NY Post and the Yucatan, Revisiting Merida

The NY Post travel section this week was all about the Yucatan. While Cancun (really in the State of Quintana Roo) was well covered, I was pleased to find a lot of info about one of my favorite Yucatan destinations, Merida. The article called Merida, “colorful and historic”. Cultural offerings also figured in as a big plus. I indeed enjoyed my stay in Merida this September especially my digs at the Villa, truly special. Also covered was Playa Del Carmen, with its euro feel and hip yet affordable vibe. Let it snow then go!

Villa @ Merida, a Hit!

I am feeling like the Lord Zamna (Mayan Lord) this morning and that has alot to do with my fantastic lodgings. I am at the Villa @ Merida, a 19th century villa that will astound any guest. I started the day with a dip in the pool surrounded with gardens and bright sunshine. After I had my cup of coffee in front of my large room in the courtyard. We met the owner Ben last night, a very friendly Canadian gent filled with info and cheer, a few cocktails back at the hacienda insurred a great nights sleep. This place is amazing and I cannot wait to post some pics as soon as some tech problems are solved, viva Merida!

Good Bye Cancun, Heading to Mexico

It has been a few years since my last visit to Mexico, a country I love very much. When we lived in Scottsdale AZ, Mexico became a place that we would explore as much as possible. We always talked about spending a few months there every year, time moves to fast and ideas fade. While there is no deigning that Mexico has fantastic beaches, it was always the historical cities that peeked my interest.

Merida is one city that I never got to on my travels and from all accounts it is stunning and steeped with culture. Even better is our confirmation that we will indeed be basing at the Villa in Merida a place that is itself layered with history. Special places to lodge are as important to me as the destination itself. Sept. 15 is Mexico’s Independence Day and that should provide some excitement for the stories. Goodbye Cancun, hello Mexico!

Back in Mexico

My flight from Albany to Cancun was seamless today even on America’s worst airline for on time, US Airways. It was pleasant and painless, even recovering from tooth pain. While I am not a Cancun fan it sure was nice to get here a day early before heading to Merida and hang out at the Hilton pool and beach, a tough afternoon! The price at the big H was $148 and the room very nice, better after a few Modela brews. I guess I’ll just have to rough it till Marge arrives and we head to a special place to stay, the Villa Merida, it will be a special place to delve into.