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With sargassum seaweed making an unprecedented comeback in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, travelers are scrambling to find fun alternatives to otherwise beautiful white-sand beaches.

Fortunately, Cancun visitors can find plenty of nearby action-packed adventure and amusement parks that are fun for the whole family.

Destinations like Cancun, Cozumel, and especially Playa del Carmen and Tulum have been plagued by massive amounts of sargassum seaweed.

With the sargassum forecast painting a bleak picture for the coming weeks, visitors are increasingly opting for seaweed-free activities like cenotes, lagoons – and theme parks. 

Travelers can enjoy a range of attractions in several Mexican Caribbean theme parks; from thrilling rides to ecoadventures, here’s everything travelers need to know about these fun alternatives to sargassum-filled beaches.

Xcaret Park: Best Eco-Adventure Theme Park

Situated just 75 kilometers south of Cancun, Xcaret Park is a legendary attraction full of eco-adventures.

With over 50 different outdoor and indoor experiences, Xcaret is fun for the whole family, although it’s great for a variety of travelers.

The popular park has earned more than 90,000 guest reviews on Google, making it one of the most revered outdoor attractions in the region.

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@artesaniasliliana__ Xcaret Mexico is so beautiful, a must go if …

I remember I used to be terrified to do things alone.

When I first went off to college, I couldn’t fathom eating a meal alone in the dining hall or attending a party or social function by myself. I always felt more comfortable with a partner in crime to tackle public gatherings with.

Fast-forward about four years, and this irrational fear quickly changed upon moving to Aspen. I eventually came to realize that solo travel is one of the most rewarding ways to travel. Recently, I had the opportunity to experience some solo travel days while exploring Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Arriving at the airport, it felt impossible not to gawk at the rugged beauty of the powder-dipped Grand Teton peaks that overwhelm your line of vision. Having never been to Jackson Hole before, I knew I couldn’t visit this iconic mountain town without planning a ski day. With no friends or locals to show me around, I was nervous and a bit weary to ski the famously steep terrain by myself.

The ski day that unfolded in Teton Village was certainly one I will never forget. For my first run, I jumped right in and cruised up the cherry-colored tram that Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is known for. Nicknamed “Big Red,” the tram carries an undeniable intimidation factor as it only services to black and double black runs. The tram whisks skiers 4,139 feet to…

No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to invest in yourself.

And as a woman, there are so many things we can do to make our future selves proud, healthy, and fulfilled! 

Below, I’ve listed 18 ways to invest in yourself as a woman. I hope by the end of the article, you feel inspired to pour attention and love into yourself! 

1) Look after your body

The number one way to invest in yourself as a woman is to look after your body! 

Here’s the thing ladies, we may feel invincible growing up but after a certain age, you’ll find that just sleeping in the wrong position can leave you with aches and pains for the rest of the day! 

That’s why you should start now. Look after your body by:

• Eating nutritious food and drinking plenty of water 
• Exercising (not only to keep healthy but for those yummy feel-good hormones!)
• Pamper yourself regularly…your skin will thank you for having a routine in place! 
• Sleep well…this is something most women do better than men, but then again, most of us need that little bit extra snooze time so embrace it! 

If you follow the above diligently, your future self will benefit and you’ll have fewer issues as you age! 

2) Don’t forget about your mental health

But physical health isn’t the only important thing to invest in, so is your mental and emotional health.

That’s why it’s essential to treat your mind kindly.

Recognize when you’re stressed or on the verge of burnout. Don’t ignore your anxieties. 

Give…

S’pore Woman Uses AI To Plan Her Itinerary For Her Vietnam Solo Trip

We’ve seen Artificial Intelligence (AI) being used for multiple purposes. While some use it to write essays, others use it to create songs. However, Mel — a Singaporean lady — decided to make use of AI to plan her solo trip to Vietnam.

Unlike many of us who’d take an age to plan our trips, the AI took just mere seconds to finish Mel’s itinerary.

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Mel was visibly impressed by the AI’s capabilities and took to TikTok to share her discovery.

She used the AI function on the app ‘Notion’

In the TikTok video, Mel was seen using the Notion desktop app to plan the itinerary for her solo trip to Vietnam.

The 28-year-old listed down the duration of the trip and provided basic information, such as the cities in Vietnam that she plans to visit.

After which, she clicked on the function which enables the AI to write. Mel also typed in a command, asking the AI to plan an itinerary for a solo trip to Hanoi and Sapa.

In just mere seconds, her itinerary was fully typed out in an organised and detailed manner.

Source: @what.mel on TikTok

The AI listed out the different days of the trip, with a heading indicating the location of the trip.

The list included several points with activities for Mel to try out. Some of these include checking out different restaurants and trying out local activities like…

If you’re planning a Mediterranean getaway, you’re spoiled for choice. Not that such a choice is ever an easy one.

And if you’re picking between a trip to timeless Italy or dazzling Croatia, the decision is all but excruciating. Which is why we’ve asked two of our most informed and ardent correspondents to lay out the case for why their pick holds the edge.

Italy is always the right idea

Our Italy expert for two decades, Nicola Williams lives a short, scenic flit through the Mont Blanc from il bel paese. She has co-authored Lonely Planet’s Italy, Sicily, Pocket Florence & Tuscany and Experience Italy guides.

It’s all too easy to dis heavily touristed grandes dames like Italy in favor of fashionably smaller, less-trodden destinations bursting with newfound “secret escapes” and “undiscovered treasures.” The world’s fifth-most-visited country, bella Italia has been a coveted destination since the dizzying days of the 18th-century Grand Tour, when young aristocrats ventured from Venice to Sicily via Florence, Rome and Naples to complete their formal education and “fall damnably in love.” Yet it’s this very familiarity, this time-tested assurance that you will have a good time no matter what, that makes grand-slam Italy so deeply appealing.

Ancient Rome’s gargantuan Colosseum, Pisa’s whimsical tower,…

An empty nester is proving it’s never too late to have a gap year, after selling everything she owns to travel the world solo.

Rachel Stump, 49, always knew she wanted to do ‘something big’ when her daughter, Wynter, 20, left the family home to go to the University of Hawaii in August 2021.

The recovered alcoholic had been putting money she previously used for booze aside into an envelope since getting sober nearly 14 years ago – saving $10,000 (£8,185) for an adventure.

She topped up funds by selling ‘everything [she] owned’ and in April 2022, Rachel, a waitress from Kentucky, US, started her midlife gap year in Spain.

She’s since hopped around Europe visiting Italy, Sweden, Albania, Lithuania and Bosnia – before heading to India and Vietnam. Now, still on the road, she hopes to inspire other ’empty nesters’ to solo travel and ‘live your best life’.

‘The months leading up to my daughter leaving were so hard. I felt lost when she was gone,’ said Rachel. ‘I would go to the grocery store and wouldn’t know what to just get for me.

‘Planning my trip was a nice distraction. It was terrifying leaving, but I’m living my best life.

‘I’m on my midlife gap year. I hope to inspire others facing this.’

Rachel said she’s ‘best friends’ with daughter Wynter and the pair have taken…