2017-03-07

Early Casualty at 52 SUPER SERIES Miami:

Miami, FL (March 6, 2017) – The 52 SUPER SERIES were scheduled to have eleven TP52s for the 52 SUPER SERIES Miami Royal Cup set to start tomorrow, but French Paprec team broke their mast while training in big seas on Saturday (Mar 4). Strong winds through the weekend and today has limited practice. Live commentary and boat tracking via the Virtual Eye is available Tuesday and Wednesday with live broadcast for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Full report.



Full Article: Scuttlebutt Sailing News – Early Casualty at 52 SUPER SERIES Miami, Editor

Skunked at Bacardi Cup:

Miami, FL (March 6, 2017) – Seventy-two Start teams were greeted today with winds gusting to well over 30 knots, forcing the cancellation of racing for the first day of the 90th Bacardi Cup. Forecast looks favorable for the rest of the week, with racing daily to March 11. This year the Bacardi Cup also counts as an event of the Star Sailors League which is providing live online streaming.



Full Article: Scuttlebutt Sailing News – Skunked at Bacardi Cup, Editor

Enjoying the Attractions of Acapulco

Acapulco, one of the most famous party place choices for your Mexico vacation, beckons to vacationers with its delightful mix of 12 miles of sunny sandy beaches and pulsating nightlife. The La Quebrada Cliff Divers, their most famous attraction since 1934, are for thrill seekers who wait for a wave and dive 130 feet off steep cliffs into the surf. Children and adults will surely love the abundance of aquatic life exhibits at the Magico Mundo Marino, a waterpark with swimming pools and aquariums, plus a boat trip and snorkeling to Isla La Roqueta aboard a glass bottom boat. The 52-acre city park Parque Papagayo named after a luxury hotel has been packed with various attractions and activities for all ages such as a roller skating rink, go carts, bumper boats, a space shuttle Columbia replica and the famous life-sized Spanish galleon model. The town center of Acapulco that is popularly called the Zocalo is just right across the fishing harbor and has a lot of giant rubber and mango trees that you can laze under. Acapulco, Mexico vacations offers a wide selection of enriching sights and adventure-filled activities that everyone will surely enjoy.

The Attractions of La Playa del Carmen

Travelers going on their Mexico vacation should include the popular travel destination of La Playa del Carmen. This beautiful coastal city is located just right across the channel from Cozumel and shares with it the many attractions in the locale. You can go shopping, eat and be entertained at choice places including bars and nightclubs at the city center 5th Avenue. The shopping area from 5th Avenue to 30th Avenue entices visitors to go shopping with a lot of merchandise to choose from including the newest designer clothes and Mexican handicrafts and souvenirs. La Playas beaches are famous for its warm azure waters and powder white sand. Include in La Playa tours are the sites of Mayans ancient capital, Chichen Itza, Coba which still has a real Mayan village, the tallest pyramid in Yutucan which is Nohuch Muul, the beautiful city of Tulum and ecopark Xcaret which is natures sacred paradise. La Playa should definitely be part of your list.

Riviera Maya Vacations

The first thing that pops up in mind when you think of the Riviera Maya is the famous historic archaeological sites. There, one can find the old cities of the ancient Mayans. The Chichen Itza is one of the major cities of the Mayan Empire, being its capital where you can go up the Castillo or the grand pyramid and peek at the observatory of ancient astronomers where the most accurate calendars was created. Tulum which is the only walled city of the Mayan empire as well as the only Mayan city built near the ocean is worth visiting too. For more adventures, there are still so many interesting sighs in Riviera Maya. Xcaret is an ecological park that has a Mayan theme while Xel-Ha has many caves, coves and lagoons that you can explore and swim in. Or otherwise, go on a day tour of Isla Mujeres that has a Mayan temple and several watersports or Isla Contoy with its sandy white beaches and lush palm trees. When planning your Mexico vacation, always include this region for unforgettable unique experiences.

Dazzling Underwater World of Mexico

There are a lot of diving options for diving professionals and amateur who want to explore the rich marine life of Mexico. Diving in the Pacific Ocean on the west coast is a totally different experience than the Caribbean Sea plus there is the option of Cenote or sinkhole cave diving or diving at the worlds second largest reef, the Great Maya Barrier Reef. The cities of Cozumel, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta provide very good diving spots too. The stunning coastline reefs as well as the renowned beautifully complex underwater panorama with cliffs, canyons and underwater flora makes Cozumel a popular dive spot. Cancun on the other hand gives a choice of either the shallow and colorful reefs of Playa del Carmen or Chinchorro Banks which gives access to the Great Maya Barrier Reef. The nearby islands and bays and sea creatures like whale sharks, dolphins, sea turtles and tropical fishes make Puerto Vallarta a very interesting and famous dive spot. Diving in Cabo San Lucas and La Paz will display an underwater feast for your eyes.

Find the best sites and attractions when you go on your Mexico Vacations. Plan early and make your very cheap flights one that is worth remembering.

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