Mexico´s new golf academy will be located at El Camaleon, the Greg Norman-designed golf course in Riviera Maya that hosts the PGA Tour’s Mayakoba Golf Classic event every year. This brand new Riviera Maya golf academy will be one of the top Cancun attractions during a Cancun vacation, offering all types of teaching programs to guests and visitors using the latest technology in golf analysis, computer software as well as highly personalized instruction programs taught by certified Jim McLean Master Instructions.

El Camaleon Golf Course in Riviera Maya opened in 2006 which is owned by Obrascon Huarte Lain, S.A. (OHL) and operated by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Like its namesake, the Greg Norman-designed 7,000 yard par 72 El Camaleon Golf course in Riviera Maya changes and blends with the environment. Enormous limestone canals winding through mangrove forests, vast stretches of Caribbean beach and other stunning natural wonders make this one of the top golf courses in Cancun vacation area.

Jim McLean is the 1994 PGA National Teacher of the Year and owner of the Jim McLean Golf Schools which include: Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida, PGA WEST in La Quinta, California, La Quinta Resort in La Quinta, California, and Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. The Jim McLean Golf Academy in Cancun, Mexico is the second international location for McLean.

Golfing in Cancun is a great experience for any golfer and will be an excellent addition to your Cancun vacation!   Golf is a favorite Cancun attraction and there are many courses to chose from!   You are sure to find a course that will be exactly what you are looking for whether you are a beginner or pro.   You are sure to find all of the courses availiable in Cancun in your Cancun Travel Guide.

Source: www.examiner.com

Cancun Ironman 70.3 participants will enjoy the natural beauty of the Mexican Caribbean with a series of Cancun activities such as swimming in the precious turquoise waters of Punta Nizuc in Cancun to complete two laps around a rectangular course for the 1.2 mile-swim (1.9 km).  No wetsuits will be required as the water temperature in Cancun´s beaches is of 26°C (79°F). Then, a two-lap bike course follows along the four lane highway Cancun-Merida to complete 56 miles (90 km).  Participants will continue 13.1 mile-course marathon along the Kukulkan Boulevard in Cancun´s Hotel Zone, admiring wonderful views to the Nichupte Lagoon as the final competition.

Cancun Ironman 70.3 event will be limited to 1,500 triathletes in male, female and mixed categories, and will have an entry fee of $250 USD. Cancun Ironman 70.3 will award the top three places of each age group with a trophy and will give a total of $25,0000 USD to the top 5 elite male and female winners.  Registration will take place at the Fiesta Americana Condesa Hotel on Friday September 18, from 12:00 pm-6:00pm and Saturday September 19, from 9:00 am to 2:00pm. If you are interested you can also register online at www.ironmancancun.com

For the rest of us that aren’t quite prepared for a triathalon, you can always come down and cheer our athletes on!   Take a few minutes out on your Cancun vacation to give a little encouragement to our aspiring atheletes!

As you stroll the famous 5thAvenue in Playa del Carmen, you will find out that the top Riviera Maya attractions that keep visitors coming back year after year are also a great selection of exquisite Italian restaurants in Playa del Carmen such as Pizza Rolandi and Casa Mediterranea will serve you fabulous dishes that go from the most original recipe to the latest ultra chic Mexican-Italian fusion.

Thousands of Italians have made the Riviera Maya and Cancun their beloved home.  A great example of this well-renowned Riviera Maya population was admired at the recent “Ferragosto” celebration that was enjoyed this past weekend in Playa del Carmen. This successful Riviera Maya event, allowed approximately 200-300 members of the Italian community of the Riviera Maya to gather for a festivity of food and cultural entertainment. “Ferragosto” is an Italian celebration that takes place on August 15 and is one of the most important summer holidays in Italy, a religious festivity for Roman Catholics which is devoted as the day the Virgin Mary ascends to heaven.

The Italian Honorary Consul in Playa del Carmen, Andrea Sabbia has recently confirmed that the Italian community in Riviera Maya has grown up to 10 thousand inhabitants that work in this Cancun vacation destination. In the whole Mexican state of Quintana Roo there are approximately 5,400 registered Italians; of which one percent of these live in Cancun. The total 99 percent of the Italian population of the state lives in the Riviera Maya and Tulum, which have turned them into magical places where culture, language and art mix to create the best vacation experiences for visitors.

