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Apparently Kylie is Kueen of the Monkeys - SWIPE R

Apparently Kylie is Kueen of the Monkeys - SWIPE RIGHT 🐒😂🙈 Playa del Carmen, Mexico is more jungle and natural habitat than other beach spots of the Rivera Maya! Even where the hotels are! On the Fives resort, there are a lot of wild monkeys, cootis, and capybaras! All harmless and used to the human as they roam the resort! Kylie was always hunting for the monkeys and looking around for them 😂😂 She definitely had a couple funny interactions with them! One monkey starting running with her and it was like he was listening to her commands 😂😂 She would also walk along the jungle trail or sit/stand right next to them! They couldn’t be bothered by her one bit!!! Maybe because she’s a crazy monkey herself LOL! Hope you enjoy the entertaining videos 🙈🙈🙈 What’s the coolest native/wild animal you’ve been close to⁉️ What animals are on your bucklist to see in the wild/native habitat⁉️
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📍 The Fives Playa Del Carmen (DM FOR DISCOUNT)
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#monkeymemes #monkeyadventures #vivamexico #vivaméxico #vivamexico🇲🇽 #vivamexicomx #travelmexico #travelmexico🇲🇽 #travelmexicophotography #mexicophotography #gf_mexico #coupleswhotravel #coupleswhotraveltogether #globecouples #inspiredtravelcouples #travelblogging #couplestravelgoals #travelingcouple

The Time We ate Cricket Tacos in Mexico 🦗🤣

The Time We ate Cricket Tacos in Mexico 🦗🤣 Jona and I LOVE spending time in the kitchen at home! Jona was super excited to find this cooking class at The Fives called @casaderosa_ !!! We loved it so much that we did it two years in a row!! Unlike last trip, Rosa (class instructor) had us try roasted crickets while trying the differences between Mezcals! We went the year before and really didn’t expect to try something like this. We really never heard of eating crickets in Mexico.. only Asian countries before 😂 Rosa dumped a handful of crickets in each person’s hand for us all the throw crickets in our mouth at one time! Swipe right to see the video 😅😅 The crickets were actually really good! Pretty salty and crunchy! Rosa said her favorite protein in tacos are the crickets!! We couldn’t believe it! Jona also made a cricket taco and two thumbs up from him! So shocking and cool at the same time! What’s the strangest food you ever tried⁉️ Would you have tried the crickets or ate them in your taco⁉️
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Thanks to @casaderosa_ ❗️😍😍 It was by far one of the best part of our trips to Mexico. For the hotel we took the cooking class, I have a 10% discount! DM us for more info! @thefivesbeachhotel

Guide to Yucatán, Mexico 🇲🇽 Chichén Itzá is one of the 7 Wonders of the World and one of the many reasons to visit the Yucatán area! Chichén Itzá is a complex of Mayan ruins that’s a massive step pyramid that dominated the ancient city, which thrived from around 600 A.D. to the 1200s. Jona and I drove 2 hours from Playa Del Carmen in 2020 not knowing it was closed due to COVID. We flew our drone nearby and we’re still able to get some pictures 😂 Anyway, in person tickets are $26. Like all the Yucatán, there are so many cenotes to visit! Pictured here is Cenote Suytun. Others to visit in the area are Cenote Yaxbacaltun, Ik Kil, Cenote Xtoloc, Hacienda Cenote Oxmán, Cenotes Dzitnup, and Cenote Choj Ha. See post from Oct 9 focused cenotes in Mexico! Mérida and Pisté are cute towns close to Chichén Itzá to explore and grab a delicious lunch or dinner! We stopped at Polleria los Pájaros and it was so delicious! We had roasted pineapple chicken, plantains and rice! YUM 🤤 Also, check out Pueblo Maya, Simple & rico pisté and Fruiteria Dorcy in Pisté. In Mérida, check out La Chaya Maya or Katun Cocina Yucateca! Along the road, you’ll likely see a local Mercado to stop and buy local items! I got a Mexican style red dress and Jona got a Mayan style button up shirt! There are also police stops along the whole road with most of them being empty. We did get stopped at one of them and they just asked where we were going! We also got stopped in a small town where only locals could drive through, maybe due to Covid at the time. So no issues with the police. We always went under or exactly the speed limit. Have you been to the Yucatán to explore⁉️ Or do you prefer being a beach bum in Tulum❓🤣
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#yucatan #yucatán #yucatanmexico #yucatanpeninsula #yucatanturismo #meridayucatan #visityucatan #suytun #cenotes #coupletravel #travelcouplelife #adventurecouples #ikkil #oxmancenote #xtoloc #travelmexico #travelmexico🇲🇽 #mexicotravel

