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\n<\/strong>You live in paradise, you get to see the tropical blue water and put your feet in the sand any day you want.\u00a0 What a dream it is that you get to reside in a place where people come from all over and spend their hard saved dollars just to spend a little time, leave and remember forever in a photo album.\u00a0 Yes, it\u2019s very true that we are lucky in that respect and every day we should appreciate the beauty that we are able to wake up to each and every day. But how do people who already live in a vacation destination vacation?\u00a0 Some might say, no need for vacation but this is a misconception.<\/p>\n

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Everyone needs to get away every once in a while.\u00a0 But the amazing thing is that we live in a place where it is so incredibly easy to take off and explore a new paradise without having to save large amounts of money or travel far away. The most wonderful thing about the Riviera Maya is that each area has a unique experience and its personal beauty.\u00a0 Even if you travel only 15 minutes away you can feel like you have traveled to a completely different place. With that being said, and in lou of Travel Tuesday, I would like to start off my paradise away from paradise series.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong>The first place I would like to take you is Mahahual in the beautiful Costa Maya region! If you are traveling from Playa del Carmen you are looking at around four hours driving. For those of you who have not experienced this area yet I can assure you it\u2019s a gem.\u00a0 Mahahual has a bay somewhat like Akumal and is a nice spot for diving and snorkeling.\u00a0 There you will find pristine blue bay water and beaches filled with palm trees and plenty of hammocks for sheer relaxation.\u00a0 If you are looking for peace and quiet, this is your spot!\u00a0 There are quite a few options for places to stay although no major hotels or resorts. Here you can find nice cozy cabanas or smaller rustic but very clean hotel rooms.\u00a0 It can be nice to get there at an early hour to find a place to stay for a night or two.\u00a0 Mahahual does not stay open late.<\/p>\n

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With the exception of Sr. Frogs you will find many bars and restaurants close quite early around 10 pm or so.\u00a0 So if you are a party goer this may not be your cup of tea.\u00a0 In any case, during the day Mahahual is moving, small restaurants and cafes are open with great food, baked goods and drinks.\u00a0 There are some nice beach club options.\u00a0 Buy some lunch or a couple drinks and you are free to use their loungers or hammocks all day!\u00a0 You can take a nice walk around and find some nice vendors and places to shop for souvenir type things or Mexican Handcrafts. Keep walking and you will end up at the lighthouse which is a staple of Mahahual.\u00a0 If you are wanting a little more action head over to Sr. Frogs where they are playing energetic music and promote lots of fun.<\/p>\n

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\n.\u00a0<\/strong>There are a couple of interesting things I would like to note about this particular area.\u00a0 This is a normal and popular cruise ship stop and most of its visitors actually come from the cruise ship.\u00a0 This little town of Mahahual caters very well to Americans and foreigners so much in fact that it\u2019s even hard to find change in pesos.\u00a0 Everyone will speak English and they prefer that you pay and receive change in American dollars.\u00a0 Not to worry however if you only have pesos. They can accommodate as well.\u00a0 When it is low season and not as many ships are sailing the little town can feel fairly deserted.\u00a0 So if you are searching total serenity try picking a time when you know the season is low.\u00a0 In any case, you will find this hidden paradise to be a beautiful option for an escape.\u00a0 For those of us who live in the Riviera Maya we must remember to take advantage of some of the beautiful places that are surrounding us.\u00a0 Having a change every once in a while can be refreshing.<\/p>\n

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If you have a favorite paradise away from paradise we would love to hear about it.\u00a0 Find us on facebook and reply with key phrase \u201cParadise away from Paradise\u201d.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019 the simple things in life that can take our breath away<\/p>\n

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Sail your worries away, you\u2019re on vacation!<\/p>\n

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-by Thomas Lloyd<\/em><\/p>\n

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