In this episode Kay is chatting with Lori Gold, travel advisor and destination expert for the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. We are talking about her experiences when traveling to Mexico, current COVID restrictions in hotels and her favorite places to visit when staying at the Mayan Riviera, Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum. If you would like to get…

This episode is a special interview that I did with Claire Maguire, the owner of the travel agency Island Girl Travel and Vacations. I think you’ll find that this interview is a compelling look at the current situation in Cancun and what it means to travel there during times of the COVID-19 pandemic. . Claire just arrived back home after she travel…

In this first post COVID podcast Kay is chatting with Douglas Quinby, the co-founder and CEO of Arival, an independent platform that serves, mainly through conferences, the business needs of creators and sales teams for activities & attractions in the tourism sector. Douglas is a recognized expert on online travel and travel distribution. He is fre…

Claire and her sister Sarah went on our Whale Shark Encounter and talk about her experience. Sarah is afraid of open waters, everything that is in there and big fish. Listen to this episode and learn how she survived that day. Her sister Claire Summers is a solo adventure travel writer, known for her blog www.clairesitchyfeet.com and her book "The …

Was kann man sich unter “schwimmen mit Walhaien” vorstellen? Worauf muss man achten, bevor es losgeht und wie läuft das eigentlich ab? Wir haben Linda und Kevin von www.likeontravel.com gebeten uns einen ausführlichen Erlebnisbericht abzugeben. Dies ist der 2. Teil unseres Podcast über die Walhaitour auf der mexikanischen Yucatan-Halbinsel, nördlic…

Was kann man sich unter “schwimmen mit Walhaien” vorstellen? Worauf muss man achten, bevor es losgeht und wie läuft das eigentlich ab? Wir haben Lina und Kevin von www.likeontravel.com gebeten uns einen ausführlichen Erlebnisbericht abzugeben. Dies ist der 1. Teil unseres Podcast über die Walhaitour auf der mexikanischen Yucatan-Halbinsel, nördlich…

We've send Claire, owner of Claire's Itchy Feet to our Mayan Explorer Tour where she visited the Tulum ruins and 5 different cenotes. Listen to this episode and learn about our most sold tour at Kay Tours Mexico and what she liked the most about it. #traveltips #mexico #tulum #cenotes #playadelcarmen #podcast #rappel #puertoaventuras #cancun #ttp #…

Kay asked our new intern Esmee why she choose Kay Tours Mexico and what her perception of the company was before she arrived. #tourcompany #intern #internship #traveltips #podcast #kaytours #mexico #study #tourism #holland #playadelcarmen #ttp #kayspodcast #kaytours #firstday #til #internet #research #marketing #reviews #tripadvisor…

Our intern Esmee travelled from Amsterdam to Cancun and is sharing her experience in this podcast. Flight time, quality, stop in Cuba, customs in Cancun and how to get a ride from the airport. #traveltips #dutch #airlines #amsterdam #cancun #cuba #airports #shuttle #airportshuttle #podcasts #kaytours…

From 1st of February 2019 prices for entrance fees at archaeological sites and national parks in the state of Yucatan will be increased significantly. Visiting Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Grutas de Loltun, Balankanche, Celestun, Izamal and Ek Balam will be more expensive. Here you will a list of the new prices: www.kay.tours/post/chichen-itza-price-increa…

There are at least 250 different ways/operators who can take you to the famous New World Wonder. This is the second (non-related) podcasts where you will listen to more first hand experiences about the different ways to travel from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza. Claire Summers is a travel writer and digital nomad who is currently based in Playa …

We are changing the way you book your tour. You may expect personalized content and services. We are offering every page visitor the liberty to let us and others know what they are looking for, giving other, like-minded travelers the chance to join in on individually created tour itineraries. Listen to this podcast and learn more about our communit…

November 7th, 2018 marks the day Kay Tours Mexico went PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) free. We have replaced the last plastic water bottles with re-usable stainless steel bottles and are therefore the first plastic bottle free tour operator. In this podcast Kay is talking about the reasons why he took the decision to go plastic free, what it took…