Ultimate Mexico Adventure List 🇲🇽👇 ****SA

Ultimate Mexico Adventure List 🇲🇽👇
****SAVE FOR LATER 📲 I know a lot of you are knee deep in fall leaves but some of us always have sandy toes on our mind 😝🍁😂🏝 This list is for the East Coast / Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico 🎊. These are amazing activities to spice up your trip to Mexico if you are traveling to Cozumel, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or anywhere on the Riveria Maya! 🏖 🤿 Snorkel at places like the Underwater Museum / MUSA, Punta Sur, Chankanaab National Park, La Paz, Isla Espiritu Santo, Cabo Pulmo National Park, and Huatulco!
🦈 Swim with the WILD whale sharks at Isla Holbox!
🛕See a Wonder Of the World - Chichén Itzá in Yucatán. There are many other ruins all over Mexico but this one is extra special!
🐢 Swim with wild turtles at Akumal!
💦 Cenote, Cenote, Cenote!! See previous post for more details!
🛍 Shop the local market! We stopped at a little one on the drive to Yucatán but Mercado 28 in Cancun is a huge one with over 600 vendors!
⛵️ One of my fav things to do at any beach destination is a sunset sail on a catamaran with open bar!
🐠 Diving in Cancun!! It is located close to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest reef in the world. NOW, after you have done all of that, wind down with some local Mezcal and a good massage 💆‍♀️ on the beach. What’s on your Mexico Bucket List⁉️ SHARE with a friend you want to take to Mexico and SAVE for later‼️ 📍 My favorite hotel along the famous Rivera Maya, Mexico is The Fives. I have stayed multiple times and had incredible food, beach views, room service, and overall experience! You can use GTA2021 valid for a 10% off for bookings in any of all 3 The Fives hotels. The booking window for this special discount is until Sept. 30th, 2021. Travel window is until December 31st, 2021. See discount on www.thefiveshotels.com!! @thefivesbeachhotel @thefivespuertomorelos @thefivesdowntown

Everything Mexican Cenotes 🤿 ***SAVE FOR LATER

Everything Mexican Cenotes 🤿 ***SAVE FOR LATER A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater. The regional term is specifically associated with the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, where cenotes were commonly used for water supplies by the ancient Maya! There are estimated to be over 6,000 in the Yucatán, but social media has made a few quite famous! Some to visit near
🇲🇽 Yucatán: Cenote Suytun, Hacienda Cenote Oxmán, Ik Kil, Cenote Yaxbacaltun
🇲🇽 Tulum: Gran cenote, Cenote Calavera Tulum, Escondido Cenote, Dos Ojos Cenote Cenote Dos Ojos, Cenote Tak Be Ha, Cenote Azul
🇲🇽 Playa Del Carmen: Cenote Zapote Ecopark, Kantun Chi, Cenote Cristalino, Cenote Chaak Tun These cenotes are all so different and unique in their own ways! Always go prepared with cash (pesos or USD) to enter! Every website shows a different price and cenote prices are different every year even if we go back to the same one. So be prepared to be flexible around $2-30 per cenote. The more IG famous.. the more and more it costs each year! Most do not allow sunscreen and require you to shower prior to entering the cenote area. Many of them have souvenirs, restaurants, drinks/bar, etc to enjoy a full afternoon! Compared to 1 year ago, we noticed many are now requiring life jackets so don’t expect to free dive all around unless you book a diving tour. Unlike jumping holes like Calevera, many you cannot jump in. BUT some advertise the jumping in or swing jump as part of why you go! Check Google photos and reviews before you go! They will provide snorkel gear and a life jacket to wear, so it’s not required to bring your own! It is super interesting to see the different underwater caves with little fish swimming! In the caves, beware of the cave bats if you are scared but they don’t mess with you! Have you been to a Mexican cenote⁉️ Which one is your favorite⁉️ #cenotes #riveramaya #mexicocenote #cenotecalavera #playadelcarmen #playadelcarmenmexico #cenote #cenotesmexico #cenotedosojos #cenotesmexico #exploremexico #mexico #couplesofinstagram #couplesphotography

