Travel related topics and detailed information on hotels, airports, airlines, beaches, sightseeing, activities, photography, drones, trends, scuba diving, wanderlust and more.
In this episode Kay is chatting with Lori Gold, travel advisor and destination expert for the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. We are talking about her experiences when traveling to Mexico, current COVID restrictions in hotels and her favorite places to visit when staying at the Mayan Riviera, Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum.
If you would like to get in touch with Lori contact/follow her on Instagram @explorewithlor or email her at lori@twiltravel.com
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Episode 164
This episode is a special interview that I did with Claire Maguire, the owner of the travel agency Island Girl Travel and Vacations. I think you’ll find that this interview is a compelling look at the current situation in Cancun and what it means to travel there during times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Claire just arrived back home after she traveled from the U.S. to Cancun in order to do some 20+ hotel inspections. In this podcast, she is sharing her experiences and thoughts related to her flight, the procedures at Cancun airport, as well as at the different hotels she visited and how she feels about traveling to Mexico during the pandemic.
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Episode 163
In this first post COVID podcast Kay is chatting with Douglas Quinby, the co-founder and CEO of Arival, an independent platform that serves, mainly through conferences, the business needs of creators and sales teams for activities & attractions in the tourism sector.
Douglas is a recognized expert on online travel and travel distribution. He is frequently cited in leading media outlets including Bloomberg, CNN, The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. He is a sought-after speaker and moderator that has given guest speeches at numerous travel industry events around the world.
During this 30 minute podcast, Douglas and Kay are talking about Online Travel Agencies (OTA's), what makes them so appealing to travelers, what the near future might bring for tourism, and what they think is the best part of travel.
If you would like to learn more about Douglas Quinby follow this link to his Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-quinby-6558872/
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Episode 162
Claire and her sister Sarah went on our Whale Shark Encounter and talk about her experience. Sarah is afraid of open waters, everything that is in there and big fish. Listen to this episode and learn how she survived that day. Her sister Claire Summers is a solo adventure travel writer, known for her blog www.clairesitchyfeet.com and her book "The solo girl's guide to traveling without fear". This episode is meant to give people who are scared of going on a boat and swimming with the biggest fish in the world some comfort and better understanding of what you may expect from such a day. If you are interested in learning more, we recommend you to listen to episode 136, "Whale Shark Tour explained by Nick" as well.
We've recorded a video with Sara and Claire. Feel free to have a look at our Youtube channel and subscribe.
Was kann man sich unter “schwimmen mit Walhaien” vorstellen? Worauf muss man achten, bevor es losgeht und wie läuft das eigentlich ab?
Wir haben Linda und Kevin von www.likeontravel.com gebeten uns einen ausführlichen Erlebnisbericht abzugeben.
Dies ist der 2. Teil unseres Podcast über die Walhaitour auf der mexikanischen Yucatan-Halbinsel, nördlich von Cancun und Isla Mujeres, um genau zu sein.
Das Ziel dieses Podcast ist es Dir eine bessere Vorstellung von und vor der eigentlichen Tour zugeben und wir hoffen, dass wir viele typische Fragen beantworten. Solltest Du dennoch Fragen haben, zöger bitte nicht, diese im Kommentarbereich, oder auf Facebook @kaytoursmexico zu hinterlassen.
Was kann man sich unter “schwimmen mit Walhaien” vorstellen? Worauf muss man achten, bevor es losgeht und wie läuft das eigentlich ab?
Wir haben Lina und Kevin von www.likeontravel.com gebeten uns einen ausführlichen Erlebnisbericht abzugeben.
Dies ist der 1. Teil unseres Podcast über die Walhaitour auf der mexikanischen Yucatan-Halbinsel, nördlich von Cancun und Isla Mujeres, um genau zu sein.
Das Ziel dieses Podcast ist es Dir eine bessere Vorstellung von und vor der eigentlichen Tour zugeben und wir hoffen, dass wir viele typische Fragen beantworten. Solltest Du dennoch Fragen haben, zöger bitte nicht, diese im Kommentarbereich, oder auf Facebook @kaytoursmexico zu hinterlassen.
We've send Claire, owner of Claire's Itchy Feet to our Mayan Explorer Tour where she visited the Tulum ruins and 5 different cenotes. Listen to this episode and learn about our most sold tour at Kay Tours Mexico and what she liked the most about it.
