"We are hosts on Airbnb and have our 3rd generation family business of renting our homes started by my NY father-in-law as an escape for his friends from the winters, but in no way are we commerical in the sense of a brand hotel just because we have…"
"Here is a eye-opening report on the gun violence in the US which shows how major US cities have more gun violence than the most violent countries in the world. Americans should not travel to New Orleans for Mardi Gras since it is ranked #2 in the…"
"Yes, Tulum is noted for having no electricity and candles are used in hotels, restaurants, etc. The government is aware of the growing demand for ecotourism and promotes this focus on their many tourist web sites, so areas are being protected from…"
"Mexico is changing and NGO groups that promote environmental issues are gaining in their influence. This particular tourist development has been in Mexican news and Care2Cause.com and Avaz.com circulated petitions online that had a tremedous…"
"Why not investigate the Maroma Spa and Resort, http://www.maromahotel.com/web/ocan/maroma.jsp which is between Cancun (1/2 hr.) and Playa (15 min) right in the middle of the jungle with the #1 Riviera beach (rated by Travel & Leisure) and owned by…"
"My daughter lives and works at the Maroma Resort and Spa, http://www.maromahotel.com/web/ocan/maroma.jsp which is owned by the Orient-Express (Yes, THAT famous Orient-Express) Group. This exclusive resort, between Playa (15 min.) and Cancun (1/2…"
"Hi Meryl,
We live in Mexico and right now our 23 yr. old is doing her " practicas" for her Hotel and Restaurant major at the Maroma Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen which is where all the kids go now, since they consider Cancun for raunchy tourists…"
"MexicoGuru.com is a good place for searching for accommodations but it is more in tune with Mexico lovers who want an experience that large hotel chains don´t provide. The Department of Tourism has many web pages and they are well designed so that…"
"Particularly in Mexico things do not always function as they are expected to since power outages in the rainy season are common, services like water can be rationed during the dry season and so having on site management is really critical especially…"
"Vacation rentals are also a great option for longer seasonal escapes. Since our winters are sunny and warm but not stifling humid and hot like the beaches, Snowbirds from the frozen north come back each winter soaking up the daily sun and enjoying…"
"Thanks for your response. Actually, at $32 USD/night with taxes included and all the services of water, gas, electricity, full-time maintenance staff, Internet and 1x week cleaning for a 30 night rental for 1-4 persons is cheaper than what is being…"
"Buzzy,
You might want to try the City of Eternal Spring which is in the historical highlands of central Mexico about 1 hr. from Mexico City. I have lived here for 25 yrs, coming from California and the weather is unbelievable-around 70-75° yearlong.…"
"Since we are foodies and daughter #1 is going into sustainable Hotel/Restaurant business, Anthony is our guru and we watch even his re-runs! Truly an honest man and so refreshing compared to the pretty, dull & boring "advertisements" for eating…"
"For Mexico Lovers! The only TRUE Mexican holiday, unique in all the world is our Dia de los Muertos. It´s happening starting on Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 when the graves and the living welcome back their departed family members with food, drink, song…"
"The "main problem" does NOT involve "interior areas" as was quoted by TravelMole since states such as Sonora, Coahuila, Chihuahua, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas are BORDER states, not interior. For those of us who have lived for many years in Mexico,…"
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