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When my husband and I were visiting Xcaret, we decided to do the Swimming with the Dolphins tour. It was a remarkable experience. We were split into a group of six people. As soon as we got in, the dolphins were already swimming around us playfully.
Our first activity with the dolphins was the jump. Dolphins jump right over us. Next each of us got to experience the footpush. This is where two dolphins push the swimmer from the feet. Below is my experience in photo.
Xcaret is a beautiful leisure and recreation center located in the Caribbean coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula. There are many activities to choose from.
Water Activities:
Tours: Shark, dolphins, Snorkeling, Paradise River Boat
Underground Rivers
Lagoons
Natural Pools
Flora and Fauna:
Animals: Tapir, Bat cave, marine turtles, butterfly pavilion, jaguar, flamingos, monkeys, manatees, deer
Flowers: Orchids, mushroom farm
Exhibitions:
Coral Reef Aquarium
Wine Cellar
Stain Glass Plaza
Jungle Trails
There are also cultural demonstrations, a 250 performer show nightly, and many more. It is definitely a place to visit when in Cancun.
Our other tour journey was to the Mayan Walled City of Tulum. It is located on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Tulum is the Mayan word for fence or wall. One side is protected by steep sea cliffs and on the land side is a tall wall. Like other Mayan cities, Tulum has many spectacular buildings. Also in the central precinct is the Castillo, which is 7.5 m (25 ft) tall.
Tulum became a very prominent trading port of the Maya during the late Postclassic.
In addition, to the main El Castillo, we explored the Great Ball Court in the northwest of the Castillo. It is considered the largest ball court in ancient Mesoamerica, measuring 166 by 68 meters (545 x 223 feet). The imposing walls are 12 meters (39 ft) high, and in the center, high up on each of the long walls, are rings carved with intertwining serpents. At the base of the high interior walls are slanted benches with sculpted panels of teams of ball players. In one panel, one of the players has been decapitated and from the wound emits seven streams of blood; six become wriggling serpents and the center becomes a winding plant.
Recently I went on a honeymoon to Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. My husband and I stayed at a resort called Sun Palace. This is an all-inclusive resorts which makes it easy to decide what to eat and what activities to do. One of the tours included in our stay was for a visit to an old Mayan City, Chichen Itza. Chichen Itza in the Mayan language means “at the mouth of the well of Itza.” A Bus driver and tour guide picked our group up in the morning. It was a 2 1/2 hour drive to Chichen Itza, which is in the Yucatan Peninsula. During the drive you notice jungle like terrain, with lowlands and what look like fertile soil.
This past trip was the first time I played golf outside of Southern California. The Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course was a great course. It’s long-distances, rough, and Bermuda grass greens provided fun challenges. The highlight was of course the 6th hole which has the Mickey Mouse bunker. It was also fun riding the cart (which is required) which has the GPS system and also a system to keep score.
Best Season to play: January through April, to beat crowds play Monday or Tuesday. On weekends, it is often closed for professional tour players to practice.
There are so many places to eat at Walt Disney World. I tried to eat at least once at the different parks within Walt Disney World. These are the quick serve restaurants I ate at during the last trip.
Lotus Blossom Cafe
Location:Epcot World Showcase China: (next to Yong Feng Shagdian shopping gallery)
Cuisine: Chinese
Meal Served: Lunch, Dinner
Hours: 11am-closing
Atmosphere: The decor was enjoyable as well with a view of the China Circle of Vision theater and lily pond.
Personal Experience: I had a meal with orange chicken and steamed rice and ice cream. It was simple, but good.
General Description: (NO spoilers)
Opens daily 8:30 AM, 9, 9:30 AM
5 hour tour (lunch included)
Must be 16 years old or older
$60 + theme park admission
To book this tour you must call (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687
This is a on-site orientation to the history and workings of Walt Disney World’s original theme park, the Magic Kingdom. Guests visit two top attractions and take a peek at the Utilidors (legendary tunnels underneath the park).
My review of Keys to Kingdom tour (SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!):
General description of Tour: (NO spoilers)
This is a walking our and guests must be at least 16 years of age.
It is approximately a 4 hour tour.
Time: Offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Meet 15 minutes prior in the Guest Relations Lobby (to the left of Spaceship Earth as you enter the park). NOTE: Guests are able to arrive before the 9 a.m. opening in Future World by identifying themselves as being on the Undiscovered Future World tour. There is a guest list at the turnstiles. Use the same far right queue the Princess Storybook breakfast (Norway) guests use.
Getting the passport
This is a great souvenir to buy and a great way to tour the park. You can by this for $10 at any of the stores. Inside has information about each land and stickers, as well as a pin. In the first section, there are a couple of pages of trivia questions that you must find answers to. There’s a hint as to which land you can find clues. Once you find the answers you can go to the stores designated (Outpost, Beastly Bazaar, Island Mercantile, Disney Outfitters, Mombasa Marketplace, Mandala Gifts, and Serka Zong, Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures). then you can go up to a cast member and tell them the answer to receive a special sticker.
