Cancun Mexico Travel & Resort Reviews

Spring Break Enjoyment – The Cancun Shuttle

October 22nd, 2009 olympus Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

When it comes to spring break one of the hottest destinations one this side of the world is Cancun. What isn’t there to love about going to Cancun? It’s sunny? There are lots of beaches to enjoy and bars all over the place, where they will even deliver drinks to you on the sand. It’s a spring break paradise!

If you are one of the many people thinking that you may want to go to Cancun for spring break next year, you may also be trying to figure out how you will be able to get around and go where you need to go and do what you need to do. Well the answer is that there is a Cancun shuttle.

You see, Mexico understands that people who are visiting need transportation in Cancun. This is especially the case for high school and college students who may not qualify for a rental vehicle to get around. They need Cancun transportation that they can use to get out and have fun.

Well the Cancun shuttle will take care of all of those needs. Here are some of the things it offers.

Night Time Club Hopping

There are specific Cancun shuttle routes that are all about getting you out to see the fun clubs and nightspots throughout Cancun. These shuttles and busses will go all night long from one spot to the next and let you take it all in. When, once you are done partying, have had a few too many, or have just run out of clubs to play at for the night, they will take you home safely to your hotel.

Beach Hopping
It’s not all about nightlife in spring break, now is it? Of course not. There are hot bodies on the beaches to be looking at during the day. Well the good news is the Cancun shuttle services will allow you to see a lot of them! There are often shuttles that will go from one beach to the next so you can check out all of the views.

Seeing The Area
Just in case you want to do something more than play on the beach and drink, there are also Cancun shuttle services that will help you get around the other areas of Cancun to restaurants, the local attractions and nearly any place else you want to go. Just ask your hotel for information on the Cancun shuttle schedule.

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Cheap Cancun Tulum Transportation

October 14th, 2009 olympus Posted in Cancun Reviews | No Comments »

So, you have saved up a lot for your trip to Cancun and you want to see things that are in the area, but you are on a very tight budget. Never fear, there are still some options you can use so you can see ruins like Tulum without breaking your bank. Thankfully there is a lot of Cancun Tulum Transportation that is very affordable if you know where to look.

In this article we are going to look at taking the bus to Tulum and seeing the area like a local.

Getting the Bus

There are a few locations where you can pick up Cancun Tulum Transportation by bus. The first is right as soon as you land at the Cancun airport, as there is a bus terminal there. There is also another main bus terminal in Cancun and one in Playa Del Carmen. Any of these places will let you get on the bus that offers Cancun Tulum Transportation.

Getting To Tulum

How long it will take you to get to Tulum by bus is going to depend on which of the bus sites you board at. If you are at the airport or in Cancun, you will have more stops than if you are boarding in Playa Del Carmen as there is only one stop after Playa Del Carmen until you are at Tulum.

Which Tulum Stop

There are two bus stops in Tulum that you can choose from. If you are going to be staying in Tulum as well as seeing the ruins, the second stop will likely be the one you will choose as it will be taking you to downtown Tulum. If you are just coming out to see the ruin site, you should take the first stop as this one drops you off right at the entry road to the ruins.

Getting Back

Getting back to Cancun or the airport from the ruins is not too difficult. The busses run in regular intervals of between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on how busy a time of day it is, so you won’t have to wait too long to catch one back. Just make sure to pay attention to where the bus is going.

The Cost

This is the part you are really going to like. The bus to Tulum is likely going to only cost about $5, for a total of $10. Not bad for a trip out and back.

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Finding a Cheap Hotel Reservation in Los Cabos Mexico

April 13th, 2009 admin Posted in Mexico Reviews | No Comments »

Are you planning a trip to Los Cabos Mexico?  Are you worried that you will not be able to fully enjoy a trip to Los Cabos because you will need to travel on a budget?  The fact is that in this day and age there are plenty of ways in which you can have an absolutely wonderful vacation in Los Cabos and not deal a blow to your budget.

