Riviera Maya Weather: When to Go and What to Pack

Riviera Maya Weather: When to Go and What to Pack

A Riviera Maya vacation can include a sunny beach morning, a humid walk through a Maya site and a sudden shower on the drive home. Plan for those changes, and you will have more useful options than a suitcase packed for perfect beach weather alone.The region is warm...
Using Your Phone in Mexico: Roaming, SIM Cards and Wi-Fi

Using Your Phone in Mexico: Roaming, SIM Cards and Wi-Fi

Your phone is often your map, camera and way to confirm a hotel pickup. Before flying to Mexico, make sure you know how it will connect, what that connection costs and what you can still access without a signal.Start with your current US planCheck your carrier’s...
Bringing a Drone to Mexico: What to Check Before You Travel

Bringing a Drone to Mexico: What to Check Before You Travel

VIVAOHLALA TRAVEL GUIDEBringing a drone in your luggage and being allowed to fly it are separate questions. Before planning aerial footage in Mexico, verify the requirements that apply to your aircraft, your circumstances and the exact location. A hotel’s permission...
Visiting Chichen Itza: What to See & How to Plan Your Day

Visiting Chichen Itza: What to See & How to Plan Your Day

VIVAOHLALA TRAVEL GUIDEChichen Itza deserves more than a quick photograph of its famous pyramid. Give yourself time to understand the buildings, walk the site and enjoy the rest of the day without a rushed return. From the Riviera Maya, compare the full itinerary—not...