https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog Sun, 25 Aug 2024 16:32:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-large-32x32.png https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog 32 32 https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/mexico-activities/chacchoben-mayan-ruins-bacalar-lagoon-excursion-costa-maya/308 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 16:32:16 +0000 https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/?p=14920 On our recent cruise through the Caribbean, one of the ports of call was in Costa Maya, Mexico, which is also known as Mahahual. This cruise port offers access to a number of interesting excursions in the southern region of the Yucatan such as snorkeling, relaxing on the nearby beaches, and of course visiting the nearby Chacchoben Mayan Ruins. We opted to take an excursion to the ruins that was not provided by the cruise line. Instead, we booked it separately so that we could have a more authentic experience, save some money, and make sure that our payment went to a locally owned company. Here's how you can do the same.]]> https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/mexico-activities/cheap-and-fun-shore-excursions-in-cozumel-mexico/3 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:54:52 +0000 https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/?p=14649 Taking a cruise? Did you know that you can save a ton of money if you book your own shore excursions? Booking through 3rd party companies gives you the same great experience without the high prices. Check out these great options in Cozumel, Mexico if you're headed to the Yucatan sometime soon.]]> https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/2020/04/how-to-enjoy-a-river-cruise-on-a-budget/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:49:33 +0000 https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/?p=10728 A river cruise is often one of the most luxurious ways to travel. World-class cuisine, immersive shore excursions and even private butler service are not uncommon on-board river cruise ships. But what if you’re on a tight budget? Is it possible to find an affordable river cruise on a shoestring? Absolutely!]]> https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/mexico-activities/chacchoben-mayan-ruins-bacalar-lagoon-excursion-costa-maya/308 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:05:00 +0000 https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/?p=10424 This past December we took a cruise on the Norwegian Dawn from Tampa through the Western Caribbean. One of the ports of call was Costa Maya, Mexico, which is also known as Mahahual (the name of the actual town). This cruise port offers access to a number of interesting excursions in the southern area of the Yucatan such as snorkeling, relaxing on the nearby beaches, and of course visiting the nearby Chacchoben Mayan Ruins.]]> https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/2015/11/whats-it-like-to-work-on-a-cruise-ship/ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 20:17:18 +0000 http://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/?p=7798 Cruise ships: you either love ‘em or hate ‘em… or, if you’re like me, you call ‘em home. For almost three years I lived and worked onboard luxury cruise ships, and that statement alone never fails to elicit dozens of questions from land folk. Here are a few answers to some of the most common ones.]]> https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/2011/11/5-great-cruise-innovations/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:18:30 +0000 http://www.budgetyourtrip.com/blog/?p=1629 Cruise Lines are pulling out all the stops as they try to deliver a cutting-edge cruise experience and cater for people of all ages and background, spending billions in the process. In the fiercely competitive cruise market, operators are constantly trying new things to get one step ahead of their rivals. Here are 5 recent Innovations you can expect to find across cruise liners worldwide.]]>