Parks offer heights and depths IAN STALKER Those visiting XPLOR park near Playa del Carmen can experience some highs and lows. XPLOR is one of 11 parks and tours offered in the Yucatan Peninsula by Grupo Xcaret and Grupo Xcaret BDMs told a recent webinar that park offerings includes two zipline circuits...

Alabama hits the right notes IAN STALKER Anyone who doubts that Alabama and music are forever intertwined need only look at the name of the state’s tourist board. The tourism promotion body is called Sweet Home Alabama, recalling the classic Lynyrd Skynyrd song, with Lynyrd Skynyrd only being one of many...

Cuban scent smacks of tobacco IAN STALKER Does Eduardo Guerra Hernandez’ choice of perfumes make him something of a Cuban chick magnet? Well, he says that might be the case. The Cuban tour guide says wearing a perfume called Vegueros — which has a distinctive cigar smell and comes in a container...