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Welcome to Mayan Riviera, the Grand Beginning
Welcome aboard and we hope that we can meet your growing expectations. We have been offering websites with informationa dn insight to the areas South of Cancun for almost three years and this this new Mayan Riviera site represents a lot of listening 
by: The Mayan Riviera Gang    

My wonderful trip.
by: Henry Johnson    

Incidents of Travel in Yucatan
This extremely fascinating book details the travels and discoveries made while exploring the Yucatan. The year was 1841, and most of the territory had
by: Micheal Novak    

Belize - just a little to the south
Looking for a change of pace? Time to re-new your visa for an extended stay here in Mexico? Heading into Guatemala or further south? Then your 1st stop will be the country of Belize, about a four hour bus ride from Playa. (Passport required for entry).
by: Micheal Novak    

Belize - just a little to the west
Looking for a change of pace? Time to re-new your visa for an extended stay here in Mexico? Heading into Guatemala or further south? Then your 1st stop will be the country of Belize, about a four hour bus ride from Playa. (Passport required for entry).
by: Micheal Novak    

A Brief Look at Playa Del Carmen
by: Eva Woods    

Tours
by: Eva Woods    

The Most Beautiful Place in the World
by: Giselle Borda    

Sand In Your Shorts Is A Way Of Life
by: Cathy Clark Wawrykow    

Tulum - Still Undiscovered
The Tulum area is a great place to spend your vacation. The Tulum ruins are in a beautiful setting, and Coba is also only about 25 miles inland on the Tulum/Coba road. The road leading to the Sian Ka'an bioshpere begins just south of Tulum ruins. There
by: Carole Glab    

Great time to travel....
by: Russ Kelly    

Buy 5 - Stay 7 Special
La Sirena & La Iguana are beachfront condominiums in Akumal offer spaciousness, comfort, relaxation, incredibly beautiful view of the Caribbean. And for a short time you can BUY 5 nights and STAY 7 nights.
by: Liliane Oks    

Great place to get your certification
by: Russ Kelly    

Extraordinary Adventure
by: Liliane Oks    

Welcome - William R. Eubank - Associate Writer
by: Russ Kelly    

Welcome To Discover Italy
Coming Soon......
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Notification of Currency Exchanges
Details on the recent changes in currency here in Italy.
by: Brandon2 Kelly    

Sacbe Cavern Tours
The Magical Caverns Tour....  Sacbe caverns will open for tours August 8, 1997 for Swimming, snorkeling and a Bar - B - Q presented by Why Not tour
by: Liliane Oks    

Teaching at Playa Del Carmen - Yucatan - Mexico
In 1994, Rotary International District 5790 expanded its teaching program in Mexico to include Playa Del Carman on the Yucatan Peninsula across from Cozumel. Last year the area had been scouted out by William Eubank and Mrs. Claudia McWhorter as a poten
by: William Eubank    

Teaching in Mexico - Cozumel
During the summers of 1993 and 1994 I was an exchange teacher in the R.I.T.E. program. Rotary InterDistrict Teacher Exchange is a cultural exchange of volunteer teachers between participating countries.
by: William Eubank    

Found a magical hotel
by: Barry M    

La Entrada, El Puente and Santa Rosa de Copan
Just a short plane ride away from the Bay Islands, mainland Honduras possesses the magnificent Maya ruins at Copan, the highest artistic and cultural achievement of the ancient Maya civilization.
by: Howard Rosenzweig    

Life in Honduras - Part 1
In January, 1982 I left home behind and flew to Honduras to begin a stint with the Peace Corps. The Peace Corps advertises itself as "The Toughest Job You'll Ever love", and indeed my three years in Honduras were the toughest and most frustrating of my
by: Don Moore    

Yucatan, Playa Del Carmen to Tulum
"You should definitely take a look at Akumal -- like Playa del Carmen, but smaller and less crowded generally. The beach in Akumal Bay is excellent for swimming, snorkeling, or just lying around." Dr. Murray Spear stays in the Akumal area several time
by: Murray Spear    

Akumal, Yal-Ku Lagoon, Xpu-Ha and Cenote Azul...
Beautiful beaches, great snorkeling, majestic cenotes and great food... Akumal is still quiet and peaceful for those of us who want to "get away".
by: Murray Spear    

Playa del Carmen, Xcaret, Final Notes...
The quaint Mexican town of PLAYA DEL CARMEN. This is an interesting town, lots of good restaurants.
by: Murray Spear    

Upscale Hotel in Playa
by: Rick L.    

