Simply the Best - Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Beach - YouTube

At  least one of the Best ..Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Beach

Music by El Perez  - Rumba Alemana and - Rumba Francesa

Caribbean Cruising - Costa Maya Port - YouTube

We spent two weeks in the Coast Maya. It's paradise ~ untouched by tourism in many ways; the beaches, the snorkeling, the countryside, the Maya Ruins.

On this day, we spent some time exploring the port of Costa Maya - destination for many cruise ships. Destroyed in 2007 by Hurricane Dean, within 18 months and much hard work, it was rebuilt and receiving ships and tourists again.

It's a beautiful port and offers so much to do if you chose to just disembark and hang our around the port. Otherwise, there are many, many things to see and do in this area.

hard to say goodbye - Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya - YouTube

I have often said that the hardest thing is saying good-bye.

Port of Costa Maya Cruise Ship Terminal - YouTube

The Port of Costa Maya really is spectacular. It was completely destroyed in 2007 by Hurricane Dean and 18 months later . . . rebuilt and working again!

Beautiful, new, modern port with many things to see and do, but the Port of Costa Maya is just the gateway to an amazing place waiting to be be discovered by you.

We were treated royally by the Port of Costa Maya including having a full size bus at our disposal for transportation.

music by Alexander Blu 05 - December, 04 - Balkan

Port of Costa Maya - Travel Mexico - YouTube

We spent 14 days in the Port of Costa Maya and had one day off - we filmed the Christmas Party that day.  When we are at destinations we are often busy from morning til past midnight, but man is it good.  The people we meet, things we see and do, fantastic!

Music by Alexandr Filippov 12 - Frescoes and 01 - Alex Alexandroff - I believe

Lionfish Spearfishing - Mahahual Mexico Costa Maya

Lionfish, beautiful and dangerous.

The venomous lionfish has invaded the oceans of the world, and it has little to fear. In the Caribbean, it has no natural enemies. In fact, it is causing great distruction to Caribbean reefs because of this and because of it's voracious appetite.

The venom of the lionfish, delivered via an array of up to 18 needle-like dorsal fins, is purely defensive.The Lionfish relies on camouflage and lightning-fast reflexes to capture prey, mainly fish and shrimp.  A sting from a lionfish is extremely painful to humans and can cause nausea and breathing difficulties, but is rarely fatal.

But here's the thing, the lionfish is delicious to eat and that might be it's undoing, hopefully. At the very least the invasion will slow as lionfish finds it's way into ceviche and it's fabulous.

This is off Banco Chinchorro. The clarity of the water here in Costa Maya is amazing and seeing our guides free-dive down to the bottom so effortlessly and then swim around down there is something to behold.

music by Alexander Blu 13 - Independent, 07 - Teacher and 10 - Spider

Mexico Travel - off the beaten path - Banco Chinchorro YouTube

The most exciting part . . . snorkeling with sharks!!

If you're ready to leave the busy tourist destinations in the Caribbean for a truly unique experience, check out Costa Maya and Banco Chinchorro.

music is by Alexander Blu 05 - Jan song, 06 - Slow mind, 09 - Sea Song and 13 - After all (part 2)

sun, sand, surf and pools - Riviera Maya Resort - YouTube

sun, sand, surf and pools are the perfect place to relax or have some fun

Music by Carlos Miguel 04 - Mondial paix

all that glitters - Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach - YouTube

I love the way light can twinkle on the water...

music by  Betania López. - 01  Cuando Quiero Voy

Michael Jackson's Tribute Show - Barceló Maya Tropical

The legacy of Michael Jackson lives on at many of the resorts in the Caribbean. The best tribute to this legendary performer was at the Barceló Mayan Tropical Resort and Spa in the Riviera Maya Mexico.

Lev Garcia is the Riviera Maya's top Michael Jackson impersonator and has appeared at numerous resorts. This performance was at the Barceló Maya Tropical in the Riviera Maya, Mexico.


 

Riviera Maya Mexico Winter Escape - YouTube

The permit that you see here are HUGE! I was snorkeling in about 3' of water and they swam into the bay and started feeding! They were over 2' in diameter! Was I surprised and a little nervous! Glad there were only 2!

Sun, sand and surf is closer than you think, even now in the middle of winter.

Music by Alexander Filippov 01 - Friday

Snorkeling at Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach

Snorkeling at the Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach all inclusive resort in the Riviera Maya, right of the beach at the resort, is the BEST that we have found in our travels around the Caribbean.

The clear water, beautiful and health reef create an environment that attracts a wide variety of tropical fish - if you want to experience great snorkeling from the beach, introduce kids to the wonders that lie beneath the sea and stay at a great all inclusive resort then the choice is easy, Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach.

We highly recommend this resort for families and couples of all ages.

Music: TEMPLO MAYOR by ENRIQUE DEL CARMEN http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Mahahual Mexico Bicycle Tour - Port of Costa Maya YouTube HD

Mahahual Cycling Tour - From the Port of Costa Maya, the cruise ship terminal, one of the tours offered is a bicycle tour to a beach in Mahahual, a kayaking experience with some time to swim and then the return bike ride.

The bike ride is easy for all ages as the terrain is flat and or the most part paved. Cindy filmed this basically while riding with one hand and filming with the other.

Music is by Carlos Miguel 03 - Marquise and 01 - Caricia del cielo