Kay asked our new intern Esmee why she choose Kay Tours Mexico and what her perception of the company was before she arrived.
Our intern Esmee travelled from Amsterdam to Cancun and is sharing her experience in this podcast. Flight time, quality, stop in Cuba, customs in Cancun and how to get a ride from the airport.
From 1st of February 2019 prices for entrance fees at archaeological sites and national parks in the state of Yucatan will be increased significantly. Visiting Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Grutas de Loltun, Balankanche, Celestun, Izamal and Ek Balam will be more expensive. Here you will a list of the new prices: www.kay.tours/post/chichen-itza-price-increase
If you have any questions about the new prices, just comment below this post and we are happy to answer them.
There are at least 250 different ways/operators who can take you to the famous New World Wonder. This is the second (non-related) podcasts where you will listen to more first hand experiences about the different ways to travel from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza.
Claire Summers is a travel writer and digital nomad who is currently based in Playa del Carmen. She traveled twice to Chichen Itza and is sharing her experiences in this podcast. She is also about to publish her first book "Solo girls guide to traveling without fear".
For more information visit Claire's website www.clairesitchyfeet.com
If you are interested in the listening to the first podcast where Casandra is sharing her experiences on traveling to Chichen Itza, click here.
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We are changing the way you book your tour. You may expect personalized content and services. We are offering every page visitor the liberty to let us and others know what they are looking for, giving other, like-minded travelers the chance to join in on individually created tour itineraries. Listen to this podcast and learn more about our community page.
November 7th, 2018 marks the day Kay Tours Mexico went PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) free. We have replaced the last plastic water bottles with re-usable stainless steel bottles and are therefore the first plastic bottle free tour operator. In this podcast Kay is talking about the reasons why he took the decision to go plastic free, what it took to get there and how we all can make a change. Kay Tours Mexico does not have any plastic bottles anymore and that means 3000 fewer plastic bottles per year in the system.
Read more: https://www.kay.tours/single-post/2018/11/08/Kay-Tours-Mexico-plastic-bottle-free
When Casandra arrived here to Playa del Carmen at the beginning of 2018, she did not know that there are different ways to get to Chichen Itza. In this podcast she is sharing her experiences traveling budget and traveling private to Chichen Itza.
What is the day of the dead about and what is the difference to Halloween? Casandra is talking about her experiences and what you may expected from this special day when at the Mayan Riviera.
There are hundreds of places you can eat at in Playa del Carmen. Save yourself some time by listening to Rodrigo, local and restaurant expert of Playa del Carmen. He is part of the foodie tour "Eating with Carmen" and is recommending several great places to eat, including special, secret dishes you will not find on the menu. If you want to know more about a guided culinary tour in Playa del Carmen visit www.eatingwithcarmen.com
Airbnb is in the news again. Mexico hoteliers want rental regulations, restricted areas and periods of the year. I spoke with Sean and Jennifer, two travel blogger at www.venturists.net , Airbnb guests and hosts. Listen to this podcast and learn more about how to use the platform, which questions to ask, what to look for and eventually why it is called AIRbnb. Please share your thoughts in the comments below. Your opinion is important to us.
Uber is the fastest growing company. Maybe in the history of the planet. It's a brilliant idea and the demand for Uber in Cancun and Playa del Carmen has been very high. Before the launch, 58 thousand foreign users and 102 thousand national users had tried to request a trip in with Uber in Cancun. We frequently have guests asking us about Uber in Mexico and the Riviera Maya and we do not know what to answer. It is our aim to be helpful and a reliable source of information, so we reached out to Uber asking for a statement if we may expect Uber in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. In this 18 minutes, Kay is talking about Uber's history and its timeline in the state of Quintana Roo, including Cancun and Playa del Carmen. It this moment the Uber service is not available in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, the entire state of Quintana Roo. Listen to this podcast and learn why.
We are were searching for new tour destinations and actually found one. In order to know if this place, its activities and infrastructure is meeting our tour standards we went on a tour at cenote Zapote. In this 12 minute podcast Casandra and Kay's family are sharing their thoughts about this experience.
