Sisal Mexico : Feels Like Home
The loud speaker in my ear is blaring commands in Spanish, my ears picking up only certain words. Traveling to a foreign country is exciting and nerve wracking. With a 2 hour layover in Mexico City to my final destination of Merida, I stopped in at Starbucks for the universal language of coffee. Ordering my Cafe’ Vanilla Latte only understanding gracias and de nada, I realized how important a smile can be.
Evaluating my options of how to spend my 2 hours, I decided it best to pull out my laptop and write. Flying into this massive overwhelming city, I did not realize the skyscrapers that existed here. It is funny how tourism images paint a photo of a place in our mind. Most Americans associate Mexico to drug lords and beaches.
Continue readingMérida Healthcare Costs Exposed
A strong topic of debate in the United States is the cost and access of good healthcare. Many changes have occurred in the healthcare system during the current administrations term. Many people I know, are still without healthcare and unable to get access to affordable plans, even with Obama Care.
Continue readingWhy I Ditched The Cancun Party Crowds
Americans flock to the beaches of Cancun to escape harsh winter months and the everyday grind in the United States. Miles of hotel-lined beach see an average of 3.3 million visitors a year, luring travelers with all-inclusive deals and booze.
Tired of the slurred conversations, sunburns, and the same guacamole and chips served daily, I searched for a new destination in Mexico. Party crowds were not fulfilling my need for a relaxing and stimulating beach vacation...
Continue readingMérida Lifestyle
Living in Mexico, does not mean giving up modern conveniences such as shopping and fine dining. The capital city of Mérida, has everything you could possibly ask for, including a side of charm. Getting my vote for the happiest city in Mexico, and quite possibly North America, Mérida offers state-of-the-art facilities to meet everything from cultural to medical needs. Respecting both sophistication and relaxation, this one-of-a-kind city offers an energy that beckons travelers from across the globe. Rest assured, your Mérida lifestyle can be as hip or laid back as you want it to be, but don’t take my word for it, visit to find out for yourself.
Continue reading5 Must Have Experiences In Merida
Mexico, Cancun or Chichen Itza is probably one of the first things to come to mind when speaking of the Mayans from the Yucatan Peninsula. Preserving this ancient history and culture is important to many in this Mexican state. Mayans carry a sense of pride. Proud of their heritage, families and work. There is a lot to be gained from visiting and getting to know those that live and protect this region of the world. Understanding their uniqueness and respect for each day is both inspiring and encouraging.
Merida offers something for everyone, including: History, Arts, Architecture, Crafts, Theatre, Culinary… Continue reading
Merida Mexico Safety: The Truth
I visited Merida, Mexico for the first time last month, June 2014. Business colleagues and friends advised me not to go due to the unsafe conditions of traveling south of the US border. “Have you seen the news? Please consider not going.” I simply smiled and thought to myself, the media only covers the negative, why would I take their word on where I should travel, so off I went.
Arriving late in the evening, it was hard to get my bearings and see anything as I took the taxi to the hotel. The experience inside the airport and hotel were complete with smiles and respect. There was no uneasy feeling of getting stared at, feeling like I needed to white knuckle my purse, or feeling afraid to ask for help or directions...
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