Through this informational article you are provided the guidance that you will require in order to find a cheap hotel reservation in Los Cabos Mexico.  Armed with this useful advice you will be able to be on your way to having a wonderful trip at a most affordable price.

Book Early to Get a Cheap Hotel Reservation

The first suggestion that you will want to keep in mind when you are interested in finding a cheap hotel reservation in Los Cabos Mexico is to book early.  By really taking the initiative and by taking care to plan ahead, you will be able to find the widest selection of hotel rooms available at the best possible prices.

If you really do want to be able to get best deal on hotel reservations, you really will want to think about booking a room as early as six months in advance of your planned travel date.  By booking this early, you will be all but assured to get a cheap hotel reservation when it comes to a trip to Las Cabos Mexico.

As an side, while you really do have the best chance to get a cheap hotel reservation by booking early.  However, you will also want to keep in mind that if you have a great deal of versatility in your travel, you can also save money on a hotel reservation in Los Cabos Mexico by booking at the 11th hour, the very last possible minute.

Hotels always experience cancellations.  However, in order to take advantage of this type of reduced hotel rate you really do need to be able to travel literally on the spur of the moment.  Therefore, for most people, the best way of find a cheap hotel reservation is to book early as described previously in this article.

Use the Internet to Find a Cheap Hotel Reservation

As is the case with so many other things in this day and age, the Internet and World Wide Web can be an invaluable resource to you when it comes to finding a cheap hotel reservation for a trip to Los Cabos Mexico.  Therefore, you definitely will want to check out the travel sites that are in operation in the Net today.

Moreover, many hotels and resorts in Los Cabos Mexico offer their guests price reductions if they do book their reservations using their Internet websites.  Therefore, you have to make the best use of the Internet when you are looking for the best deal on a Los Cabos hotel.

A Cheap Hotel Reservation with All-Inclusive Packages Mexico

Finally, if you want to get a cheap hotel reservation for your vacation Los Cabos, you will want to consider all-inclusive packages Mexico.  The fact is that you can save on all aspects of your trip by booking such a package deal in advance of your vacation.

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Cabos San Lucas: A Divers Paradise

April 2nd, 2009 olympus Posted in Mexico Reviews | No Comments »

Cabo San Lucas: A Divers paradise

As an amateur diver, I choose a route of places to dive every year. I include places that are easy to get to and that have the service I need to make sure my dives go smoothly. When I discovered Cabo San Lucas, I had to make this one of my regular “must dive!” places.

One of the greatest things about Cabo is the easy availability of dive shops. They are scattered all over the area and most offer the variety I need, from guided underwater tours to full nine day trips to outlying islands. And, since I crave variety, diving the Sea of Cortez gives me what I need.

Like most people, I do most of my diving in the summer, starting in June and diving all the way through fall, as long as the weather holds and I can see more than a few feet. With visibility up to 100 feet and excellent weather June through December, Cabo’s diving conditions are ideal for my needs.

When you arrive in Cabo, you will find several places to stay just off Medano Beach, within easy walk to any number of the dive shops there. From premiere villas to more economical hotels, visitors of every budget range can find some place to rest between dives. With the local bars and restaurants very friendly to Americans, I find plenty of places to visit and not feel like a stranger.

If you need the training, many vendors there offer PADI courses for beginners as well as advanced divers. This makes it very easy for those who have a non-diving partner (like me) you are trying to indoctrinate into the religion that is diving. From snorkeling to wreck diving, you will find professionals there to help you, whatever your diving needs.

Gear is not an issue either. Dive shops have sprung up all over the Cabo area, where tourists and discriminating divers alike can rent or purchase whatever they need. Although it used to be like a crap shoot regarding finding reliable equipment, the locals are now becoming more focused on giving their customers what they need: friendly service and dependable dive gear.