We know Claire since 2017, when she first went on a tour with us to the lagoon of Sian Ka'an and Muyil. This time she is back in Cancun and in this 15 minutes episode she is sharing some travel tips only a travel agent can know. If you would want Claire to take care of your next vacation planning, contact her by email claire.maguire@cruiseplanners.com or learn more about her on http://www.facebook.com/islandgirltravelandvacations/
Kay is explaining what we have to take in consideration when working on a new tour itinerary. By the way we are also excited to announce that we will have a new tour. This is what we like to call a podblog. You can read it and see pictures on our website www.kay.tours/riviera-maya-blog
There is plenty of seaweed a.k.a. sargassum all over the beaches of Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the entire Caribbean. With pictures of the brown algae decorating the white beaches all over the social media, we thought we would gather some more information on this topic. You might want to know what you are getting yourself into on your next vacation. Listen to this podcast (10 minutes) and learn where it is coming from, why and what impact it has on flora and fauna at your next vacation destination.
This a blog-post from our website www.kay.tours/riviera-maya-blog In order to improve the quality of our tour we took the decision to take out a part of the original tour itinerary. The tour is now shorter with more focus on the pink lagoons and as we believe more comfortable, relaxed and enjoyable.
It is always great to listen (13 minutes) to first time impressions, so we asked our intern Cassandra to share her experience of a day touring with our guests in Sian Ka'an.
Our second beach cleanup in cooperation of 4Ocean @4oceanbracelets was a great succes. Listen to Karla @karmuncol y Silvia @slomus and Kay @kaytoursmexico talking excited about there experience, what motivates them and what may be future plans. Thanks to all our volunteers! You are awesome!
A short (12 minute) summary of our tour to Isla Mujeres, as we are offering it as a great alternative to sea weed and sargassum.
After getting back to the office, our tour guide Rose is sharing her experience of her day swimming with whale sharks. If you are planning on watching whale sharks listen to today's 12 minute podcast.
It has been over a year now that Kay started the his first beach clean up in Playa del Carmen. It has been over a year now that Kay started the his first beach clean up in Playa del Carmen. Listen and learn how it started, why he thought it was necessary, how he met Karla @karmuncol and (thanks to her) eventually teamed up with the non profit organization 4Ocean @4ocean
If you are planning on going on a whale shark tour we recommend to listen to this podcast. Nick, who did the tour the day before we recorded this podcast is talking about his experience. The intention of this podcast is to prepare you properly for a whale shark encounter. Not necessarily in Mexico.
We are discussing our efforts and opportunities in regards to the beach clean ups we are organizing. A new event on FB has been created. Follow Karla Munguia Colmenero @Karmuncol and our event on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=666733806995435&ref=br_rs
Andrea is sharing some anecdotes and tips about travelling to Thailand.
Here are some travel tips from a woman for women.
An interview with Andrea talking about what made her choose to travel to Playa del Carmen. We are talking about bread crumbs of the universe, stereotypes, crimes and why you should listen to your intuition. Follow Andrea on FB @andreanicholascreatress and check out her website: http://www.soulfulvessel.com/
I am not a vegan, but enjoy the recipes very much. Lucky us, Playa del Carmen has more than plenty of options, where to dine, buy and enjoy vegan and vegetarian food or products. Let me quickly walk you through.
Learn what's the best time to buy your tour and how you should do it. Your comments are very welcome. We are trying to answer all of them, even if you just say "Hi!"
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Kay, the owner and manager of Kay Tours, was born and raised in Berlin before moving to Playa del Carmen after falling in love with his now wife and the Riviera Maya. His company grew out of the realization that many local tour operators were not sufficiently satisfying their customers; thus Kay devoted himself to providing greater care and attention in crafting memorable and personalized tours.
Despite your profound internet research, you should trust your guide. They know the short cuts, best places to eat and where to go. They know the places which are not on any review site (yet).
There is a misconception about May 5th in Mexico, better known as "Cinco de Mayo" It is not the celebration of Mexico's independence. Learn more about the history behind this special day and why it is more often celebrated in the United States rather than in Mexico.
Mexico City officially banned dolphinariums today! This is great news and here are some reasons why you should not consider to swim with dolphins.
Cote d'Ivoire is providing two-fifths of the world's cocoa as of 2015. That has not always been like that. Chocolate is originate in Mesoamerica and there is quite a story tell.
A list of things you may expect from Kay Tours. More video and quality content on our blog and audio experience.
Muyil was one of the earliest and longest inhabited ancient Maya sites on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. The ruins of Muyil are located deep in the jungle, 85 km/52 miles to the south of Playa del Carmen, just 15 minutes outside of Tulum. In this podcast Kay is describing the activities in and around Muyil.
