New York and Riviera Maya

ABOUT THE DESTINATION:

New York City, often simply referred to as NYC, is a bustling metropolis located in the northeastern United States. It's renowned as a global hub for finance, culture, fashion, and entertainment. The city is characterized by its iconic skyline featuring landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park. Known as the "city that never sleeps," New York offers endless opportunities for exploration, from world-class museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art to Broadway shows and diverse culinary experiences. With its diverse neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a melting pot of cultures, New York City is a dynamic and exciting destination for visitors from around the world.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: The Riviera Maya is a tourism and resort district in Mexico. It straddles the coastal Highway along the Caribbean coastline of the state of Quintana Roo, located on the eastern portion of the Yucatán Peninsula. This district historically started at the city of Playa del Carmen and ended at the village of Tulum. Target areas for urbanization include the towns and villages of: Puerto Morelos, the Riviera Maya), Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Chemuyil, and Tulum. A major attraction throughout the Riviera Maya are coastal and reef aquatic activities dependent on the coastal water and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System which begins near Cancun and continues along the whole length of the Riviera Maya continuing southward to Guatemala. This barrier reef system is the second longest in the world. Activities at the most visited locations include jet-skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming in cenotes, swimming with dolphins, zip-lining, horse riding, sailing, and guided jungle tours. Archeology is also a big tourist draw in the area, including the popular archeological sites operated by the Instituto Nacional de Archeological such as Tulum on the coast, and Chichen Itza and Coba located some distance inland.