Get a massage in Akumal

There are few things more relaxing than a good full body massage, especially when you're on vacation in Mexico! But you want to make sure you don't just throw your money away for a crappy massage. - Read full article.

Vista Del Mar in Akumal

I've stayed in many different condos in Akumal during my time, they all have their own perks but of all the places I've stayed Vista Del Mar is probably my favorite beach condo in Akumal. - Read full article.

Akumal Beach Resort

After all the planning, packing, and money you spend to get to Akumal and enjoy your vacation, the last thing you want to do is keep planning and managing your entire trip. - Read full article.

Sharks in Akumal

When you're about to go swimming in the ocean, it's common for your first thoughts to be "are there sharks?" and "will I be safe?". - Read full article.

Akumal Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya runs along the coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula for about 72 miles. - Read full article.

Advice for your first Akumal vacation

I decided to ask other Akumal regulars to share their advice for people who are making their first trip to Akumal. - Read full article.

US Dollars or Pesos in Mexico?

Even though it's been a while since my last visit to Akumal, the local exchange rate hasn't changed since then. - Read full article.

A great spot for a family vacation

Akumal is perfect for a nice quiet family vacation. - Read full article.

Kids activities in Akumal

If you have kids and you tell them you're going to Mexico, there's usually only one response you'll hear from them. - Read full article.

La Bahia Principe in Akumal

There are many places to stay on your vacation to Akumal, so it's important to find a place that will keep you happy for your entire trip. - Read full article.

The best places to snorkel in Akumal

I've told you before exactly what gear you'll need to have a great snorkeling trip in Akumal, but you also need to know where the best places to snorkel are at. - Read full article.

Snorkeling in Akumal

It's hard to play on the beach and in the ocean all day, without wondering what you're not seeing under the surface of the water. - Read full article.

What should I bring on my Akumal trip?

A few swimsuits and sarongs, a couple pairs of shorts, a few tank tops and flip flops—you don’t need much more in the way of clothes. - Read full article.

Akumal poem

Akumal Place of the turtles Relax Relax Beauty Clear blue water Glinting Dipping Pure white sand Absorbing Warming People Lounging Basking Murmering Strolling Warm moist air Clinging to tans Palms and palapas Offer refuge for some Welcomed brightness Flickers through palms Welcomed heat Penetrates all Welcomed differences And unknowns Nourish the mind Relax Relax Is it possible In another place To feel To experience This calm This peace This solace Relax Relax A deep love Undying desire Part of the soul FOREVER. - Read full article.

A perfect day in paradise

A perfect day for me in Akumal would go something like this: Wake up early in the morning just as it is starting to get light. - Read full article.

A perfect condo stay in Akumal

First I would like to say that all the condos in Akumal are very nice and we have looked at most of them through the years. - Read full article.

Sea turtles in Akumal

Akumal is the mayan word for “Place of the Turtles”. - Read full article.

Renting a car for your Akumal vacation

We have been going to Akumal once or twice a year for the past 10 years. - Read full article.

Good eats in Akumal

Here are some great places to eat in and around Akumal. - Read full article.

Grocery shopping in Akumal

Going grocery shopping during your stay in Akumal can be a little tricky, especially if you're going to be staying for a while. - Read full article.

The Turtle Bay Cafe

When you're on vacation you don't really like waking up early and making 3 meals a day while you're trying to sit on the beach all day. - Read full article.