Next Stop: Playa Mujeres, Mexico


This week I'll be exploring the pristine sands of Playa Mujeres, Mexico, courtesy of a media trip sponsored by Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort. I've visited this region of the Yucatan Peninsula many times before but I'm excited about trying a new adventure--swimming with whale sharks!  Look for my posts next week about the  sharks, food and culture.

Comments

Shaista said…
Wow sounds amazing! Definitely look forward to those pictures :) be careful?!
June 14, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Rachel Cotterill said…
Looks good! I'm in Portland, OR at the moment, but it's a conference so I don't have that much spare time for looking around.
June 18, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Nelson said…
Hello! Visiting your blog... I desire you a beautiful new week. Regard from your friend in Brasil :)
June 19, 2011 at 4:22 PM
Fly Girl said…
Shaista, I was very careful, don't worry!

Buen, it was so cool!

Rachel, I hope you sneak an hour or two for pix.

Nelson, Bom Dia and thanks for visiting!
June 19, 2011 at 4:33 PM
Catherine said…
Have fun in Mexico - as you know it is a country I love....
June 21, 2011 at 9:02 AM
Fly Girl said…
Catherine, and so do I! I always come back with new appreciation.
June 21, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Andrew Graeme Gould said…
The sea calls in this one... I've already seen that next post, but thought I'd come back here and say how much I liked it!
November 22, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Fly Girl said…
Andrew, thanks so much! The sea calls me everywhere.
November 22, 2011 at 2:33 PM
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