Tequila Tasting (Round 2) In Cozumel, Mexico

As we sail on our voyage aboard the MSC Seaside, our next destination was the island of Cozumel in Mexico. Although most of the island is still underdeveloped, the island has seen an explosion in tourism because the island is a popular port of call for cruise ships. When you disembark your ship and walk down the port, you enter a massive shopping mall filled with shops selling tacky souvenirs and other goods. Cozumel is a place that has a similar feeling to going to Las Vegas or Niagara Falls, where the town and your experience walking around the town feels manufactured and devoid of any authenticity.

Mexico Vacation Video and Collection of Instagram Videos

Just thought I would post my video that I created detailing my entire trip to Mexico back in June. It has some video that I have already posted on my blog before, but there's also some video that I've not shared as well.

Vacation Blog: Mexican Fiesta Media Gallery

During one of the nights while I was in Mexico, a Mexican fiesta took place on the Bahia Principe grounds. I have never been to an authentic Mexican fiesta before, so I was definitely interested in what would be going on there. A ticket was $20 USD, so I decided to get one for myself and my cousin and check out the party.

Vacation Blog: Tequila Tasting and Playa Del Carmen Media Gallery

Another day in Mexico saw myself take part in some tequila tasting, as well as roaming around the streets of Playa Del Carmen.

Before all that, I went to a jewelry store to check out some fine Mexican-made pieces. Filming and taking pictures inside the store was prohibited, but I was allowed to film inside the lobby, which displayed some incredible ceramic pieces and decorative artifacts.

Vacation Blog: Tulum Ruins and Beach Media Gallery

During my vacation to Mexico, I went to visit the Mayan Ruins in Tulum. In the thirteenth century, the Mayan city of Tulum served as a seaport for trade, as well as housed temples and residences for priests and other nobility. After I got off the bus and walked through a jungle path full of iguanas and other wildlife, I caught my first look of the gently rolling hills and crumbling stone structures of the Tulum Ruins.

Resort Review: Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal

I just came back from my vacation in Mexico, staying at the 5-star Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal, which is a part of the Grand Bahia Principe family of resorts. This resort is a part of the compound that also has three other Bahia Principe resorts in the same area (Coba, Tulum, and Sian Ka'an). Here's my review:

Check-In

The check-in process was a bit chaotic. We arrived at 12pm, and when we checked in, our rooms weren't ready until 3pm, so we had to wait. It also didn't help that many people in our group were booked in different villas, so the resort had to book us closer together. The staff did bring some welcome drinks to help to alleviate the frustrating experience.

Rating: 5/10