Oct 29 2008
Therapy in Visiting Tulum, Mexico
Therapy in Visiting Tulum, Mexico
I had never originally been to Mexico, having traveled throughout Central America, to Belize and Nicaragua and Guatemala and Panama. But the recent hype of a small, luscious beach called Tulum peaked my interest when, paging through the most recent issue of Conde Nast, I came across a small write-up, citing the weather, hotels, and cultural aspect to be world class. I am an avid traveler, having visited both the traditional and the exotic. My journeys started throughout the customary hotspots of Europe and eventually segued into Southeast Asia and Latin America where I got a real taste for alternative living. While not by any means pompous, I am confident I know what a good travel destination is made of. It’s a combination of rich culture and history, of good nightlife or dining, and of scenic landscape. I’ve found these facets throughout my travels occasionally, and was drawn to the idea of Tulum after reading the piece in Conde Nast. I finally made it to Tulum last September, a month after my mother passed away. Having traveled quite a bit with her, the trip to Mexico was something of a tribute. Considering the world economy was close to crashing, my job was in peril, and my closest friend had passed away, Tulum seemed like a perfect solution to avoid the outside factors that were undoubtedly trying to pull me down. Upon arriving for the first time at my Tulum beach house, beyond the simply picturesque beaches and waters of Tulum, existed a smooth air that was really hard to put a finger on. It was a relaxed and mellow ambiance, not just about the hotel nor the town I wandered into every morning. It was one of those vibes that you get, not really a tangible thing, which puts a soul at ease. Having a large amount of pent up stress and sadness, it was this relief I found in Tulum that landed me in a new frame of mind. I spent my days in Tulum reading in the hammock and taking long walks on the beach. The food, when I took some time to explore it, was exceptional and the people (especially the locals) were friendly and welcoming: a nice change from Cancun or Cozumel, which have been tainted by an excess of tourists. The several boutique hotels that line Tulum’s beaches are first-class and quite reasonably priced in the spectrum of world travel. While it’s hard to describe specifically the feeling of ease that exists in Tulum, I’m certain that the sands, the ocean, the people, and the weather will remained etched in my memory as clear as day, until I’m able to return once again.
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Visiting the Green Bay Wisconsin Area — Packer Country
Green Bay is best known for their professional football team, “The Green Bay Packers.” The Packer Hall of Fame and the recently remodeled football stadium with its attached atrium are both great tourist attractions. There are many restaurants in Lambeau Field’s atrium such as Green Bay’s famous chili served at Chili Johns restaurants. Many of Green Bay’s restaurants are located near the stadium; for example there is the legendary Brett Favre’s Restaurant and Steakhouse and Green Bay’s original Kroll’s restaurants which are famous for their buttery burgers and yummy chili - a must do if it your first visit to the area.
Other attractions are the Bay Beach Amusement Park, which still has unbelievable bargain prices and classic rides. You can also race around the go cart course and try your hand at mini-golf located right across the street from Bay Beach, or stop by the nearby Wild Life Sanctuary to feed the ducks, and don’t miss out on some of the local restaurants nearby. For Mexican fare there is Maria’s restaurant, which has great authentic food. The city also has many beautiful parks and a beautiful botanical garden which is continuously growing. Even though Green Bay is not a huge metropolitan city, it does offer a large variety of unique entrepreneur restaurants throughout the city, besides the usual restaurant food chains.
De Pere is a charming little city on the eastern border of Green Bay. It is a historic city located on the Fox River with many quaint restaurants. Also situated on the river is St. Norbert, a private college with a beautiful campus. St. Norbert has their own theatre and the school’s production companies put on many great plays and musicals throughout the year. The city has many graceful old homes, clothing boutiques, and a one hundred year old family owned chocolate store which is a local staple.
Another option for theater, concerts, or shows with big names as well as local production companies is the gorgeous Weidner Center located on the University of Green Bay’s campus near the Bay, the Resch Center near Lambeau Field, and the beautifully refurbished Meyer Theater in downtown Green Bay which is conveniently located in the middle of Green Bay’s night life and some of Green Bay’s finest restaurants. For More Information on Restaurants, Bars, and Entertainment go to http://www.gbnightlife.com
Patricia Summerfield is the resident restaurant critic for GBNightLife.com, an online dining and entertainment guide in the Green Bay area. She has over thirty years of experience in the food and retail industry having worked with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and large company chains with mass production. Permission to reprint given proper author and website citation.