When Casandra arrived here to Playa del Carmen at the beginning of 2018, she did not know that there are different ways to get to Chichen Itza. In this podcast she is sharing her experiences traveling budget and traveling private to Chichen Itza.#ChichenItza #traveltips #travel #budgettravel #privatetours #kaytours #Mayan #PlayaDelCarmen #Mexico #C…

What is the day of the dead about and what is the difference to Halloween? Casandra is talking about her experiences and what you may expected from this special day when at the Mayan Riviera.#deayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #Mexico #PlayadelCarmen #RivieraMaya #traveltips #travel #podcast #QnAKay #traveltipspodcast #Tulum #Cancun…

There are hundreds of places you can eat at in Playa del Carmen. Save yourself some time by listening to Rodrigo, local and restaurant expert of Playa del Carmen. He is part of the foodie tour "Eating with Carmen" and is recommending several great places to eat, including special, secret dishes you will not find on the menu. If you want to know mor…

Airbnb is in the news again. Mexico hoteliers want rental regulations, restricted areas and periods of the year. I spoke with Sean and Jennifer, two travel blogger at www.venturists.net , Airbnb guests and hosts. Listen to this podcast and learn more about how to use the platform, which questions to ask, what to look for and eventually why it is ca…

Uber is the fastest growing company. Maybe in the history of the planet. It's a brilliant idea and the demand for Uber in Cancun and Playa del Carmen has been very high. Before the launch, 58 thousand foreign users and 102 thousand national users had tried to request a trip in with Uber in Cancun. We frequently have guests asking us about Uber in M…

We are were searching for new tour destinations and actually found one. In order to know if this place, its activities and infrastructure is meeting our tour standards we went on a tour at cenote Zapote. In this 12 minute podcast Casandra and Kay's family are sharing their thoughts about this experience. #cenotes #familyvacation #puertomorelos #zap…

We know Claire since 2017, when she first went on a tour with us to the lagoon of Sian Ka'an and Muyil. This time she is back in Cancun and in this 15 minutes episode she is sharing some travel tips only a travel agent can know. If you would want Claire to take care of your next vacation planning, contact her by email claire.maguire@cruiseplanners.…

Kay is explaining what we have to take in consideration when working on a new tour itinerary. By the way we are also excited to announce that we will have a new tour. This is what we like to call a podblog. You can read it and see pictures on our website www.kay.tours/riviera-maya-blog #traveltips #podcast #kayspodcast #ttp #Mexico #qnakay #cancun …

There is plenty of seaweed a.k.a. sargassum all over the beaches of Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the entire Caribbean. With pictures of the brown algae decorating the white beaches all over the social media, we thought we would gather some more information on this topic. You might want to know what you are getting yourself into on your next vaca…

This a blog-post from our website www.kay.tours/riviera-maya-blog In order to improve the quality of our tour we took the decision to take out a part of the original tour itinerary. The tour is now shorter with more focus on the pink lagoons and as we believe more comfortable, relaxed and enjoyable. #pinklagoon #pink #lagoon #salt #lakes #yuctan #l…

It is always great to listen (13 minutes) to first time impressions, so we asked our intern Cassandra to share her experience of a day touring with our guests in Sian Ka'an.#traveltips #podcast #kayspodcast #siankaan #ttp #Mexico #qnakay #cancun #besttravel #playadelcarmen #tulum #rivieramaya #travel #vacation #familyvacation #caribbean #whaleshark…

Our second beach cleanup in cooperation of 4Ocean @4oceanbracelets was a great succes. Listen to Karla @karmuncol y Silvia @slomus and Kay @kaytoursmexico talking excited about there experience, what motivates them and what may be future plans. Thanks to all our volunteers! You are awesome!#beachcleanup #limpiezadeplaya #playalimpia #noplastictoday…