Rodrigo, the owner of the Mexpats Club is talking about his life in Playa del Carmen and the community of expats who are part of his daily life. Listen and learn what kind of benefits travelers and those who are living here are having by being connected.
Being conscious about our habits and our footprint is the first step to become an informed and responsible traveler. Karla @karmuncol and Kay are discussing where you can save energy in a hotel and while traveling, but also when at home.
Mis dos hijos (de 11 y 12 años) comparten su lista de los 10 mejores lugares a los que les encanta ir. Cuando viaja con niños, no puede equivocarse con estos destinos.
My two boys (11 and 12 years old) are sharing their Top 10 list of places they love to go. When traveling with kids, you can't go wrong with these destinations.
What means Chichen Itza? Our professor Martin explains the origin of the name and its history.
Xoximilco is not a park, it is an experience. Andy started our podcast with this catchy phrase and he is totally right. We are explaining what it is about and what you may expect.
Living at the Caribbean we enjoy great seafood and there are plenty of choices. Did you know that there are certain periods you should stay away from certain dishes? This is the second part of an interview with ocean expert Marisol.
Living in the Caribbean we enjoy great seafood and there are plenty of choices. Did you know that there are certain periods you should stay away from certain dishes? This the first part of an interview with ocean expert Marisol.
How to use social media and apps to travel safe and well informed. Welcome to the Age of the Digital Assistant - if you are note using these services you are missing out.
Collecting trash from the beach is a rather symbolic act to draw attention. Yes, it helps, but it is not dealing with source!
Plastic pollution is poisoning our oceans and land, injuring marine life, and affecting our health! Help End Plastic Pollution by finding out how many plastic items you consume every year and make a PLEDGE to reduce the amount.
Today is Earth Day and here is why we actually should bother.
Kay is speaking with Antonio about all the activities and locations his 12 year old son is enjoying. Check them out with your kids and let us know if we missed something.
Part 2 Things you should know before booking your Whale Shark Tour. Ask these important questions and you will avoid disappointments.
Part 1 Things you should know before booking your Whale Shark Tour. Ask these important questions and you will avoid disappointments.
Kay is having a chat with his namesake the founder of www.locogringo.com, a great personality with some 20 and more years living in the Mayan Riviera.
Instead of supporting businesses with animals in captivity go out and observe wild animals in the natural habitat. Bring your kids and show them how these animals are living. Learn more about where to go.
Jewelz arrived 7 weeks ago in Playa del Carmen and is sharing her experience with us. She is talking about the things she likes most about this part of Mexico and what seems very strange to her.
Kay is talking with Marisol and Melina about the impact sunscreen has on coral reefs and the human body. Both are working for the non-profit organisation www.healthyreefs.org and are sharing their knowledge about the fragile eco-system of the marine life us. Chemicals you want to avoid: oxybenzone, retinyl palmitate, octinoxate, "nano" zinc or titanium oxide, everything with long and hard to pronounce names Websites you might want to consult: www.ewg.org / www.facebook.com/xtabaybeauty / www.ahal.mx
In case you are wondering what to do on an early Sunday morning in Playa del Carmen, just listen to this podcast and let Kay give you some ideas.
Ask these questions and you get to avoid any unpleasant things on a sight seeing tour.
Akumal is famous for its turtle bay, but has been in the headlines lately for other reasons. Andy is living in Akumal and we are talking about his perception of the current situation and what impact it has on him and his family as a local.
When doing research on a sight seeing destination you will many different prices offered. Learn what factors in on the different pricing for the same destinations and what you might expect from the cheapest and the most expensive results.
What you should consider when planning your perfect tour. The timing, order of destinations and activities and many other things are having an impact how your tour is turning out.
We are 100 days in with the Daily Travel Tips Podcast and Kay is taking some time to reflect on the past, presence and future of his tour company.
Make sure to plan ahead and avoid last minute decisions.
Considering the pro's and the con's of using a credit card.
My wife and I are talking about our experience in Merida and review a couple of options and places of the beautiful city.
My wife is sharing her favorite places she likes to visit and explains why they are her favorites.
Make sure to have some extra money on hand. Listen to this podcast and learn why you need it and where to stash it.
The best time to travel depends on your preferences and if you are traveling with or without kids. Learn more about the peak seasons and what to consider when planning your travels.