Welcome Ron E. Mader - Associate Writer
by: Liliane Oks    

How much is your money worth???
by: Roberto Berni    

Honduras History
Presented by The Foundation for Investment and Development of Exprot. A private, non-profit institution committed to promoting local and foreign investment in all economic sectors, as well as to increase the export of non raditional manufactured products.
by: FIDE FIDE    

Conservation in Sian Ka'an
CANCUN, Quintana Roo - Conservation of the Sian Ka'an biosphere and economic development of the local communities are twin goals supported by state officials and leaders of non-governmental associations.
by: Ron Mader    

Honduras' Parks and Protected Areas - May 1997
This is a preliminary index of protected areas in Honduras. The main obstacles in compiling this information is that 1) very little data exists online or offline and 2) documents that do exist are rarely for public eyes.
by: Ron Mader    

Costa Rica's Ecotourism
A New Perspective of the Environment
Until the Arias administration, the Costa Rican government rewarded farmers who "improved" the land by deforesting it. As a consequence, 50,000-60,000 he
by: Ron Mader    

When In Rome...CULTURAL/HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS,FOOD ITINERARIES AND COOKING WORKSHOPS
ITALIAN COOKING WORKSHOPS AND TOURS FOR FOOD LOVERS Join an Italian cuciniere and an American baker as we make our way through the Roman market day. Get into the colors and flavors in Italy's greatest open-air mercato.
by: Roberto Berni    

To and From Fiumicino Airport to Rome
Updated information on how you get from Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport to downtown Rome. This gives you all the options for public transportation.
by: Roberto Berni    

The Fideicomisco (Trust) Real Estate Investing
In Mexico, people often ask, "Can I own land even though I am not a Mexican citizen?" It is a good question and the answer is "YES". Land is held in a "trust" or "fideicomisco".
by: Carmen Pino    

Welcome - RealCorp - Associate Writers
by: Russ Kelly    

The RealCorp Team
RealCorp Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. is a real estate company formed by professionals established in Cancun since 1983 when most of the city and the hotel zone were under construction. Since, many have taken advantage of the great opportunities in real
by: Alejandro Pino    

Playa del Carmen
by: Rodrigo Sapag    

Guatemala Web~Posada Belen
by: Giovanni Sanchinelli    

Papal Audience
The Pope helds the Audience every Wednesday at 9.00 am at the Sala Nerv i
by: Roberto Berni    

Visit to the Quirinale - Official Residence of the President of the Republic
On the second and fourth Sunday of every month, you can visit some rooms and the gardens of the Quirinale
by: Roberto Roberto    

Get the latest weather - Rome
by: Roberto Berni    

Airfare Guide for In Country Flights
by: Roberto Berni    

Winter's Dance - A poem
by: Kevin Joseph    

Nautilus Villas
by: N Wray    

Cenotes ( a poem)
by: Kevin Joseph    

World of the Living Maya
by: Sandra Dayton    

La Torguga and a Tip
by: Craig Little    

Nature in the City
Ecotourism is going all over the world and that includes Roma and all of Italy. Nature in the City is a beautiful thing. You can enjoy Roma and many ways and this is a great way to see it.
by: GENTI & PAESI    

Sant'Oreste -
by: Roberto Berni    

Walking the City
Walking in Rome is second only to the eating in Rome, but walking is much better for your health. Our City has so much history and here are a few we you can see it by foot.
by: Genti e Paesi    

Under Ground Tours of Roma
Ancient Rome by Starlight - Wonderful tours and ways to see all of Rome in a very special way. Treat yourself to an evening that you will take homw and always remember.
by: Liliane Oks    

Mexican Environmental Travel
Ecotourism and nature-based tourism are found throughout Mexico. The country simply has everything - from deserts to forests to fragile coasts. But how do you get information where the wild things are?
by: Ron Mader    