A short (12 minute) summary of our tour to Isla Mujeres, as we are offering it as a great alternative to sea weed and sargassum. #traveltips #podcast #kayspodcast #ttp #islamujeres #Mexico #qnakay #cancun #besttravel #playadelcarmen #tulum #rivieramaya #travel #vacation #familyvacation #caribbean #whalesharks #mayanriviera #yucatan #quintanaroo #si…

After getting back to the office, our tour guide Rose is sharing her experience of her day swimming with whale sharks. If you are planning on watching whale sharks listen to today's 12 minute podcast.#traveltips #podcast #kayspodcast #ttp #Mexico #qnakay #cancun #besttravel #playadelcarmen #tulum #rivieramaya #travel #vacation #familyvacation #cari…

It has been over a year now that Kay started the his first beach clean up in Playa del Carmen. It has been over a year now that Kay started the his first beach clean up in Playa del Carmen. Listen and learn how it started, why he thought it was necessary, how he met Karla @karmuncol and (thanks to her) eventually teamed up with the non profit organ…

If you are planning on going on a whale shark tour we recommend to listen to this podcast. Nick, who did the tour the day before we recorded this podcast is talking about his experience. The intention of this podcast is to prepare you properly for a whale shark encounter. Not necessarily in Mexico. #whaleshark #whalesharktour #ttp #traveltips #podc…

We are discussing our efforts and opportunities in regards to the beach clean ups we are organizing. A new event on FB has been created. Follow Karla Munguia Colmenero @Karmuncol and our event on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=666733806995435&ref=br_rs#traveltips #KaysPodcast #QnAKay #podcast #travel #ttp #Mexico #KayTours #beachcleanup #l…

Andrea is sharing some anecdotes and tips about travelling to Thailand. #Thailand #longdistance #traveltips #KaysPodcast #QnAKay #podcast #travel #ttp #Mexico #KayTours

Here are some travel tips from a woman for women.#traveltips #travel #travelpodcast #podcast #KaysPodcast #ttp #Mexico #travelling #travelforwomen #QnAKay #PlayaDelCarmen #KayTours

An interview with Andrea talking about what made her choose to travel to Playa del Carmen. We are talking about bread crumbs of the universe, stereotypes, crimes and why you should listen to your intuition. Follow Andrea on FB @andreanicholascreatress and check out her website: http://www.soulfulvessel.com/#traveltips #travelling #PlayaDelCarmen #t…

I am not a vegan, but enjoy the recipes very much. Lucky us, Playa del Carmen has more than plenty of options, where to dine, buy and enjoy vegan and vegetarian food or products. Let me quickly walk you through.#vegan #vegetarian #PlayaDelCarmen #traveltips #podcast #KaysPodcast #Mexico #QnAKay #alternatives #ttp #healthy #food #foodie…

Learn what's the best time to buy your tour and how you should do it. Your comments are very welcome. We are trying to answer all of them, even if you just say "Hi!"?Subscribe to our Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEyktdIDxxqoK4bqNRpZpLg?sub_confirmation=1?FB-page: https://www.facebook.com/KayToursMexico/Kay, the owner and m…

Despite your profound internet research, you should trust your guide. They know the short cuts, best places to eat and where to go. They know the places which are not on any review site (yet). #guide #tourguide #travel #traveltips #excursions #tours #day-trips #guidedtours #KaysPodcast #KayTours #KaysPodcast #Mexico #podcast #ttp #cenotes #sightsee…

There is a misconception about May 5th in Mexico, better known as "Cinco de Mayo" It is not the celebration of Mexico's independence. Learn more about the history behind this special day and why it is more often celebrated in the United States rather than in Mexico.#5demayo #cincodemayo #may5 #may5th #Mexico #fiesta #celebration #traveltips #podcas…

Mexico City officially banned dolphinariums today! This is great news and here are some reasons why you should not consider to swim with dolphins. #nocaptivity #freedolphins #wildlife #worthmorealive #KaysPodcast #QnAKay #ttp #traveltips #podcast #Mexico #dolphins #RivieraMaya #Cancun #PlayaDelCarmen…