How to Find the best Tulum Hotels
Tulum, Mexico offers some of the most attractive beaches and travel accommodations in the country, and while it’s certainly no high-rise Cancun experience, there is some luxury to be found for all tastes and preferences. There are generally three levels of Tulum hotels accessible to the public. Whether you’re looking to lay down for the night or experience a memorable getaway with someone special, there are options for almost all budgets and interests. High End: If you’re looking for a romantic getaway or enjoy luxury, there are a large handful of options in Tulum’s hotel scene. The majority range anywhere from $200-$300/night and offer world-class amenities. Many offer activities included in that price such as salsa lessons, water sports, and spa packages. Yoga is also a popular compliment to these high end establishments: making reservations in advance is recommended seeing as most of these hotels fill up quite quickly. Mid Range: These Tulum hotels range from $100-$250 and are all well situated though don’t offer the most spectacular amenities. Private baths and showers are almost always included though don’t expect high-count linens or the most attentive staffing. While the weather in Tulum is consistently good, these mid-range hotels can vary in quality, so ask around and get the word on each of them before you commit. Reservations here are less necessary: walk-ins more of an option. Cheap: There are several lower-end options for Tulum hotels, most of them below the $75 belt. These are perfect for backpackers or anyone looking to just pass through. On the opposite side of the spectrum from the high-end boutique hotels, Tulum’s cheap hotels are quite perfect way to experience the beautiful beaches and culture without breaking the bank. Reservations here are rarely required and cater to the low-key and low-maintenance crowd who simply needs a place to lay their head. In searching for the best Tulum hotels, ask around and research travel review websites where you’ll find a plethora of information. There is a large variety to choose from for every budget and remember: while the accommodations may change, the beauty of Tulum always remains the same.
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International Freight Transportation
An ever growing business, the import and export industry thrives on the huge demand for international freight transportation from the countless business operations functioning around the world. Much like farmers meeting at the local co-op, the global market is a daily process of buying and selling - giving and receiving. But the global supply and demand in the economics simply wouldn’t work without today’s modern international freight transportation systems. Transportation Modes: Leaving no path un-navigated and no distance too far, the various modes of modern transportation can traverse just about any terrain. On the back of a truck, on a train, onboard an ocean liner or soaring above the clouds, cargo containers — even reefer, or refrigerated containers — are designed to be adaptable to any mode of transportation. Intermodal Freight Transportation: Getting your cargo from one point to another is easy enough, but transporting shipping containers from an airport or shipping container yard to its final destination often requires more than one mode of transportation. Intermodal services offer a combination of transportation logistics to ensure the route and mode of transportation are just right for your international freight transportation needs. Supply Chain Management: Building on the principles of intermodal transportation, supply chain management services take care of the needs of your production line in a continuous, business to business, end to end chain — ensuring that your cargo is managed correctly and arrives on time. Transportation Brokers: International freight transportation brokers find and outsource freight solutions for customers - much like a travel agent finds the perfect deal for travellers. Although plenty international freight transportation companies offer a broad array of services, most will employ transportation brokers to help with any outsourcing or special case operations which the customer may require. Legal Documentation and Administration: Border administration and customs documentation is as important as the cargo itself, because without it you’re goods unfortunately won’t be going anywhere. When it comes to international freight transportation, a service which most companies offer such as digital tracking is great for peace of mind, but documentation and administration is an area best left to the professionals — insist that the import and export company you choose takes offers this service, or at least outsources the massive responsibility to third party professionals.
About The Author: South African Container Depots (SACD) supply flexible and international transportation solutions. From intermodal supply chain management to reefer services across rail, road, air and sea - SACD manage over 500 000 containers per year, including reefer containers at the six cargo handling depots. http://www.sacd.co.za
Tulum Nightlife Attracts Varied Crowds
We cracked the shutters to let the beautiful Caribbean sun into the bedroom. It was somewhere around ten in the morning after a long night of watermelon margaritas and beach tunes at Mezzanine club in Tulum, Mexico, that we realized where we wanted to spend the rest of our lives. My wife and I are music lovers at heart. We hail from New York City and, while there’s no lack of musical inspiration here, find ourselves traveling to the edges of the globe in search of more. We found Tulum by accident, having gotten lost on our way to Mexico City, and looking back on it, we may have made the best wrong turn of our lives. Every travel destination has its own unique musical identity. The African congo has this great thumping heartbeat characterized by drums. France has that twangy bistro sound that you hear coming from windows in quaint villages. And the Caribbean has this relaxed sound quality:at least we thought. At this one particular club on the beach in Tulum, Mexico, we found ourselves blown away by DJs and dancers who, backed by the sound of crashing waves, seemed to be in heaven. The party ran late into the evening and eventually into the morning where slow tunes seemed to woo everyone back to their bungalows. Luckily, we happened to be staying in the same Tulum hotel so our walk wasn’t far. But waking up in the morning, we realized this was the life. Great weather, fantastic people, a superb nightlife scene and all within the span of a few pristine miles of white sand beach. In New York sure, we have this too. But there’s no gorgeous beach, and the weather, specifically now, is close to freezing. If you’re a music lover and looking for somewhere new, the town of Tulum in Mexico is among the best we’ve experienced. There are legendary rave-like parties on the beach which have a way of enticing even non-rave-lovers and there are several other restaurants/bars which offer live music: all with the Corona-commercial-like scenery of a silky beach and turquoise blue waters. Upon returning to New York, we became hooked on the music we had heard for the first time in Tulum. We picked up several mix albums from the DJ and reviewed our photographs hoping we could get back there as soon as possible.
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