Published on Saturday, April 14, 2012 by Linda Patterson Planning a vacation to the Yucatn can be a slightly overwhelming task, simply because there is so much available to see and do in this part of the world. Its environments run the gamut between giant five-star resorts and pristine, untouched wilderness, with nearly unlimited opportunities for every type of activity from sunbathing to eco-trekking. This guide will hig...

Published on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 by Linda Patterson The concept of a subterranean underworld is quite common in world religions. From the Hades of ancient Greece to the Yomi of Japanese Shinto beliefs " even Christianity has its Hell " the bowels of the earth are frequently depicted as the realm, be it refuge or prison, of departed souls. It's hardly surprising, then, to learn that the ancient Maya had similar concep...

Published on Monday, April 9, 2012 by Linda Patterson The eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula holds a treasure trove of environmental beauty and natural diversity, which just happens to lie next to some of the world's most astonishing world-class resorts. The state of Quintana Roo is home to the fabulous Riviera Maya, Mexico's premiere vacation destination, as well as untold acres of pristine jungle and dozens ...

Published on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 by Linda Patterson Ask yourself: what could be more relaxing than lying on a tropical beach, watching the sun set? Especially in the equatorial latitudes, sunsets are certainly a sight to behold " the glowing orange disc descending on the horizon, seeming to melt into the glittering waves as they dance, alight with fiery colors. If you close your eyes, you can almost hear the tranquil...

Published on Monday, April 2, 2012 by Ben Pate When it comes to unique places to visit around the world, Chichen Itza, Mexico ranks within the top fifty must see destinations. It is perhaps one of the most iconic images of ancient Latin America. These ruins show the vast expanse of the Mayan empire and give great insight into their ancient history. To visit Chichen Itza make sure your passport is up to date, if ...

Published on Thursday, March 29, 2012 by Linda Patterson Renowned almost without compare among Caribbean tourist destinations is Mexico's famous Riviera Maya. Lying on the eastern seaboard of the lush Yucatn peninsula, the Riviera Maya is almost an oxymoron, being a cluster of huge resorts and eco-parks nestled within the arms of the wild, untouched rainforest that surrounds it. This makes the Riviera Maya an unprecedente...

Published on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 by Linda Patterson Among the three writing of the old world which were independently created was the Ancient Mayan hieroglyphic. The other two were the Chinese hieroglyphic and the Sumerian cuneiform in Mesopotamia. As stated by modern day scholars, the other old world's languages and also writing forms were influenced, in any other case based, on these 3 most ancient scripts. Among t...

Published on Friday, March 23, 2012 by Frank D. Gardner Ask yourself: what could be more relaxing than lying on a tropical beach, watching the sun set? Especially in the equatorial latitudes, sunsets are certainly a sight to behold the glowing orange disc descending on the horizon, seeming to melt into the glittering waves as they dance, alight with fiery colors. If you close your eyes, you can almost hear the tranquil c...

Published on Friday, March 23, 2012 by Linda Patterson Many, if not most, religions both modern and ancient share the concept of an underworld. The Greeks had Hades; the Japanese Shinto have Yomi; some might argue the Christian Heaven is incomplete without its corresponding Hell. The Mayans were no different, except that they apparently took the idea a step further and physically constructed portals into their own mythi...

Published on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 by Linda Patterson There are many best places to visit in Mexico and among them is Tulum. Tulum is one of the beautiful spots in Mexico although it is not popular as other places in the Yucatan such as Cancun or the largest resorts in the Riviera Maya. If you are one of those adventurous travelers then know that Tulum can let you enjoy nature and explore the interesting Mayan ruins -...