (pronounced Hol-BOSH) a few years ago.  People raved about the island and its sandy streets with no cars and laid back vibe as being one of Mexico’s last unspoiled beach towns.  It sounded like the perfect spot for us to start out 3-month adventure, but I was hesitant …

Sisal Merida rental

Getting Off the Beaten Path: Sisal in the Yucatan

We love off-the-beaten path destinations, although sometimes it can be hard to get to these gems on shorter trips. For our Christmas 2021 we knew we wanted to find a great less-busy, less-expensive beach place in Mexico for our extended family to unwind after the turmultous months (and years) we have been living through the COVID pandemic. We researched a …

Merida Mexico

Our Complete Guide to Merida with Kids

Merida is the largest city in the Yucatan and it offers so much both in the city and the surrounding area. It is the best place to learn about and appreciate Maya culture in Mexico, sample Yucatecan foods and soak up the historic centro.  With a population of 1 million, Merida is a big and busy city, and yet its …

Visiting Palenque: Land of Ruins, Waterfalls and Jungle

Looking to visit a lesser-visited area of Mexico?  Do you loathe Mayan ruins overflowing with tourists?  Do you like chasing waterfalls and spotting colourful and exotic birds in the jungle?  Then you will love visiting Palenque in Chiapas state. After our Yucatan road trip, we were looking to get off the beaten path and we were able to do that …

Cenote Mexico

Independent Yucatan Peninsula Trip & Itinerary Ideas

The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is the most popular tourism area in Mexico and for good reason.  With world class beaches, ancient ruins to be discovered, exotic cenotes to swim in and picturesque colonial cities, the Yucatan is a great place to combine relaxation and culture. In this Yucatan travel blog, we will tell you why we think the Yucatan …

Bacalar Mexico

A Magical Place Called Bacalar

One of my most popular Instagram photos from our time in Mexico was of Laguna Bacalar.  Anyone who sees a photo of Laguna Bacalar becomes taken with its gorgeous turquoise waters.  I was too and that was why I made sure to include it on our 5 week Mexico trip in February. Most people imagine it is a beautiful island …