When you’re looking for travel options regarding your next vacation you should keep in mind that all your choices affect the environment; this is why choosing areas, resorts, and activities that are eco-friendly is such an important thing. As more and more travelers become aware of the negative impact that heavy tourism has upon certain areas of the world, responsible tourism and eco-friendly vacations are on the rise. This is why it is easy now, with so much more availability than ever before, to design a customized, eco-friendly vacation experience. Why Choose Eco-Friendly Vacations? We all want to travel and see the beauty of the wide world, and in order to ensure that everyone is able to do just that whilst keeping the world intact ecotourism must be a priority for everyone. Eco-friendly vacations aren’t all about sweat lodges, dread-locks, and hemp clothing as some people might imagine; ecotourism is about trying to minimize the damage that everyday actions and tourism do to the environment. When responsibility and eco-friendliness are prioritized in the tourist industry …
The Sian Ka’an Biosphere and Nature Reserve is an amazingly secluded and well-preserved chunk of land on the coast of Mexico which features unique habitats such as swamps, coastal lagoons, mangrove thickets, and inland lagoons. This is an area that plays host to some of the world’s most endangered animals, and it’s an area which is fortunate enough to receive the care and conservation it deserves. Here is some of the fauna found in the area; Birds The Sian Ka’an Biosphere is home to a staggering 326 different bird species recorded so far. This number includes 219 species which are in full-time residence, and 65 migratory species that winter here; this preserve is on the migratory path for birds which travel to central and south America, and the preserve counts sees 21 of the 23 wading bird species found resident in Mexico as a whole. The birds you may spot here include the cormorant, crowned pigeon, frigate, jabiru stork, toucan, great curassow, ocellated turkey, yucatan troglodyte and chara, woodstor, the hair heron, white ibis, albo …
Being able to keep up with your fitness routine (or at least some of it) is important to many people choosing where to take a vacation. Exercise is a key element to staying healthy, living longer and having a high quality of life. At Sian Ka’an Village there are a number of ways you can exercise; take a look below: Kayaking The Sian Ka’an Village has kayaks that guests are welcome to borrow. Kayaking is a fun form of exercise which will enable you to enjoy the seclusion of the waters that surround the Sian Ka’an Village as well as work your body. Paddle boarding You can also exercise at Sian Ka’an Village by borrowing the paddle boards. Paddle boarding is great for your core strength as well as building muscles in your arms and legs. It is also great for your balance. You can get an all over tan while you work out too! Mountain Biking Take one of the mountain bikes available at the Sian Ka’an Village to explore the dirt roads flanked …
Mexico is a wonderful, beautiful country that has much to offer visitors, and the Sian Ka’an Biosphere is one of the most unique places in the country! The Sian Ka’an Biosphere is a nature preserve, which covers some of the most stunning landscape and most fragile ecosystems in the Mexican Caribbean. ATV tours present the perfect way in which to get about this intensely secluded and beautiful place! ATV Adventures in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere On an ATV you can get about quickly and without obstruction; the jungle landscapes, pristine beaches, Mayan ruins, and the cenotes which pepper the reserve are all perfectly reachable on ATVs. Get ready to traverse some exciting terrain that will excite and inspire you! Here’s a look at what you can expect from an ATV tour in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere in Mexico. Jungle and Beach The Sian Ka’an Biosphere is famously beautiful and idyllic, and when you take an ATV tour you will be able to get around the winding mud and dirt roads that crisscross the preserve, and …
Mexico is one of the most stunning countries in the world. There is no doubt about that. If you’re an adventure seeker there are few places which can offer the breadth of sight, sound, taste, and experience that Mexico does. For foodies, in particular, Mexico represents a unique chance; Mexico has long had an element of insect consumption in its cuisine that is unrivalled elsewhere. The huge number of edible insects in the country made it easy for Mexico’s warriors of old to have a high-protein, low fat diet, and the tradition has not died out! Long before there were beef fajitas, pork tacos, and fish ceviches, there were dishes and snacks made using the edible insects all around the country. Before you turn your nose up and claim that you have suddenly become vegan, take a look at some of the edible insects you might get to try in Mexico. Gusanos (Maguey Worms) Gusanos are iconic; they are the worms most commonly found in the bottom of mezcal bottles, and they are rumored to …
