Cancun travel horror story

Here is a very frightening incident regarding a recent violent experience while visiting Cancun

I've been to Cancun twice in the last three years plus another trip to Cozumel just last summer. Given the way alcohol flows so freely at the popular all inclusive resorts, an incident like the one reported above could happen to just about anybody visiting this party paradise on the Yucatan peninsula. While you are probably quite safe when staying within the confines of a resort with security, wondering off to visit some of the many hot party places in the area could be quite dangerous.

Travel Warning regarding Mexico issued by the U.S. Department of State

The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens traveling to and living in Mexico of concerns about the security situation in Mexico, and that it has authorized the departure of the dependents of U.S. government personnel from U.S. consulates in the Northern Mexican border cities of Tijuana, Nogales, Ciudad Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Monterrey and Matamoros until April 12. Family members of US Government personnel assigned to other areas of Mexico outside the Mexican border states are not affected by this departure measure. This Travel Warning supercedes the Travel Alert dated February 22, 2010, and announces the authorized departure of some dependents and updates security incidents.

Costa Rica Outside of Quepos

Submitted by Greg Stoltz on Wed, 2010-03-31 11:17
Date of your visit: 
Sat, 2008-01-12

We rented a 4x4 in San Jose and drove to the resort we stayed in for the week which was located outside of Quepos. The drive down the mountain was thrilling to say the least. Tight switchbacks and only occasional guard rails surrounded by very steep drops. We took our time and made it safely down.

The activities we did during our stay include:

Snorkeling
Zip lining through the jungle
Horseback riding
Monkey tour

We really enjoyed our trip although it was far from relaxing since we were on the go just about every day during our stay.

Cozumel Trip Report

Submitted by Greg Stoltz on Wed, 2010-03-31 10:48
Date of your visit: 
Sat, 2009-08-08

We visited Cozumel in August of 2009. We stayed at the all-inclusive resort [resort] which is located very close to where the cruise ships come in to dock.

The Plaza Mayor

The Plaza Mayor remains one of Madrid's chief tourist attractions. Though called by many names over the centuries and subject to several fires, it retains its allure. The reasons are not hard to find. While not an architectural work of art, the plaza is one of the best places in Madrid to relax and watch the blend of citizen and visitor.

The Plaza Mayor, Madrid.

Shopping In Madrid

While perhaps not as well known for it as London or New York, Madrid has dozens of excellent places to shop. Whether you're looking for a valuable antique or just a simple gift for someone back home, Madrid has much to offer. You may be looking for exclusive shops - of which there are many, or you may want a flea market atmosphere. Madrid has it all.

Retiro Park

While Parque del Buen Retiro (at about 300 acres) is much smaller than New York's Central Park (840 acres) it is nonetheless magnificent. Filled with beautiful sculpture and monuments, a peaceful lake and host to a variety of events, it is rightfully one of Madrid's premier attractions.

Retiro Park, Madrid

Queen Sofia Art Center

Located at Calle Santa Isabel 52, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia is just the ticket for fans of Picasso, Miro, Solana and other notable Spanish artists.

A relatively young museum, established in 1991, the Queen Sofia contains hundreds of works by dozens of artists, including the famed Guernica by Picasso. As a result it is now ranked among the most important collections in modern art in Europe.

Puerta del Sol

Spanish for 'Gate of the Sun', Puerta del Sol is one of Madrid's most popular tourist destinations. At its center lies the paving slab just outside the Casa de Correos that marks the spot from which radiates the six main highways traversing Spain. It is a good point from which to begin to explore this delightful part of the city.

Palacio Real

Second only to Versailles in size and splendor, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) in Madrid is an architectural marvel and a treasure trove. Nearly three thousand rooms, with 240 balconies and over forty staircases, this magnificent work is one of Madrid's major tourist attractions.

Even though less than 10% of the room is open to the public, there is still far more than a visitor could see in a single day. Everywhere the eye looks can be seen fine rococo decoration, lush tapestries, bejeweled clocks, delicate porcelain and thousands of other precious objects.

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