An early morning interview with our guide Martin, or as our guests like to call him, the professor. Listen and learn which Mayan cities he recommends to visit and in which order it makes the most sense.
One day after our beach clean up event I am talking about the most common things you find on a beach and how to avoid it.
We are getting requests on how to support the local community and give back. If you are interested in helping others while traveling or even from home listen to today's podcast and learn more about the non-profit organization "Keeping Kids in Schools" > https://kkisproject.org/
I spend the day in Sian Ka'an and it was such a great experience, since we saw everything from crocodiles, turtles, dolphins, manatee's and birds. This podcast is describing the full day in Sian Ka'an and what you might or might not expect.
Let me explain why asking for a deposit is so important.
We did our yearly first aid course refresh and I am sharing couple of thoughts on your safety during traveling.
Interview with our tour guide Juan. Listen to this podcast and learn about his favorite tour destinations and his travel trips.
We have to say no to many guests since they are booking last minute. Listen to this podcast and learn why you should book in advance.
A summary of my experience at Chichen Itza. Learn why you should insist on arriving there early and what to do afterwards.
Just me talking about my regular Sunday in Playa del Carmen.
Currently we have three different time zones in Mexico. If you have a plane, train, or boat to catch, be aware of time changes ahead of time before you realize too late and you've missed your departure. Mexico is changing clocks next week. Learn which other countries are changing their time and what you can do to not miss anything except an hour of sleep.
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday. This enormous holiday may also include some more unique traditions. Learn more about this important holiday and what you may expect should you travel Mexico during these days.
You don't have to live by the ocean in order to make a significant, positive impact on protecting our coral reefs. Learn how to make a difference and help saving our coral reefs.
Learn about the best ways to get around in Playa del Carmen and at the Mayan Riviera.
There are many things you can do on your own, by just googling for it. Certain destinations, or tourist attractions do not need a guide, nor entrance fee or transportation arranged. Learn what you you can do on your own when traveling at the Mayan Riviera.
The best food places in town are often not the most fancy ones. Let me tell you what you should looking for and which are my favorite places to eat when in Playa del Carmen.
Many of us (including me) are underestimating the heat and its effects it has on our body. Heat exhaustion and stroke is preventable if you take the right steps. Here are our top tips for avoiding heat exhaustion or stroke on your tour. Read more on our blog: https://goo.gl/tWSR1w
We spend the entire day on a bot and enjoyed the Caribbean. It got me thinking about the many times we have guest with motion sickness and how you easily can avoid it. Listen to this podcast and learn how to prevent sea sickness.
The March equinox marks the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator. Many cultures around the world celebrate this day. Learn more about the Equinox and why it is related to a feathered serpent.
Traveling with a drone is bringing up a lot of questions. Where to store it and where to actually fly it? Listen to this podcast and get answers and bring your drone.
Take full advantage of customer service focused companies, websites and organisations. The user, client or guest is in full power and you should take advantage of it. Ask your questions, get your quotes and get things done through on-site live chats, hotlines, DM, messengers, social media or chat bots.
Traveling makes you happy. Giving back can even achieve more. Learn what you can do in order to give back while traveling.
Learn why traveling is making you happy, is great for your social skills, self-confidence, mind opening, education, immune system and many more reasons. Feel free to comment and add more benefits of traveling.
No matter if you are a first timer or maybe have had a bad experience. Listen to this podcast and learn everything you need to know about snorkeling and having a good time in the water.
Learn how to get the best prices for your flights, hotels and sight seeing tours.
It is very difficult if not impossible to find THE answer. If you are planning to travel somewhere and you find something about that destination in the news it is worth to investigate and spend a good a mount of time on reading about it. Listen to this podcast and learn where you might find some reliable information.
TripAdvisor changed a couple of things in their presentation and these changes had quite some impact on the ranking of many business. If you are using TripAdvisor as a traveler or business owner, this podcast will give you some points to think about. Feel free to let me know what your thoughts are on TripAdvisor.
Part 3 of this trilogy is dedicated to the smaller, but not less popular tourist attraction of Tulum. Listen to the last part which will help you eventually in deciding between the three most popular tourist attractions of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Especially first timers do not know which of the many interesting and world famous destinations to visit first. Listen to the second part of 3 podcasts which will help you in deciding between the popular tourist attractions of Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum. This podcast is referring to Coba.
