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Big confession for those who don't know me well. I am a reality TV junkie. It's mindless, degrading, negative and my biggest guilty pleasure. So this month I have been like a kid at Christmas watching The Real Housewives of Atlanta in Mexico. The ladies headed to El Dorado Royale in Riviera Maya for some more fighting R&R. Inspired by the ladies squeamish behavior at the cenote and Kenya's ignorance of mariachi I came up with a few side trips I would have scheduled for them and posted them to Facebook. They did an excellent job of showcasing the wonders of Riviera Maya outside of the stereotypical Cancun binge drinking, but we could definitely use some more positive exposure for this destination. Rio Secreto - Close to the resorts and an easy cruise ship excursion if you're in Cozumel for the day. This underground river is an experience you won't find many places.
Isla Holbox - An slice of paradise with few cars so people get around the sandy streets on golf carts. This is the jumping off point for wildlife excursions like whale shark swimming and bird watching.
Mayan Ruins - Tulum, Coba, Chichen Itza and several smaller archaeological sites are a short drive from the glitz of the resorts.
Xcaret- An eco theme park that combines native wildlife, culture, history and water activities in a family friendly attraction.
Dos Ojos Cenote - I've written about the cenotes before tight after my introduction to these natural wonders. They can be found all over Quintana Roo and Yucatan states.