Cote d'Ivoire is providing two-fifths of the world's cocoa as of 2015. That has not always been like that. Chocolate is originate in Mesoamerica and there is quite a story tell.#chocolate #azteca #maya #Mexico #traveltips #KaysPodcast #QnAKay #podcast #travel #mothersday #giftideas #mothersdaygift

A list of things you may expect from Kay Tours. More video and quality content on our blog and audio experience. #KaysPodcast #QnAKay #traveltips #travel #podcast #Mexico #KayTours #ttp #audio #alexa

Muyil was one of the earliest and longest inhabited ancient Maya sites on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. The ruins of Muyil are located deep in the jungle, 85 km/52 miles to the south of Playa del Carmen, just 15 minutes outside of Tulum. In this podcast Kay is describing the activities in and around Muyil.#Tulum #Muyil #SianKaan #maya…

Rodrigo, the owner of the Mexpats Club is talking about his life in Playa del Carmen and the community of expats who are part of his daily life. Listen and learn what kind of benefits travelers and those who are living here are having by being connected. #Mexpats #podcast #expats #Mexico #travel #traveltips #KaysPodcast #traveltipspodcast #QnAKay #…

Being conscious about our habits and our footprint is the first step to become an informed and responsible traveler. Karla @karmuncol and Kay are discussing where you can save energy in a hotel and while traveling, but also when at home.#energysaving #responsible #saveenergy #gogreen #sustainable #noplastic #travellight #travel #traveltips #travelt…

Mis dos hijos (de 11 y 12 años) comparten su lista de los 10 mejores lugares a los que les encanta ir. Cuando viaja con niños, no puede equivocarse con estos destinos.#kids #familyvacation #kidsonvacation #traveltips #podcast #KaysPodcast #QnAKay #travel #travelpodcast #familyfriendly #childrensday #xenses #xcaret #skyzone #coba #tankah #tulum #pla…

My two boys (11 and 12 years old) are sharing their Top 10 list of places they love to go. When traveling with kids, you can't go wrong with these destinations. #kids #familyvacation #kidsonvacation #traveltips #podcast #KaysPodcast #QnAKay #travel #travelpodcast #familyfriendly #childrensday #xenses #xcaret #skyzone #coba #tankah #tulum #playadelc…

What means Chichen Itza? Our professor Martin explains the origin of the name and its history.#ChichenItza #Mayan #newworldwonder #ChichenItzashadow #KaysPodcast #TIL #QnAKay #ttp #Mexico #Yucatan #PlayaDelCarmen #Cancun #Tulum #Coba #daytrips #traveltips #travel #podcast

Xoximilco is not a park, it is an experience. Andy started our podcast with this catchy phrase and he is totally right. We are explaining what it is about and what you may expect.#Xoximilco #Cancun #Mexico #nightlife #food #mexicandinner #mexicanfiesta #tourscancun #tours #KaysPodcast #QnAKay #ttp #traveltips #podcast…

Living at the Caribbean we enjoy great seafood and there are plenty of choices. Did you know that there are certain periods you should stay away from certain dishes? This is the second part of an interview with ocean expert Marisol.#seafood #healthyreefs #sustainable #healthyreefshealthypeople #foodies #PlayaDelCarmen #KaysPodcast #QnAKay #travelti…

Living in the Caribbean we enjoy great seafood and there are plenty of choices. Did you know that there are certain periods you should stay away from certain dishes? This the first part of an interview with ocean expert Marisol.#seafood #healthyreefs #sustainable #healthyreefshealthypeople #foodies #PlayaDelCarmen #KaysPodcast #QnAKay #traveltips #…

How to use social media and apps to travel safe and well informed. Welcome to the Age of the Digital Assistant - if you are note using these services you are missing out. #smwnyc #socialmedia #travelapps #travel #traveltips #community #travelcommunity #storytelling #KaysPodcast #QnAKay #podcast #Mexico #ttp…