One of the favorite sights among divers is the Cabo Pulmo Reef, the only living reef remaining on North America’s west coast. The Mexican government established Parque Marino Cabo Pulmo in 1995, and has made great strides in preserving this fantastic example of marine ecosystem. Over 800 species of marine life flourish there, offering the underwater explorer unparalleled opportunities to see fish found nowhere else in the world.

Among my favorite dive spots are Isla Las Aminas which is arguably one of the best dive spots in the Sea of Cortes. Once you get to the island you will find it very diver friendly, and the dive spots easy to find: just pick a spot anywhere around the island for a great dive experience. Caverns abound on the north and east sides of the island, where hammerhead sharks abound. If you’re lucky, you will be able to spy on the occasional whale sharks and manta rays. Night diving allows you the rare opportunity to see giant squid, inhabiting the waters south of the island.

With the variety of tourist-friendly services available, I highly recommend making Cabo San Lucas one of the spots to visit while diving Mexico this year. You can take your whole family and never have a dull moment.

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Choosing the Right Cancun Hotels for Your Holiday to Mexico

March 3rd, 2009 olympus Posted in Cancun Reviews | No Comments »

Choosing the Right Cancun Hotels for Your Holiday to Mexico

Mexico has many beach destinations and Cancun is the undisputed leader of these beach resort towns in the country.  At least three million visitors all over the world flock to Cancun every year, and so it is to be expected that Hotels in Cancun are prepared for to cater to all kinds of tourists from every corner of the globe.

Because of the wide variety of choices that you can have when it comes to Cancun hotels, you have to be careful in your selection as you plan your trip to this part of Mexico.  After all, your hotel room is your home base on your trip, and it is essential that your home base is to your liking and suits all your needs.

How then would you choose your accommodations from among the many Cancun hotels in this resort town?  It all depends on what you are going to do, what you want, and how much you can afford.

All-Inclusive Packages

For the least amount of headache in planning your holiday in this part of Mexico, browse www.olympus-tours.com and choose among Cancun hotels that offer all-inclusive packages.  With all-inclusive packages, you would not have to think about where to eat and what to do on your stay in Cancun.  All you need to do is to have a look at Cancun hotels that offer these all-inclusive packages and pick the one that suits you the best.

Itinerary or Activities

Maybe an all-inclusive package is not a factor that you want to consider in selecting where to stay among the many hotels in Cancun.  Maybe all-inclusive packages seem too boxed for you and you would prefer to do your own thing, regardless of what food or entertainments the hotel offers.

In this case, you can look for Cancun hotels that bring you closer to what you intend to do during your holiday in this corner of Mexico.  If the waters of Cancun beckon to you, then your selection of hotels should be narrowed down to those located along the beaches in Isla Cancun, the international hotel zone in town.  The same applies if you want to sample the nightlife and to do some upscale shopping on your visit.

But if you want to have a taste of authentic Mexican culture on your holiday, you should stay at one of the Cancun hotels on the mainland part of town, in Ciudad Cancun.  Ciudad Cancun is where the locals stay, and most of the shops and restaurants there cater more to the locals than to the tourists.  You can get your sample of Mexican life there.  You should also stay at the Cancun hotels in this part of town if you want to use Cancun as the starting point for your day trips and excursions.

Budget Constraints

If money is going to be limited on your vacation to this sunny spot of Mexico, you do not have to worry.  There are many low-cost Cancun hotels and hostels in this resort town, mostly located in Ciudad Cancun.  For as low as $15 a night; you can have a room with a private bath, or maybe with kitchen if you want to do your own cooking.  There are even some hostels that include breakfast as part of the service.

You have many choices when it comes to where to stay if you are planning to go on vacation in this part of Mexico.  There are a wide variety of Cancun hotels to select from according to what you want to do and how much you can afford.