THE Best All-Inclusive Mexico 🇲🇽👇 Our fa

THE Best All-Inclusive Mexico 🇲🇽👇 Our favorite hotel along the famous Rivera Maya, Mexico is The Fives. We have stayed multiple times and had incredible food, beach views, room service, and overall experience each time! 🌮 Hands down the best tacos on EARTH! All our friends agreed and even being home now, its all we think about! LOL. They homemake everything FRESH on a cart so we always picked them up near breakfast or the pool area!
🏖 The pool overlooks the water with an amazing beach bar!!! There are people that wait on your wherever you sit at the beach or pool and just bring drink after drink! The drinks were so unique! Ask for Antonio!
🧖‍♀️ We did 1 hour of hydrotherypy (shower, hot tub, cool tub, sauna, steam room, face mask, body scrub) and 1 hours couples massage! It was amazing!
🏐 Gustavo keeps the resort active and entertained us every day from activites like poolside Zooba to beach volleyball! There’s always something fun to do!
🐒 Wild monkeys, cootis, and capybaras! All harmless and so cute as they roam the resort!
👰🏻 The Fives is set up perfectly for wedding! We even toasted with a bride and her whole family the night before the wedding! We saw the cermoney and reception setup and it looked like the perfect day!
🥘 Lots of resturant options! Our favs were Italian, Thai, and French! The poolside options are tacos, firewood oven roasted pizza, burgers/hot dogs, and the Sea Olive resturant! Top quaility!
👩‍🍳 Cooking class at Casa de Rosa is a must do to learn authentic aztec and Mexcican dishes to replicate in your own kitchen! Be ready for some mezcal and tequila!
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💰 We're already ready to book it to relax more for my next Mexico vacation!!!! You can use GTA2021 valid for a 10% off for bookings in any of all 3 The Fives hotels. The booking window for this special discount is until Sept. 30th, 2021. Travel window is until December 31st, 2021. See discount on www.thefiveshotels.com! @thefivesbeachhotel @thefivespuertomorelos @thefivesdowntown Have you been to Mexico⁉️ What do you recommend⁉️ •••• 👟 For the best travel shoes, visit Baretraps.com and get 25% off with my code ‘GTA’!!! @baretrapsshoes

Starting a Day of Adventure ☕️ **GIVEAWAY #ch

Starting a Day of Adventure ☕️ **GIVEAWAY #choiceorganics_partner ❌❌ CLOSED ❌❌ Winners @go4theglobe @adventuresofalawyer @liveitupwithlacey Jona and I love to enjoy our morning @choiceorganicstea Tea to engage, recharge and intentionally focus on what makes us connected and joyful. Even while on vacation, planning and logistics can be hectic and it can be so hard to take a breath to enjoy the moment. Tea helps us start our day off the right way! I hope you can do the same!! Enter below 👇
🎁 Prize: 3 Winners Will Receive 6 boxes of their choice (Options: Chamomile, Cocoa Mint Puerh, Darjeeling, Decaf Earl Grey, Decaf English Breakfast, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Genmaicha, Grapefruit Honeybush, Japanese Green, Jasmine Green, Mint Sage, Oolong, Peppermint, Rooibos, White Elderflower) Giveaway Rules/Guidelines 🫖🎁🍵 🫖 Must Like + Save the post
🍵 Must be following us @greattravelaffair
🫖 Tag a friend! (More Comments/Tags = More chances to WIN 🥇) Choice Organics was the first American tea crafter to use exclusively organic and non-GMO ingredients and we continue that commitment today. Choice Organics collection of teas are USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher Certified, Vegan and Gluten Free. From sourcing to packaging, Choice Organics teas are made with sustainability in mind - teas are individually packaged in natural fiber, plastic-free, compostable tea bags and then packed into cartons that use 100% recycled paperboard and sustainable vegetable-based inks. Our teas are blended in our LEED-certified tea facility and we are a Certified B Corporation and partner of the Ethical Tea Partnership. #choiceorganicstea #teawithintention What tea flavors are your favorites⁉️ What’s your favorite way to start your morning⁉️

Mexico in Style with @JTV 💎 Jewelry Television

Mexico in Style with @JTV 💎 Jewelry Television is the #sponsor of this look! My mom always said she felt naked if she didn’t have jewelry and never left a trip without her staples!! It’s so true!! Jewelry is really the cherry on top 🍒🍦 As we checked their website, I instantly noticed these Paula Dean tassels earrings and thought of our upcoming Mexico trip! I had bought this red dress last year in Mexico and couldn’t wait to wear the whole set for our fun night of cooking class at The Fives Hotel! I loved the pop of color, but also the subtle pieces from their website! It is so fun for jewelry to help bring our travels to life! 🙌 JTV carries everything from solid gold and silver, to popular and unique gems, to jewelry accessories. JTV is committed to educating consumers about gems and jewelry. With staff gemologists, an online gem library called the Gemopedia, and informative and engaging content throughout social media, there is always something to learn. With a wide assortment of jewelry, there is something for everyone at JTV. 🎊 Pieces on website:
UDS190B
White Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver Leaf Ring
PDJ152 | Paula Deen Jewelry
Blue, Green, and Gold Beaded Dangle Tassel Gold Tone Earrings What are your favorite travel jewelry pieces you can’t travel without⁉️
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📍 @casaderosa_ at @thefivesbeachhotel
#travelstyle #traveljewlery #playadelcarmen #playadelcarmenmexico #mexicolife #mexicobeaches #traveloutfit #traveloutfits #travelstyles #couplesphotography #coupleshot #coupleset #couplesphotoshoot #couplesphotos #jewelryaddict #pauladean

