A snorkeling trip is a family favorite for a Puerto Morelos vacation and with good reason. The coral reef you can see offshore is part of the Mesoamerican Reef, the world’s second longest, and it is famous for its spectacular elk horn coral gardens and rich marine life. When snorkeling you will spot schools of […]
Chapped skin, aching bones and low spirits, winter can take a heavy toll. Recharge body and soul and put a spring in your step with a morning at the Spa. Choose your favorite massage from the collection and add a touch of luxury with a body wrap or a deliciously fragrant herbal facial. For the […]
This month we have included some of our favorite bird species found in the jungles and wetlands around Puerto Morelos. If you have a picture of Grand Residences, Puerto Morelos or a special place in the Yucatan or a vacation story that you would like to share with us, we would love to hear from […]
One of the most beautiful birds found in the Yucatan jungle is the black headed trogon (Trogon melanocephalus), a shy species with a bright yellow breast, a thin band of white separating the yellow from its black throat plumage, a light blue ring round the eye and a distinctive black and white barred tail. Trogons […]
March heralds the start of the sport fishing season in the Mexican Caribbean and avid fishermen who dream of catching the elusive ‘big one” of legend and lore are getting ready to set sail in search of their prize. In the spring and summer, marlin and sailfish move through area waters following huge shoals of […]
The ancient Mayan capital of Chichen Itza casts its spell whenever you visit it but in March, the month of the spring Equinox, the Pyramid of Kukulcan in the Great Plaza seems all the more impressive and attracts thousands of visitors keen to channel sacred energy. Also known as El Castillo, the 25-meter-high pyramid is […]
On February 19 in Cancun, 439 competitors of all ages and 54 children took part in the Second Royal Resorts Foundation Race to raise money for a noble cause, rebuilding the home of Maclovio Tun and his family. A total of $214,000 pesos was collected from the race and donations by sponsors. This was almost […]
A record-breaking 34.9 million foreign tourists visited Mexico in 2016, 8.9 percent more than in 2015 according to the latest figures published by the Bank of Mexico. Tourism revenue was up 10.3 percent when compared to 2015. The World Tourism Organization also announced that Mexico is set to climb one spot in the World’s Top […]
The new Terminal 4 at Cancun International Airport is expected to open in late 2017 and will have the capacity to handle nine million additional passengers a year. The airport is also handling more international flights. New flights to Cancun already operating or due to begin this year include Air Canada Rouge from Vancouver; American […]
