Directly west of Cancun and just north of the historical city of Merida lies the port city of Progreso, Mexico. It occupies a small piece of shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico. The city of Progreso and its smaller surrounding communities are estimated to have a population of nearly 38,000 and is an important maritime port for the Yucatan Peninsula....
Sunsets Over Southern Florida Beaches
Photos by Maureen Scopel Come dusk, the sky over Southern Florida beaches becomes alive with color. Here are a few of my favorite sunsets from Lovers Key and Fort Myers Beaches.
The Historical City of Merida, Mexico
Our tour around the Yucatan Peninsula landed us in the historical city of Merida, Mexico. We spent two fantastic days in Merida sampling its cuisines, experiencing its nightlife and exploring its history. We arrived by bus from Progresso, where we had been staying for the last 30 days. The driver dropped us off two and...
Rosarito, Mexico
The day started with a two hour drive to the Tijuana, Mexico border. On this particular day the lines were fairly short and the crossing took only minutes verses hours. From what I have heard and somewhat witnessed, the best time to drive across the border is during the week between two and four o’clock in...
Downtown Ventura, California
When you mention SoCal (Southern California), most people immediately think of LA, Hollywood, Malibu or Santa Monica. But there are a few smaller cities that lie between these well-known landmarks. One in particular is the City of Ventura. Ventura is the county seat for its name sake. Its population is approximately 107,000 (U.S. Census...