Especially first timers do not know which of the many interesting and world famous destinations to visit first. Listen to the first part of 3 podcast which will help you in deciding between the popular tourist attractions of Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum.
Living plastic free is quite a challenge, but imagine to do this while traveling. In this podcast I am talking with Jule from Germany about the reasons why she is living and traveling plastic free. She is telling me what her biggest challenges are and how she is conquering them. Follow Jule on FB and IG @thehappychoices
Another step on our way to a be a more sustainable and more conscious DMC is teaming up with environmentalist Karla Munguia Colmenero (IG @karmuncol). Listen to this podcast and learn what's our plan and what's Project "Respectful Whale Shark Tour".
Why am I doing this?
Listen to this podcast and learn about the trends we see and how traveling will change in the near future.
Did you ever thought about how much worth a vacation minute is? I like crunching numbers and I took some, by far not all, of the cost of an average vacation and broke it down to the minute. You will be surprised how much you spend on vacation just by sleeping. Listen to this podcast and learn the true value of your choices you are taking on how to spend your vacation time. #vacation #traveltips #ttp #kayspodcast #qnakayday #qnakay #value #yourvacation #qualitytime #travel #leisure #worth #Mexico #privatetours #kaytours #RivieraMaya #MayanRiviera #allinclusive #hotels #PlayaDelCarmen #resorts
Learn more about road trips to the south and what's there to discover. In today's travel tips podcast I am talking with archaeological guide Guiper about traveling to countries like Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize and what you may expect during such a tour.
If you are considering to visit either Cozumel or Isla Mujeres this podcast might help you in making the decision.
A great way to take in the scenery and sights is to run new ground and areas. Listen to this podcast and learn some tips on how to stay on track with your running / workout routine while on vacation.
Las Coloradas is the ultimate Instagram-worthy place. Imagine a huge lake the color of pink flamingos, cotton candy, or pink lemonade. Listen to this podcast and learn more about the reason why it's lagoons are pink and what you can do while traveling there.
Listen to this podcast and learn reasons why you should go scuba diving, or at least try it once. My guest Matt, from the Tank Ha Dive Center in Playa del Carmen is answering common questions about scuba diving and explaining the basics of the first scuba diving experience. You find Matt and Tank Ha at http://tankha.com/
Listen to this podcast and get some tips on when, where and how to book the right tour for you.
Feel free to request certain topics you want me to talk about, or answer your questions in future podcasts. Use #QnAKay and I'd be happy to talk about your requests.
Listen to this podcast and get some tips on when, where and how to book the right tour for you.
Feel free to request certain topics you want me to talk about, or answer your questions in future podcasts. Use #QnAKay and I'd be happy to talk about your requests.
Listen to this podcast and learn which tour is appropriate for kids and what is a good age to start swimming, or snorkeling with whale sharks. Feel free to request certain topics you want me to talk about, or answer your questions in future podcasts. Use #QnAKay and I'd be happy to talk about your requests.
Many times we have been asked what makes sense to bring on your tour. listen to this podcast and learn what take with you on a common day-trip.
Today's podcast Episode #50 I share actual travel tips with you. You don't have to listen to these, but might learn something if you do.
If you are convinced a tour is no way to really experience a new place you probably have never been on the right tour. Listen to this podcast and learn more about the benefits of a private tour, from the point of view of travel blogger Sara and Brent from www.dashboardliving.com They spend a day with their wedding group and us. A fun day in Coba, Punta Laguna and Tulum.
If you are convinced a tour is no way to really experience a new place you probably have never been on the right tour. Listen to this podcast and learn more about the benefits of a private tour, from the point of view of travel blogger Sara and Brent from www.dashboardliving.com They spend a day with their wedding group and us. A fun day in Coba, Punta Laguna and Tulum.
You should not get suspicious when being asked for your phone and room number. I am serious! Listen to this podcast and learn why providing these details are important.
Listen to this podcast and learn about the biosphere (protected area) in the south of Tulum, called Sian Ka'an. It's my favorite place to visit and you should consider going there.
Should you get tired of your pool or the beach bed, listen to this podcast and learn what to do in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
A great grandmother has been hit with a £50,000 bill for an airlift to hospital from a Mexican cruise ship because her bank insurance only covered Europe. Listen to this podcast and learn why you need a travel insurance and what you might expect to spend on it.
