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Great Escapes Break Free From It All 3 9 8 7 Discover the ancient Mayan world of Cobá, where ruins dating from 600 to 900 AD evoke the city’s former glory. Cobá means “turbid water” and refers to this region’s ﬁve cenotes, or deep underwater caves. 6 Stroll the Fifth Avenue of the Mayan World, La Quinta Avenida, in Playa del Carmen. Souvi shop to your heart’s (and wallet’s) content at boutiques and arts-and-crafts galleries; then refuel at restaurants serving native cuisine and that local spirit of choice, tequila. 5 Explore the ancient caves of Aktun-chen. The Natural Adventure Park of the Riviera Maya features activities from cave diving and zip-lining to snorkeling in a cenote and getting up close with spider monkeys at the zoo. 4 Perfect your tan along the silky sands of Akumal, Mayan for “place of the turtles” and still a favorite nesting ground. Protected by offshore reefs, this beauty of a beach is also a famed haven for divers. 3 Snorkel in the world’s largest natural aquarium at Xel-Ha, where the ocean combines with the freshwater currents of springs and underground rivers. You can also swim with the dolphins, feed the manatees, or just relax tubing down the lazy river. 2 Spend the day at the Mexican Caribbean’s most exciting theme park, Xcaret, and then enjoy its nightly “Mexico Spectacular” show. From walking along the seaﬂoor via “Sea Trek” to perusing the Museum of Popular Mexican Art, the park offers the perfect balance of nature and culture. 1 Swim by one of the only known archaeological sites located on the ocean at Tulum, an ancient Mayan village boasting 60 well-preserved ruins. This pristine stretch of sand is also one of the area’s most beautiful beaches. Stop daydreaming and start planning your Riviera Maya adventure today. For more information, go to usairwaysvacations.com/rivieramaya. EVENTS CALENDAR October 3–7 Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival rmuff.com Oct. 30–Nov. 2 Life and Death Traditions Festival (Day of the Dead) festivaldeviday muerte.com Nov. 22–24 Riviera Maya Jazz Festival rivieramaya jazzfestival.com November 18 Taste of Playa culinary festival tasteofplaya .com December 31 The BPM Festival (electronic music) thebpm festival.com usairwaysmag.com JULY 2012 27 http://www.rmuff.com http://www.usairwaysvacations.com/rivieramaya http://www.festivaldevidaymuerte.com http://www.festivaldevidaymuerte.com http://www.rivieramayajazzfestival.com http://www.rivieramayajazzfestival.com http://www.tasteofplaya.com http://www.tasteofplaya.com http://www.thebpmfestival.com http://www.thebpmfestival.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - July 2012

US Airways - July 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Beaches
Wine & Dine: Table to Farm
Adventure: Home-Court Advantage
Great Escapes: Mayan Adventure
Destination Fabulous
Gear Up: Activate!
London Calling
Room with a View
Chefs Tell: Water's Edge
Charlotte in 2012
Best of Health
Flying High in North Carolina
Charlotte U.S.A.: From Crackers to Gelato
University Spotlight: Grand Canyon University
Must Read: Better, Stronger, Faster
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace™
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - July 2012