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The beaches of Cancun, Mexico, have been left a little wanting in recent years. Hurricane Wilma battered the sandy stretches (and a whole lot more) in 2005. But Mexico wants tourists, and the tourists want broad beaches. Thus, a $71-million recovery project, which began Sept. 4, is in full swing in the state of Quintana Roo. During the [...]
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We had a memorable trip to the Ritz-Carlton Cancun last fall (follow the link to see a video slideshow of our trip).  Though the hotel was amazing, its beachfront was somewhat narrow, a result of Hurricane Wilma's devastation in 200... Read Post

The Sakkara Country Club makes a great bookend to a vacation in Cairo, following a tour of the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo and other central city sites. Few tourists know about the place, but we're sharing the secret with you. Read Post

Activism, Festivals and Events, Stories, Mexico Last March I went to Mexico on a do-good travel venture which involved building a house. Here is a simpler way to do good if you are heading to Cancun, Mexico on a vacation and want to... Read Post