Although the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, which was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is home to a dizzying number of animal species, one of the most enchanting that inhabits the area is the manatee. Once hunted by local fishermen, these brilliant creatures which have unfortunately become an endangered species, are now protected from such threats. When you visit this splendid area, you may have the chance to observe them in their natural habitat, which is any animal lover’s dream! Here are some things you should know about these fascinating aquatic mammals: The Life of a Manatee Manatees typically live in shallow, marshy coastal areas and adjacent rivers such as the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. They are one of the only marine animals able to successfully spend time in both fresh and saltwater. However, they rely on fresh water to drink, which is why they are often found in the lagoons around Sian Ka’an where fresh water emerges from underground Cenotes. They happen to be the largest vegetarian animals to inhabit …
Destination weddings in Mexico are still trending, and show very little sign of losing their popularity due to a number of factors: stunning locations; amazing service; great weather; a variety of activities for wedding guests to enjoy before and after your nuptials; great food and more. While there are no doubts that the ceremonial side of your wedding in Mexico is sure to be a resounding success, many people still question whether you should get married legally in Mexico or back home. Weddings in Mexico are Legal The first thing to note is that if you choose to carrying out the legal part of your wedding in Mexico, it will be legal and binding back home; although you are likely to need to translate your marriage certificate and register your wedding. If you choose to opt to get married legally in Mexico, most wedding planners will be able to help you to organize the necessary paperwork, which is likely to be more complex than you are used to back home, but totally possible. There are …
Writing a good (effective) review for a luxury villa that you’ve been staying in might seem like a daunting task, but actually it’s quite simple when you put your mind to it. So, whether your luxury villa was spotless, well-decorated, and gave you the vacation of your life, or it was an unmitigated nightmare there are certain things you can do to make sure your luxury villa review is really well-written and effective! Here are our top tips for writing great luxury villa reviews: Share details about yourself A great way to give people who will read your luxury villa reviews some insight into what your standards are when it comes to reviewing vacation properties is to provide some details about yourself. Talk about what you wanted from your trip, how often you travel, if you’ve used this luxury villa or brand before, and even who you were traveling with. All of this will let others determine if they’re going to have similar needs and desires when it comes to their own vacations. What is …
The Sian Ka’an Village, in Mexico’s Sian Ka’an Biosphere, is the personification of perfection when it comes to luxurious eco-friendly getaways in the sunshine. Located in the Mexican Caribbean, Sian Ka’an Village has been named after the Biosphere in which it rests; sun, sand, and delicious food are a staple of this heavenly, untarnished resort. Sun There are few places in the world which get sunshine more reliably than the Caribbean coastline of Mexico, and the Sian Ka’an Village benefits from this wonderful climate and its roughly 300 sunny days each year. The average temperature is around 80 degrees fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius), too, which means you’re pretty much guaranteed to be able to wear your bikini whenever! Beach There are few places which can boast a beach so private that your only neighbors are the fish on the reefs and other marine life, but the Sian Ka’an Village can make this claim! The Sian Ka’an Village is one of only a handful of properties for miles, thanks to its place in the protected biosphere. …
Just about everyone living in the modern world has heard about the benefits of wearing sunscreen. However, there are still an alarming number of people who regularly face the damaging and downright dangerous effects of UV rays without protecting themselves. Whether your skin sins are big (like slathering yourself with oil and baking in the sun) or seemingly small (you don’t religiously wear a moisturizer with SPF on your daily commute), your skin is being damaged whenever you expose it to UV rays without sunscreen. Let’s take a look at the top reasons we should all be using sunscreen every day: It Decreases Your Chance of Developing Skin Cancer Skin cancer can be deadly, and with its rates on the rise, wearing sunscreen has never been more essential. It is estimated that 90 percent of all nonmelanoma skin cancers, as well as 65 percent of all melanomas, are caused by sun exposure. Using sunscreen to protect your skin from ultraviolet radiation (UVR) caused by the sun, which produces damage to your DNA that can …