Mexico's parks and protected areas
The following inclusive index compiles online information about Mexico's parks and protected areas.
by: Ron Mader    

Manniello Hotels
by: Mario Manniello    

Two Roman Flea Markets not to miss
The Underground Parking Ludovisi and Rigattieri per Hobby are a must for everybody hunting for treasures from the attic, the basement, or under the bed.
by: Russ Test    

Ancient Maya Conference - March 18-26, 1998
by: Mary Locke    

Blue Parrot Inn
by: Carla Macneil    

Sacbe Tour
by: Christy Mooney    

Rione Monti one of the most authentic old neighborhoods in the Eternal City
Rione Monti, situated in close vicinity of such well-known sites as the Colosseum, the ancient Roman forums, and Piazza Venezia, is the oldest of the 6 Rioni and 14 Quartieri that form the neighborhoods of Rome.
by: Roberto Berni    

Tranquil Tobago...
Tobago steps out of the shadow of its bigger sister, Trinidad, showing the world what it's got to offer in the big league Caribbean tourism industry... By Donna Yawching
by: Val Kalliecharan    

Great Stay at Tropical Casablanca
by: Gene and Julie Kolasinski    

Thanks... after the trip
by: Brent Prenevost    

Our stay at Condotel El Tucan - Playa del Carmen
by: Joan and Jim MacMillan    

On the Wheels of Time
by: Antonella Mallus    

Trip Report: Tulum Area Resorts
This is a report detailing the small resorts that reside just south of the Tulum ruins. Meg and Dan Price video-taped many of the resorts along this stretch of beach.
by: Dan Price    

Famous art museums in Italy will stay open every day from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
The Head of the Ministry of Beni Culturali announced yesterday that from April 7th this year and until 2001, the most famous art museums in Italy will stay open every day from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
by: Roberto Berni    

Simple recipes for some traditional Mexican/Mayan delights
by: Charley Stephenson    

Vacation in Paradise
by: Melinda McCrady    

Coba: pretend you're discovering Mayan ruins in the jungle
by: Mike Cohen    

Beware of Time Share Vultures!
by: Suzette Foster    

Coba and Cenotes
Coba, the Mayan ruins 45Km north of Tuluum are terrific! You walk along dirt roads (and, sometimes, narrow trails) through the jungle, and you get some sense of what the "original" explorers felt like. You also get to climb the highest pyramid in N Yucata
by: Mike Cohen    

Tobago Villas at Sanctuary Villa Resort
by: Chai Frank    

In Dreams
by: william logsdon    

a peaceful place
by: andrew lots    

Balcones Del Caribe
by: Randy Nagel    

"Bestday Tours"
by: Randy Nagel    

Mexico Suncoast and RIU Yucatan Report
Riu Yucatan, Playa del Carmen, Tulum Beaches & Coast, Si’an Ka’an Biosphere, Akumal, Snorkeling, Coba, Cozmel, etc... Submitted by Don J. & Lynnette (we are 37 and 33yrs, DINK’s, enjoy exploring, nightlife, as well as serene intervals)
by: Don Pokorny    

The Prophets Conference ~ Yucatán
The Prophets Conference ~ Yucatán, scheduled for the autumn equinox, September 15-21, 1998, continues the honoring, exploration and ceremony initiated at the 1997 Prophets Conferences held in Phoenix and Los Angeles. The upcoming gathering in Mérida,
by: Mary Locke    

The Prophets Conference ~ Yucatan
Elder Hunbatz Men of the Maya has called together The Prophets Conference ~ Yucatán for this autumn equinox, September 15-21, 1998 in and around the ancient sites of Merida, Mexico. The Mayan Calendar shows the importance of this particular time as incor
by: Cody Johnson    

Hotel Restaurant LA RISERVA DI CASTEL D'APPIO -Ventimiglia- ITALY
by: Antonello Rotondaro    

SCUBA Diving - FAQs
Many people have thought about learning to SCUBA dive, but might have been afraid that diving was too difficult, too expensive, or even too dangerous. In this section, we try to answer many commonly asked questions about diving.
by: Neal Whitley    

