Carnival Liberty's Day at the Cozu-mall - USA TODAY (blog)

Carnival Liberty's Day at the Cozu-mall USA TODAY (blog) The Maya are believed to have first settled in Cozumel a couple of thousand years ago, and it was probably a playground for an even older Olmec civilization. The island, you see, was considered sacred to the Maya moon goddess known as Ix Chel, ... and more »

STEVE SWENSON: Head out on Cancun adventure - Bakersfield Californian

STEVE SWENSON: Head out on Cancun adventure Bakersfield Californian Guide Antonio Cantu gave a talk on Mayan history on the bus and noted that Mayan homes were oval-shaped one-room affairs with two doors and hammocks to sleep on. Despite the heat of the peninsula, they remained cool, he said.

Travel deals: A kids-free romantic getaway to Mexico - NorthJersey.com

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Travel deals: A kids-free romantic getaway to Mexico NorthJersey.com The deal: The Sandos Caracol Eco Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Mexico is offering a "Romantic Getaway" for adults only. Cost: Starting at $151 per night per person when you book for two people. What's included: Nightly stay in recently renovated ...

10 fun family escapes - Minneapolis Star Tribune

10 fun family escapes Minneapolis Star Tribune For the grown-ups: Lounging in hammocks under great pine trees (Rum Point) and spectacular diving. The newest dive site is the USS Kittiwake, a submarine rescue ship, which the Cayman Islands government submerged off the coast of Seven Mile Beach last ...

Every colorful stitch tells a story - Burlington Times News

Every colorful stitch tells a story Burlington Times News Similarities of colors and patterns, such as browns, purples and yellows symbolize clothing worn by the Maya villagers living in San Juan Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. Hazel and his wife traveled to San Juan Sacatepéquez to adopt their daughter in 2005.