During your Cancun vacation, you will notice that Cancun is a collection of many cultures and people.    This can make your Cancun vacation even better because you will find anything to your tastes!   Cancun restaurants are very varied due to this wonderful mix of cultures and you are sure to find anything to fit your pallate!    There are many Cancun attractions that are also here due to the varied cultures here in Cancun and these are but a few for you to enjoy during your Cancun vacation!   You can find these and many more in local Cancun Travel Guides!

The world´s largest meatball was carried out to promote the animated film and awaken the interest of adults and children for the story of “Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs”, which is about Flint, a young wannabe inventor that wishes to prove the world he can create the world´s most fascinating invention; turn rain into food.

The Guinness-certified Meatball was created by Ritz Carlton hotel executive chef Rainer Zingrebe on August 4th, 2009.  It weighed in at 109 pounds.  This winning Italian specialty was presented to the press at the pool of the Ritz Carlton, which was also decorated with oversized fake giant meatballs, and floating plates of spaghetti, along with a giant slice of pizza, large donut, and an ear of corn. This is another great example that food is one of Cancun´s best attractions that meet the world´s highest standards.

Hannah Minghella, president of Sony Pictures Animation said: “During the production of this movie we had a great time creating the appearance, texture and sounds of giant meatballs-and of other favorite dishes that Flint´s machine is able to make them fall from the sky…now we can taste its flavor at last”. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” is a computer-animated film produced by Sony Pictures Animation and distributed by Columbia Pictures which will be released next on September 18, 2009 in a 3D version as well.

There is always something going on for your Cancun vacation!   Check out a local Cancun Travel Guide for all of the upcoming Cancun attractions that you can visit during your Cancun vacation!   There is sure to be something interesting happening during your visit to Cancun!

Source: World´s Largest Things/ Premier Magazine

This is the fourth year that TravelAge West has carried out these well-renown awards of the travel industry. They were hotels, vacation destinations, cruise lines, tour operators and airlines are named as the best choice in each one of their fields.  The goal of TravelAge West’s WAVE (Western Agents’ Voice of Excellence) Awards is to give travel agents in the western U.S. the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of their travel-supplier partners.

Cancun hotels and attractions are known to provide the most enjoyable experiences for travelers of all lifestyles, making this vacation destination to be rated among the best in the world, which continues to be the favorite beach spot in the Mexican Caribbean.

With something for everyone of any age, Cancun has much to offer.  Cancun attractions, Cancun restaurants, and the Cancun nightlife are always sure to please and excite anyone on their Cancun vacation.   Check out a local Cancun Travel Guide for more of the great things that you can see and do during your Cancun vacation!

Source: The Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau/ www.cancun.travel

The beaches that will be restored include those in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, which will grant 40 meters of new beach extension in Cancun, 30 meters in Playa del Carmen and 20 meters in Cozumel. The first location in Cancun´s Hotel Zone where the sand will be pumped to, will be Punta Cancun.

The project is supported by the Quintana Roo State Government and Tourism Secretariat, Mexico’s Environment and Natural Resources Secretariat (SEMARNAT) and Mexico’s Federal Electrical Commission by a 900-million-peso (68-million-dollar) trust with federal, state and municipal (Riviera Maya, Cancun and Cozumel) government funds.

The project of beach restoration in Cancun will consist of dredging near 7 million of cubic meters of sand from sand banks located close to Cozumel Island, which will be pumped and transported to the coast of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, adding new dry beach extension as well as underwater sand foundations that will help prevent further erosion in the next 10 years.

A study has confirmed that climate change and hurricanes, as well as the high –scale construction activity over the sand dunes of the Caribbean coast have provoked enough erosion to change beaches that were 130 meters wide, to the ones that are enjoyed today, which hardly reach 20 meters. Cancun´s beach restoration project will be carried out by the company Mexicana de Dragados, and is programmed to be ready for November.

This is just one of the many ways that Cancun is working to make sure that you Cancun vacation is the best that it can possibly be.    During your Cancun vacation you will see many of the efforts that the city of Cancun is making to ensure that everyone feels welcome here in Cancun and to ensure that there are always many Cancun attractions for all to enjoy!   Check out a local Cancun Travel Guide for more information into what the city of Cancun is doing to make your Cancun vacation more enjoyable!