A quick internet research lead me to these sites: https://www.insuremytrip.com https://select.travelinsure.com https://www.tripcarecomplete.com
Scuba diving is my passion. It is an experience I do not want to miss anymore. Listen to this podcast and learn why you should give it a try and what it takes do go deep.
Why your tour sucked. This topic gets me really fired up, because there are so many possible reasons a tour can turn into a nightmare! Listen to this podcast and learn what to take care of and look for in order to have a great tour experience.
A very common question: Is it appropriate to tip, if so, could you let me know that proper amount? In Mexico, it is customary to tip if you appreciate the work someone has done for you. Listen to today's podcast and learn about the details of this delicate topic. I left an Easter egg, I've recorded today in Tulum in our favorite restaurant, in this podcast. No need to say, I tipped them. I am hoping you enjoyed today's podcast. Leave me a quick message in case you have any requests on certain topics. I'd be happy to talk about them and answer your questions.
Many of our guests have been touring with Santiago. Listen to today's podcast and learn what brought him to Mexico, why he loves what he is doing.
This year we want to show that we are the best. We are honest, reliable, responsible and will do everything it needs to make the day with us the best day of your vacation. Listen to this podcast and learn about our all-inclusive whale shark tour, what you may expect and what we offer, compared to others.
One of the many advantages of traveling to Mexico is the tremendous amount of activities, destinations and things to do. Listen to today's Travel Tips Podcast and learn some about the best activities to do in Cancun, Tulum, the Riviera Maya and in general the Yucatan Peninsula.
There is an overwhelming number of hotels in this area and you can't look them all up. Listen to this podcast and get some first ideas what might be the right hotel for you.
We spend the day exploring the island of Cozumel and enjoyed the company of our knowledgeable guide Marco, who is living on the island for over 17 years. Listen to this podcast and learn why you should consider your visit there.
Let us tell you why we do the beach clean ups. Join us in Playa del Carmen or organize your own clean up event every first Sunday of the month. Thank you for listening and joining.
I took a trip to the state of Campeche in order to explore the ancient Maya city Calakmul. It was once on of the most powerful city in the classical Maya period. It is now hidden in the jungle of the national park the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve. A great experience I only can encourage everyone to do.
Akumal, the famous Turtle Bay at the Mayan Riviera is a hot spot with political, tourist and economic interests. As a tourist you are most likely only interested in snorkeling with the turtles. Listen to this podcast and learn more about this disputed part of the Riviera Maya, Mexico.
What are your expectations on internet velocity, reliability and availability in your hotel? It's not self evident to have it around. Let me tell you what the speedtest.net is coming up with in my house.
If you find it hard to make a decision on where to stay during your next vacation, you should listen to this podcast about Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, also known as the Great Mayan Reef or Great Maya Reef is the 2nd largest reef in the world. Listen to the daily travel tips podcast and learn more about it.
Think twice where you want to spend some additional money or save some money. Let's talk about hiring a guide versus touring on your own. What might be the best option for you?
Water from the tap is good for brushing your teeth, but not to drink. Asking for a glass of water in restaurant will get you purified water. What else you should know, you will hear in my daily podcast.
The weather forecast can become your worst enemy if you are looking forward to your vacation. Listen to the locals, don't freak yourself out about something that is not in your hands and most likely will not turn out as predicted.
No more alcohol! There is a "dry law", which prohibits the sales of alcohol after certain hours in certain areas in Mexico. Traveling means enjoying a beer or a glass of wine as well. You better know what time the sales of alcohol stops.
Arriving at Cancun airport and now what? Have you arranged any transportation? Plenty to choose from, but what's the best choice?
The Mayans greet each other saying: "In lak'ech", which means: "I am another you" and the response is: "Hala ken", which means: "You are another me"
Thoughts on Cirque du Soleil at the Riviera Maya. Should you visit? Have you been? What are your thoughts? "Call ins" are very welcome!
My wife and I are sharing our thoughts on driving in Mexico. Have you been driving here? How was your experience? "Call instead" are very welcome. Join the conversation and tell us your story!
Many believe it takes 3.5 hours or more to Chichen Itza, but they are wrong. Find out how long it takes to get to the most popular sightseeing destinations at the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico.
Have you seen the pilgrims carrying a torch for the Virgin of the Guadalupe? Want to know more about it?