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Alice
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"How many days?
If you have:
7 days in Mexico - relax for 1-2 nights then head to Chichen Itza.
If you want to be relaxed, stay 2 nights, but if you have a lot of other places to fit in, it can be done in 1 night with an early start and late finish.
Day 1:
- Relax at the beach on arrival, maybe even treat yourself to a beach massage for £12-15. Swim in bioluminescence at 8,30, 9.30 or 10.30pm.
Day 2:
-Whale Shark Snorkling Tour or dolphins depending on the season, dinner and music at dusk.
Day 3: enjoy a delicious relaxed breakfast, catch the ferry back to the mainland.
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14 days in Mexico - Stay 3 nights:
In Ella-
Day 1: Arrive by bus/ferry,
Day 2: yoga and/or massage on the beach, chill, bioluminescence after dinner.
Day 3: whale sharks or dolphins at sunrise, dinner and music at dusk.
Day 4: enjoy a delicious relaxed breakfast, catch the ferry back to the mainland.
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1 month in Sri Lanka- stay 4 nights and do it all!
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TOP TIP 1: Check the season - July/August September are Whale Shark Season, at this time they migrate and feed on surface plankton near the island so it’s an ideal time to spot them - you are guaranteed to see multiple whale sharks and manta rays in August and trust me it’s a bucket list moment!
TOP TIP 2: Check the Lunar Phase and try to plan your trip so it lands on a New Moon (no light showing) or near to one. Bioluminescence is best seen between March - September & needs as much darkness as possible to be visible, so the later at night you go, the better and the less light from the moon, the better. "
Maria Angela Sanchez
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"sla Holbox is a picturesque island located off the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, within the Yum Balam Nature Reserve. Known for its stunning beaches, shallow turquoise waters, and vibrant marine life, Holbox is a top destination for those seeking a peaceful time.
By Bus and Ferry:
Duration: Around 3.5 to 4 hours.
Take an ADO or local bus from Tulum to Chiquilá. The bus journey takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. From Chiquilá, board a ferry to Holbox, which takes approximately 25 minutes. The ferry service is regular, so you won't have to wait long.
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Renáta Páníková
Available for hire
"The Hidden Paradise of the Mexican Caribbean."
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