03/04/2009

Dive Into 'The Pit' In Mexico For A Submerged Wonderland

 Take a look at Susan Cocking's story of diving into Akumal's Dos Ojos cenotes for a beautiful picture of what lies beneath the famous Riviera Maya. Her story tells of underwater mountain ranges surrounded by acid clouds and a natural high that can only accompany such an experience. Take the dive here to read about how Susan's adventures led her to 12,000 year old human fossils and prehistoric cats.... read on

03/03/2009

Travel Alert for Mexico: Spring Break 2009

 First off, remain calm. Everything's going to be okay. Now that we have your attention, read on... Spring Break’s around the corner and the U.S. State Department has issued a Travel Alert for U.S. citizens traveling and living in Mexico (view the notice here). Make note it’s a Travel Alert and not a Travel Warning but should still be taken seriously. This Travel Alert was issued in February 2009 due to the escalating violence in northern Mexico along the U.S. border although the U.S. State... read on

12/29/2008

The end of overpriced airline tickets?!

 It's not the end of overpriced airline tickets, but it's a step in the right direction! It will come as a surprise to many that airlines have policies which will help put money back in your pocket, rather than siphoning it out! If you've purchased a non-refundable ticket and the price drops before your departure, your airline may actually refund, or at least provide you with travel vouchers, in the amount of the difference! Depending on your flight and ticketing procedures, a change fee... read on