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Getting Around Belize : Travel Adventures (Pt 2 – Water Taxis)

Belize

Getting Around Belize : Travel Adventures (Pt 2 – Water Taxis)

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Getting Around Belize : Travel Adventures (pt 1 – Puddle Jumpers)

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Hey sun lover, trying to catch more oceanfront sun

Hey sun lover, trying to catch more oceanfront sunrises this year?

From an ocean loving girly who is NOT a morning person … I’ve got you!  Here are my best tips for catching more beach sunrises ::

🕰️ Get The Timing Right :: Be sure to check the sunrise time for the beach you’re visiting.  I love using apps like @weatherchannel or sunseeker app to get accurate.  To catch the full sunrise, I always love to head outside about 30 min before the sunrise time.  The colors are sooooo pretty before it rises!

💕Plan Ahead :: If you’re not an early riser, make the early morning more attainable by getting prepped the night before.  Lay out anything you’ll need - your clothes, charged phone & camera, snacks, water, room key.  So much easier if you don’t have to search for all the things when you’re half asleep.  Also be sure to decide exactly where you’re going to view the sunrise so you have a plan.

👙 Pack A Beach Bag :: I love to stay light when I’m heading out for sunrise, but there are a few essentials I won’t go without.  Early mornings can be chilly at the beach, so I love to bring a sweatshirt and blanket.

⏰ Set Multiple Alarms ::  I set a couple alarms or schedule a wake up call in 10-15 minute increments just in case I fall back asleep!

☀️ Shift Your Mindset + Set A Goal :: Let’s get real, the most difficult part of this entire process is actually getting out of bed.  If you’re not a morning person (I hear you sister!) I love to focus on how kicking off the day this way will make me feel.  I also love to plan a fun post-sunrise activity like a beach walk, photoshoot or delicious fresh breakfast so that I have a little reward for getting up so early!

👯‍♀️ Tell A Friend :: Stay safe and be sure to always bring a buddy or tell your friend that
you’re getting up in the dark and heading out.

#sunriseloversofinstagram #beachgirlforlife #joyfulliving

How to catch the sunrise, waking up for a beach sunrise, how to watch the sunrise on vacation

Bring on the beach days 🐚 🌴 ☀️ #beachqu

Bring on the beach days 🐚 🌴 ☀️

#beachquotes #joyfulliving #happiestatthebeach #beachtravel #beachgirlforlife

🌺 7 ideas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo intentiona

🌺 7 ideas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo intentionally this year ::
(would LOVE to read your favorite ways to honor Mexican culture!)

🇲🇽 learn the real meaning & historical significance of Cinco de Mayo : read about the Battle of Puebla in 1862 & ask friends from Mexico if they will share a little with you about the significance of the day

🛍️ support Mexican businesses : celebrate the culture by shopping with Mexican small business owners

🎶play a vibrant soundtrack : listen to authentic Mexican music

💃support Mexican history, arts & culture : look at your local calendar for events or celebrations that will let you learn about & support Mexican culture

🌮 enjoy delicious food & drinks : support a Mexican-owned restaurant, or learn how to cook an authentic recipe

📚 learn the language : it’s so fun to immerse yourself in a new language & it’s a wonderful way to honor a culture

🌴 book a trip to visit Mexico - choose locally owned accommodations, experiences and dining

follow @livinthekailife for coastal travel inspo 🌴

#cincodemayo2024 #intentionaltravel #mexicoculture

Welcome to the Cenote Azul Riviera Maya, here’s

Welcome to the Cenote Azul Riviera Maya, here’s everything you need to know about visiting (SAVE + SHARE this post) ::

If you’re looking to visit unique natural resources while you’re visiting Tulum, Akumal, Playa Del Carmen or Cancun - OR are looking for something to do when there is sargassum in the ocean - you HAVE to put cenotes on your itinerary!

There are 6000+ cenotes found in Mexico, most are located on the Yucatan Peninsula.

We visited Cenote Azul when staying in Akumal. It’s a 15 minute drive north, towards Puerto Aventuras.

Here’s what you need to know :

Open daily 5:30 - 17:30
It can get REALLY crowded. To avoid crowds, arrive early, avoid weekends & avoid high season.

Cash only - but they take USD. The fee is 150 MXN (>$9 USD) Adults // 80 MXN (<$5 USD) Children.