Tips on Friend/Group Trips Out of the Country ✈️ (𝑺𝑨𝑽𝑬 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑹) Last August, Jona and I went to Playa del Carmen, Yucatan and Tulum regions of Mexico! This year, we decided to celebrate and bring some friends along with us! We did similar activities like centoes, all-inclusives resort, renting a car, exploring local resturants, etc! A trip always hits a little different whether its a 1:1 with your partner or a big friend trip!! Traveling with other people can turn out really bad if you don’t prep and set the right expectations! Here’s some tips if you are planning a group trip soon 👇 🚗 Go on a trip with the same or similar group for a short weekend to know the whole group vibes well
📝 Start planning 3+ months ahead of time to get everyone the best flight/deals.
💰 Before booking anything, agree on budget-ish per person and activitiy level during the vacation
💉 Check COVID requirement to enter Country and inbound home country. Verify testing options are readily avaliable and within reasonable price point
👍Always get a thumbs up in a group message before booking on anyone’s behalf. Prices should never be a mystery to anyone in the group
📄 Keep up with receipts and who owes who what in a Shared Note on iPhone. We like to tally everything up at the end and Venmo/Paypal all at once instead of getting 15 transactoins back and forth
🏨 All inclusives can take the stress out of restruant and grocery/cooking planning. Our favorite hotel along the famous Rivera Maya, Mexico is The Fives. We have stayed multiple times and had incredible food, beach views, room service, and overall experience! Use GTA2021 valid for a 10% off for bookings in any of all 3 The Fives hotels on www.thefiveshotels.com!! @thefivesbeachhotel
✈️ Book flights first and as far out as you can, so people can send in time off requests for work. You also have the set dates at that point to start lookig at hotels, rental car, activities, etc
🏖 Research some free and paid excursion or activites so the group can decide what the vibes in on the trip What other tips do you have for group/friend trips⁉️ •
#tulum #tulummexico #ahautulum #riveriamaya #couplestrip #couplestravelgoals

Giveaway with @theadventurechallenge #ad 📸 ❌❌CLOSED🚫❌: winner is @islayyxx Prize: Your choice of the Adventure Challenge Couples Camera Set, Family Camera Set, Friends Camera Set OR Solo Camera Set ($185 value).
Each set includes: Lomo’Instant Automat Camera, Remote Control Lens Cap, Colored Gel Filters, Inspirational Shooting Tips, Photo Stands and Photo Clips, Scratch off Book, Batteries included for domestic orders only, Film NOT Included. Giveaway Rules/Guidelines 💰 🧳 🎁 ✈️ Must Like + Save the post
✈️ Must be following us @greattravelaffair
✈️ Tag your partner, sibling, best friends and/or parents you would share your @theadventurechallenge experiences!! (More Comments/Tags = More chances to WIN 🥇)
✈️ Share this post in stories for an additional entry! If you have never heard of The Adventure Challenge, THEN you need to check it out for yourself! It is the ULTIMATE Scratch-Off Adventure Book!! They have versions for Couples, Families, Solo, Friends, and single Adventures Boxes! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 There is really something for everyone! It's a scratch-off keepsake with 50 unique adventures! You don't know what you are doing until you scratch it off! Once you scratch it off, no takebacks!! Each adventure helps you: 🗺 Explore Outside Your Habits
🤝 Dive Deeper Into Your Relationships
📸 Make Meaningful Memories Jona and I have done fun dates from 3 courses meals at 3 different restaurants speaking in 3 different accents 😂😂😂 to to finding sweet hidden gems 🍦🎂🍫 around our towns on bikes, rollerblades, or skateboards! We had such a great time on each date and I’m so thankful for The Adventure Challenge that has gotten us out of our shell!! The whole book has 50 different scratch off adventures that have a variety of time ranges, prices and concepts! It’s perfect for everyone 😍 USE CODE ‘DATE20’ FOR 20% OFF YOUR PURCHASE 👩🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 Swipe up link in my stories!! What is your fav Date night⁉️ Have you gotten your Adventure Challenge book yet⁉️
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