The name Cancun is derived from the Mayan name 'Kaan kun'. Linguistic scholars have different translations of the name. Some like to think it means 'nest of snakes' while others think it as 'place of the golden snake'. Whichever translation that takes your fancy, one thing about Cancun holds true - there are very few places on earth that can...
Most an ancient civilization in the Americas has its roots in Mexico. From Olmec to Toltec, from Teotihuacan to Zapotec and Maya and Aztec...every civilization worth its salt in the ancient Americas has a connection to Mexico. Perhaps there is something to this country than meets the eye.
The name 'Mēxihco' is a Nahuatl word that means 'Among the prickly pears...
You have never treated your lover like a queen/king that they deserve to be if you have never taken them to the lover's nests in Central America. These are places haunted by the Hollywood celebrities who discovered early on that the easiest way to happiness is taking holidays as regularly as possible.
Costa Rica in Central America is one of the...
The name 'Ecuador' is Spanish for 'Republic of the Equator'. It is used in reference to the fact that this South American country is almost dissected by half by the geographical Equator.
The country is neighbor to Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The country's capital, Quito, was declared a...
The adventure options in Mexico are varied and wide. You will be spoilt for choice in this North American country as your adventurous spirit takes you from destination to destination in search of thrilling experiences. The country is bordered by Pacific Ocean to its west and the Caribbean Sea on its Eastern end. This gives Mexico an advantage over other...
Of all the places you will visit in Brazil, none gets as many visitors as the Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea. They were inscribed into the list of World Heritage Sites in 2012. The actual property occupies an area of 7,249 hectares but it has been given a buffer zone that measures 8621 hectares. Several aspects of...
On November 20, 2015, AMResorts® officially welcomed Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica to its portfolio. The adults-only resort is now the second AMResorts property located in Costa Rica.
Located on the breathtaking and secluded Papagayo Peninsula, Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica offers 202 luxury guest rooms and suites, giving adults and couples an Unlimited-Luxury®getaway in an intimate setting. With the magnificent ocean view...
Collette's RHS Garden tours combine the world's greatest gardens and most iconic attractions. Some of the tours inclde:
by Bryan Jáuregui, Todos Santos Eco Adventures
If science had all the answers, poets and dreamers would be out of a job. So when scientists tell us that they’re not really sure why humpback males sing – and it is only the males that sing – then it’s up to the rest of us to look at the evidence and help...
Iguazu Falls is the local name in Argentina for the renowned Iguassu Falls. This spectacular waterfall system is comprised of approximately 275 different falls. Although the falls can be experienced in either Brazil or Argentina, the majority of the falls are actually on the Argentinean side.
When Lady Roosevelt first witnessed the falls her response was, “Poor Niagara.” This article explore...
