Letter from the Editor

“In summer, the song sings itself” William Carlos Williams Our July edition marks the start of summer, and Yucatecans know this usually means a mass migration to the state’s beach…

“When it rains, it pours.” – Popular expression 2020 has sure been…something. Definitely not a quiet year. And Yucatán was hit particularly hard, first by Covid-19 and the accompanying economic…

Nothing is permanent in this world, not even our troubles. – Charles Chaplin Travel is the reason Yucatán Today was founded 32 years ago when our goal was to take…

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart”. – Confucius This letter is coming to you from the Director’s desk this month because I wanted to connect with all of…

Oh, the places you’ll go! – Dr. Seuss   Yucatán is beautiful every day of the year, but one of the best times to visit our state is during January…

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. – Ralph Waldo Emerson As this decade winds down, I know I’m not the only…

“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney This issue of Yucatán Today is…

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”-A.A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh) With very mixed emotions I’m writing my last letter as Editorial Director of Yucatán Today….

“Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don’t keep it a secret.” -Mary Kay Ash This quote, by one of the wisest women of recent generations, inspires…

“I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” ― Kellie Elmore Although here in Yucatán maybe we don’t need the additional warmth of a blanket…

Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet. Bob Marley Being a super fan of Mr. Marley, I couldn’t resist this quote to set the scene for the May…

“Spring is a time to find out where you are…and move toward where you are going.” -Penelope Trunk Spring is a time to find out where you are…and move toward…

“Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Who better to inspire us about nature than Mr. Emerson! You’d think he had read this edition of Yucatán…

“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt As I look over the articles we have for you this month, I’m feeling inspired by the hard work…

“Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” – Nelson Mandela And that’s exactly what we are doing at Yucatán Today! It’s our 31st birthday on January…

“We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list.” – Michelle Obama  I have turned to Michelle Obama for inspiration this month because…