The excellent service in the Cancun International Airport is just one of the many luxuries that you will find waiting for you on your Cancun Vacation!   When you arrive you will see right away the wonderful service.   Arriving in Cancun, you will have to clear through the updated health screening and customs.   The health screening process is one of the many ways that Mexico is trying to prevent another “swine flu fiasco” and although it is necessary, it is very easy to clear.   You must fill out a form about your recent health and then pass through a gate similar to a metal detector that will take your tempurature.   As long as you are feeling fine, theres no need to worry!

Customs is a hassle in any airport and any country, but on your way to beginning your Cancun vacation, it is just a minor set-back!   Customs is usually very fast and the excellent service at the Cancun International Ariport keeps the traffic moving so that you are very soon on your way to your Cancun hotel!

As you are ending your Cancun vacation, the fun doesn’t stop when you leave the hotel!   At the Cancun International Airport, there many luxury and novelty shops that offer something for everyone!  Did you forget to buy a bobblehead Mayan king for your aunt Lucy? Well, don’t worry!  You are sure to find everything you need to complete your Cancun shopping spree at the Cancun International Airport!

The Ultimate Diver Challenge will be held in Cozumel, Mexico from August 1-8, 2009, which consists of a series of underwater activities where divers will first complete challenges in pairs of two. The top 5 teams will be declared the Ultimate Diver Team. Of those ten, divers will then compete individually to determine which one of the ten will be declared the “Ultimate Diver” as chosen by the panel of judges.

This year’s event will be produced as a television show, which will be hosted by Evelyn Vaccaro, an avid scuba diver who has traveled the globe. The “Ultimate Diver Challenge will be produced as a “reality show” and is expected to be transmitted in several USA TV channels such as CBS and NBC. There will also be an Educational Activities Day to allow the local children from Cozumel to experience and learn about the beauty in the underwater world.

The 2009 Ultimate Diver will win over $6,000 USD in trips, prizes and products. The big prize consist of a Trip to Wakatobi (valued at $2500 USD), a Wyland Tropy, cash prize generated from the Silent Auction and a complete set of dive gear from Aqua Performance, BC-Regulator, Octopus, 2Depth & pressure gauge with mask, fins and snorkel (valued at $1000 USD).

Travel Tip: If you wish to participate in this activity during your next Cancun vacation, you can register online at www.ultimatediverchallenge.com and entry fees are $150 USD.

This is just one of the many Cancun attractions that are held year-round in Cancun!   During your Cancun vacation, make the best of the resources that you will have availiable for your use!  Ask your hotel services about attractions and events going on during your stay or refer to one of the many local Cancun Travel Guides for year-round Cancun attractions!

The world traveler’s favorite icon, with his red hat that reminds us of Christmas season and long white bird, may be about to pick Cancun, Mexico as its next stop in the “Summer of Possibilities Tour” of Travelocity. Today, Cancun remains in second place with 41% of votes from Hawaii that features 46% of votes.

Once chosen, Cancun will grant the Roaming Gnome with an array of possibilities none of the other destinations can provide, such as swimming with Whale Sharks, zip lining, extraordinary cultural sites, gourmet cuisine, first class infrastructure, and much more. If Cancun wins, the Roaming Gnome will post photos and comments about his experiences, allowing fans and followers to keep up with his journey every step of the way.

The “Summer of Possibilities Tour” was launched on June 26th and consists on a six week summer adventure between three rival destinations. The summer destination that receives more free votes from the public will become the winner, and will be listed one of the six destinations where the Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome will head to. Fans are able to vote at www.votetravelocity.com, voting for Cancun began on Wednesday July 22th and will last 6 days, revealing the winner next Wednesday.

Pick Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome’s next adventure to Cancun!!

The archaeologists of INHA were working on a project to understand the relations and origins of the Kukulcan Pyramid known as “El Castillo”, Gran Columnata and Temple of Warriors, three of the most important buildings of Chichen Itza, through a series of excavations that would determine their development and architectonic evolution.

Since then, the group found a new substructure of 12 meters of length. The leader archaeologist commented that this edification was definitely built 100 years before El Castillo pyramid and Temple of Warriors. A great amount of construction filler material used by ancient Maya to level the terrain has been found, as well as 5 different floor levels covered with stucco that reach the base of El Castillo south staircase.

The excavations in Chichen Itza will continue until September 2009. Those who are planning on a Cancun vacation shouldn´t miss the incredible opportunity to observe this new historical discovery at Chichen Itza archaeological zone.

Source: INHA/www.dti.inah.gob.mx