Life jackets are not required, but you can bring your own or rent one. The rental prices are :
Life jacket 40 MXN
Mask & snorkel 70 MXN

Bring with you :
Bathing suit
Towel
Food (some snacks are available for purchase)
Water shoes (it can get slippery)

Small lockers are available for rental, but pack light!

Keep these things in mind to be respectful of the land and water :
💧 Do not wear any sunscreen (pack UV clothing instead)
💧 You’ll be asked to shower ahead of entering the water
💧 Clean up all trash after yourself

What to do at Cenote Azul?
Give yourself time to :
💧 Walk the paths around the jungle, there is something around every corner
💧 Stop at the small pools throughout the grounds (many times these are less crowded than the main pool)
💧 Snorkel in the main pool, there are so many cool fish!
💧 Jump from the 3.5mt (10.ft cliff)
💧 Spend the day and enjoy a picnic
💧 Take photos, the water is so gorgeous (arrive early!)

Have you visited Cenote Azul or any other cenotes in Mexico? What did you think of it?

Kai had a great time jumping from the cliff!

#sargassum #cenotesmexico #cenotestulum #rivieramayamexico

Things to do in Riviera Maya | Things to do when there is sargassum in Tulum

✌️sunny side up are you (in)patiently waiting

✌️sunny side up

are you (in)patiently waiting for summer like me?!

#summergirls #beachlovers #beachgirlforlife #beachblogger #readyforsummer

forever happiest by the ocean 🏝️ 🩵 #beach

forever happiest by the ocean 🏝️ 🩵

#beachgirlforlife #beachloversaroundtheworld #beachtravellers #oceanlovers #beachquotes

Instagram vs Reality : Florida Spring Break Editio

Instagram vs Reality : Florida Spring Break Edition

👉 Swipe to see how crowded it REALLY was on Fort Lauderdale Beach during spring break this year!

Heading to the Florida coastline is ALWAYS a good idea and it’s a total beach lover’s hot spot.

Here’s a few tips to get the most out of your Florida beach trip even when it’s super busy :

⛱️ Avoid peak season : Florida beaches are busiest December - April. It’s a huge spring break destination, so March & April get really busy! The fall is a GREAT time to visit when it’s quieter.

⛱️ Book in advance : especially if you’re going during a busier time, try to plan your accommodations in advance. During peak season, popular hotels and rentals sell out.

⛱️ Consider staying off the beach - you won’t hear me say this much, but hear me out … if you are traveling during a busier time, try to stay where the crowds AREN’T. There are so many incredible accommodations in walking distance of the beach that will be quieter at night.

In Fort Lauderdale, we loved staying along the canal - it was so quiet when the beachfront was packed & just a gorgeous 10 min walk to the beach.

⛱️ Visit the beach in the morning when it’s not crowded. It tends to get busier starting around 11am. Grab some early morning beach time for less crowds & you’ll have most of the beach to yourself!

⛱️ Try a less busy destination. The areas surrounding Miami and Fort Lauderdale are BUSY during peak season. But there are sooo many wonderful towns surrounding them. Pick a sleepier beach town that’s accessible to the city and you can have fun at both!

Above all, wear your spf, leave the beach cleaner than you found it and have FUN 🏖️🐚👙

Follow @livinthekailife for beach travel inspo 🌴

#floridabeaches #floridavacation #beachvacation #beachgirlforlife #beachblogger #instagramvsreallife

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Have you been to Half Moon Bay 🌙 in Akumal Mexi

Have you been to Half Moon Bay 🌙 in Akumal Mexico?

5 things to do when you visit 👇

☀️ watch the sunrise : book an oceanfront condo & wake up with the sun - it’s PURE magic

🐚 take a shell walk : strolling along the bay you’ll find beautiful shells (I’ve found sea glass too!)

🐢 snorkel with the sea turtles : much of the bay is shallow and it’s perfect for snorkeling. Sea turtles love to hang here! Be sure to :
- stay 10 feet away from sea turtles
- wear a UV protective shirt or reef safe sunscreen to protect ocean life
- read about how to best protect sea turtles when swimming near them

🌮 walk to @labuenavida_akumal for lunch or dinner (It’s the cutest spot with oceanfront dining, swing chairs & tree houses. They even have a little pool!)

🏖️ lay out all day with your favorite book : the vibes are SO chill here & it’s the perfect spot to relax

#akumal #thingstodoinmexico #mexicobeaches #beachgirlforlife #beachblogger

Things to do in Akumal, relaxing beach vacation, best Mexico beach towns

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