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Mexican archeologist - Archeologists Victoria Rojas

August 15th, 2008 admin Posted in Mexico News | 4 Comments »

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) Mexican archeologists - Archeologists Victoria Rojas (front) and Lara Hindersten (back) work at a site at the village of Tahtzibichen in Merida, Yucatan Peninsula, April 12, 2008.

Mexican archeologists have discovered a maze of stone temples in underground caves, some submerged in water and containing human bones, which ancient Mayans believed was a portal where dead souls entered the underworld.

Clad in scuba gear and edging through narrow tunnels, researchers discovered the stone ruins of eleven sacred temples and what could be the remains of human sacrifices at the site in the Yucatan Peninsula.
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Plácido Domingo en Chichén Itzá Mexico

August 5th, 2008 admin Posted in Cancun Reviews | 4 Comments »

Chichén Itzá, Yucatán (julio 2008).- En el marco de la celebración de su primer aniversario como Maravilla del Mundo y los veinte años de ser declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO, el sitio arqueológico de Chichén Itzá será el escenario en que el tenor Plácido Domingo se presentará por primera vez el próximo 4 de octubre de 2008.
“El Concierto de las Mil Columnas, Plácido Domingo en Chichén Itzá”, reunirá reconocidos talentos internacionales en la célebre ciudad maya, testimonio de la grandeza de una civilización.
El tenor presentará un recital en compañía del maestro yucateco Armando Manzanero al piano, la soprano puertorriqueña Ana María Martínez y bajo la dirección de Eugene Kohn con la Orquesta Sinfónica de Yucatán.
Se prevé que dentro del programa del evento, Plácido Domingo interprete el tema “Adoro”, entre otros temas de la creación de Manzanero. Ópera, zarzuela y canciones del repertorio de la música popular mexicana formarán parte del recital.

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Fifth Annual Riviera Maya Jazz Festival Coming to Playa del Carmen

August 1st, 2008 admin Posted in Cancun Reviews | No Comments »

Riviera Maya is the pounding heart of Jazz Music in Cancun, Mexico during the 3 day festival from November 27th to the 29th, as always there will be a lot places with different kind of Mexican Food.
There will be both local and international artist like Pepe Moran, Beaujean Project, Aguamala, Hector Infanzon, Iraida Noriega, Earl Klugh, David Sanborn, Luca Littera, Sacbe, Billy Cobham and Fourplay.

If you are a  Jazz Lover come and enjoy free performances by national and international acts at the sixth edition the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival November 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2008 Mamita’s Beach, Playa del Carmen.

Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Pepe Moran
Beaujean Project
Agua Mala
Hecotr Infanzan

Friday, November 28th, 2008
Iraida Noriega
Earl Klugh
David Sanborn

Saturday, November 29th 2008:
Luca Littera
Sacbe
Billy Cobhan
Fourplay

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Puerto Vallarta

July 29th, 2008 admin Posted in Mexico Reviews | 6 Comments »

When you think of the Mexican Riviera, with its palms-fringed beaches, luxuriant jungle vegetation and posh resorts, lots of places come to mind. But no resort better typifies the classic Mexican beach vacation that does Puerto Vallarta.

Puerto Vallarta offers  an unique vacation that is not readily available in any other part of Mexico and perhaps not in the world. Within this haven of natural beauty, art galleries, restaurants, and golf courses, every day is cause for celebration. Wander around this site, and you will learn everything you want to know to ensure your vacation in Puerto Vallarta exceeds all expectations.

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Chichen Itza

July 25th, 2008 admin Posted in Mexico Reviews | 5 Comments »

Know one of the new seven wonders, dedicated to the worship of Kukulcan, the feathered serpent god, CHICHEN ITZA was the most important civic and religious center of the Mayas and known also as the capital of the Mayan empire, This was also the destination of pilgrims from all regions of Mesoamerica, the object of numerous studies of solar and astronomical symbolism, the majestic temples of Chichen Itza still guard the mystery of this great race. An adventure full of mystical myths, charm and fascination.

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