Why Cancun?

Why Cancun? Well, that's a very good question.

Originally, Mishka and I were planning on going to the Caribbean. But the more research I did, the more it seemed that the Caribbean was a great place for rest, relaxation, and beach. And, while those were all things I wanted in my honeymoon, I was also interested in just a bit more.

So while checking out a few sister resorts in Mexico, I found a description of the cave snorkeling and Mayan Ruins near Cancun. Immediately, I sensed we had found our honeymoon destination. And when Mishka saw that Le Blanc offered Swimming with the Dolphins he was sold too.

So let's take another picture walk shall we? Through some pictures of some of the sights and activities that are going to make Mishka and my honeymoon absolutely unforgettable.

One of the first places we'll be visiting is Chichen Itza, which was recently voted one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World":

Isn't it magnificent? I can tell you that I'll be climbing those steps all the way to the top of that pyramid (with Mishka trailing and probably complaining behind me ;) ). I can't wait to go exploring and take lots of pictures!

On another day we'll be heading to Tulum which is the ruins of a Mayan Castle. The ruins are located on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea. During this particular excursion we'll spend the first half of the day exploring the ruins, and the second half of the day snorkeling and sea kayaking in the Caribbean Sea. Check it out:

Next, we'll be heading to Holkan National Park. There are two different ways we can explore the park. The first is the traditional horseback ride. There are beaches and forests and it will be a beautiful slow way to see all the sites, though we will probably be saddle sore the next day... and I don't know if I want to spend a portion of my honeymoon unable to sit comfortably.

Our other option is to go ATVing (All-Terrain-Vehicle). I think it would be a LOT of fun, and exciting to boot. We would get dirty and the wind would whip through my hair, but at such high speeds, I wonder if we would really get a sense of the beauty around us. I think it's possible, but it might be easier if we were on horseback. We'll have to see what we feel like, when we get there:

And finally, on to the stuff that we're REALLY looking forward to (not that we weren't super excited about everything that came before this. We'll also be doing Swimming with the Dolphins, which is going to be a dream come true for Mishka and myself. I know I'm excited, but I can't even describe Mishka's feelings. I think he's going to explode when he gets his "dolphin kiss".

And finally, we'll be going to Xcaret, which is an ecological park with underground rivers and cave snorkeling. This is possibly what I'm MOST excited about. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves:

I can't wait. In fact, I'm putting in my vacation request for the honeymoon tomorrow. And then in just a few short months... Cancun here we come!!!