Cozumel Travel and Scuba Diving: Frequently Asked Questions
"Welcome to your Cozumel diving vacation!" With extraordinary diving, great shopping and dining, and an exotic tropical atmosphere, Cozumel is a great place to vacation.
by: Neal Whitley    

Check Rates BEFORE Calling Home
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 1998--A number of alternative long distance companies have cropped up in Mexico, charging rates far exceeding the competitive per minute charges of major long distance companies.
by: Janis Burenga    

El Paraiso
Una semana en el paraiso.
by: Cruz Herrera    

incredible nature experience
by: paul pfau    

A Pristine Paradise Down South
by: Amy Volk    

A Little Piece of Playa
by: Diana Ayala    

Bahamas Dolphin Diving
There is, perhaps, no underwater experience as meaningful as a dive with dolphins. The Bahamas offers several of the best and most reliable opportunities in all the world to closely interact with dolphins. And, these encounters happen off Grand Bahama and
by: Bahamas Diving Association    

Marriage Requirements in Mexico
The following are the requirements for marriage in the Federal District (Mexico City). However, marriage requirements prevailing in the thirty-one states of Mexico are in general very similar to those of the Federal District.
by: Jeff Armand    

Tulum, The Gem Of The Caribbean
Tulum, or Zama as it was once called, sits perched high on a cliff overlooking the vastness of the Caribbean Sea or "Caribe del Mar". Mayan traders once landed their canoes on the beach below the site in the hopes of acquiring trade goods from the interi
by: RANDY NAGEL    

A Little Bit Of Heaven
Best place in Playa to buy tamales and short "how to"...
by: Randy Nagel    

Internet Travel Guru's: World Vacations
Welcome to Caribbean Coast and our little family of Internet Travel Guru's!
by: Neal Whitley    

The Toltec invasion of Chichen Itza
In Meso-American pre-history, there lies a legend about...
by: Randy Nagel    

Gentle Giants Of The Sea
The sea turtles of Playa and Akumal, Mexico...
by: Randy Nagel    

Scuba Diving In Tobago (Trinidad & Tobago)
Hmmm, Tobago Diving...You'll LOVE it. It's tranquil, quiet, very laid back and friendly. Tobago's got to be the least known little island that ever comes to mind when it comes to diving. It's a little secret in the Caribbean. Mantas? (Taken from O
by: Neal Whitley    

Best Place for a Cervaza
by: Randy Nagel    

Our Honeymoon
by: Debi Stary    

I Love Mexico
by: Jill Chamberlain    

Snorkeling in Tobago (Trinidad & Tobago)
Come and discover the wonderful opportunities to snorkel in Tobago...the water is always warm, the reefs are colorful and the people warm and friendly!Taken from Ocean Point Hotel in Tobago.
by: Neal Whitley    

The Cult Of The Talking Cross - Quintana Roo, Mexico
The "Cult of the Talking Cross" was part of the Chan Santa Cruz Maya...
by: Randy Nagel    

Tourista, Monteczuma's Revenge
Tourista,Monteczuma's Revenge,can spoil your holiday. It is not hard to avoid and simple planning makes it easy
by: Randy Nagel    

Tip's on Playa
by: Diana Ayala    

Off the beaten path - Roatan
by: Liliane Oks    

Mexico, Mitch & Me
This is a humorous tale about my holiday last year to Belize via Cancun at the same time as Hurricane Mitch was ravaging the region. To add to that I lost my British passport and had to wait around for two weeks. Undeterred my wife and I went travelling
by: Adrian Caffery    

Romantik Hotel Villa Ducale Taormina
by: andrea quartucci    

Broiled Tomatoes with Smoked Mozzarella
This is a side dish I had at my favorite restaurant here in St. Thomas the other night, and I wanted to pass it along as soon as I could. A single slice of tomato was served as a garnish, but two or three slices per person would make an excellent side
by: Russ Kelly    

Millennium Magic in Playa
by: giny ripley    

Guest Services
by: Claudia Hernandez    

Cozumel Vacation Tips
by: Matt M    

Wonderful Experience
by: Sharla Ragan    

Playa del Carmen
by: Jeannie Smith    

Playa del Carmen
by: Nicole Johnson    

Above and Beyond
by: Deana Day    


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