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Guide to the Xochimilco Canals in Mexico City
Xochimilco is an oasis of tranquility in one of the world’s largest and most congested cities. The green lungs of Mexico’s smog-choked capital, its canals and waterways are the final vestiges of a vast lake system that once flooded the Anahuac Valley. The maze-like wetland and its floating farms are inextricably linked to the rise of Mexico City. And still today, they are vital to the function of the modern metropolis. The area is home to a diverse array of plants and animals, while providing food for Mexico City’s ever-expanding…
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Visiting the Teotihuacán Pyramids in Mexico
Before the rise of Mexico City, there was Teotihuacán. Until its mysterious collapse in 600AD, the city of Teotihuacán was the heart and soul of Mesoamerica. At its zenith, it housed the largest and most advanced civilization on the North American continent. When the Aztecs came across the abandoned complex of temples and pyramids in the 15th century, they couldn’t believe their eyes. They named it Teotihuacán, meaning “birthplace of the gods.” A place this grand, they presumed, must have been central to the creation of the Universe. Teotihuacán…
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Mexico City Weekend Itinerary: Top Things to Do
Seemingly out of nowhere, Mexico City has become one of the world’s hottest travel destinations. The sprawling modern metropolis (also lovingly abbreviated to CDMX for Cuidad de Mexico) is a burgeoning magnet for lovers of food, culture, history, and architecture. It is congested yet lively, chaotic yet beautiful. It is a city for city people. A place where you’ll find some of the best cultural, architectural and gastronomical attractions not only in Mexico, but in all of North America. Things to Do with Two Days in Mexico City While…
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Guide to Harbour Island in the Bahamas
Harbour Island measures three miles in length and about half a mile in width. A mere dot on the map, it lies just off the coast of untamed Eleuthera, in the remote Out Islands of the Bahamas. Despite its relative isolation and easygoing vibe, the wee Caribbean gem packs a lot of glitz and glamour into its five-square-mile footprint. The sliver of land—fondly known as “Briland” by locals—has ended up in the luxury travel spotlight. With its impossibly clear waters and delicate pink sand, Harbour Island is a tiny coral…
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Things to Do in Eleuthera: A Comprehensive Guide
Eleuthera Island fans out over the Caribbean’s waters like a loose ribbon on a blue and turquoise quilt. A long skinny island in the Bahamas, it measures over 100 miles in length, while never reaching more than a few miles in width. The scenic island is one of over 700 land masses that make up the Bahamas Archipelago. Its serpentine shape conceals coves and windswept beaches that are some of the most beautiful in all of the Caribbean. Eleuthera Island Attractions Though Eleuthera’s beaches are marvelous, the island contains…
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Guide to Spanish Wells in the Bahamas
Soft powdery sands. Pristine pool-like waters. Idyllic shores that consistently rank among the best in the world. Welcome to the Bahamas: an unparalleled destination for beach-lovers. The jewel-like Bahamas caters to honeymooners, cruise-ship tourists, and sailing-enthusiasts. The country consists of over 700 islands—many of them uninhabited—that lie scattered about the Caribbean Sea. Each of these islands has its own flavor, its own history, and its own reasons for visiting. And yet few have as interesting a history as St George’s Cay—a fleck of sand off Eleuthera that is home to…
