The WTA Finals were held in Cancun with the victory of Swiatek

Iga Swiatek dominated American Jessica Pegula 6-1 6-0 to win the season-ending WTA Finals in Cancun on Monday and regain her world number one ranking from Aryna Sabalenka.

She broke Pegula´s serve five times and won the final 11 games in a 59-minute slaughter to capture her first WTA Finals title in a match delayed by a day due to rain.

"I want to thank my team who have been with me for the whole season," Swiatek said during the trophy ceremony.

Swiatek came into the tournament hot having won last month's China Open and never dropped a set over the course of her five matches at the event, which brings together the top eight players in the world.

She wil end the season on an 11-match winning streak and will finish the year in the top spot for the second year in a row, having lost the position to Sabalenka after the U.S. Open.

Swiatek, 22, collected six out of her total 17 career titles this season. She retained the French Open crown in June to lift her fourth Grand Slam trophy.

Cozumel has received more than 3 million cruise visitors!

Cozumel has received more than 3 million cruise tourists in this 2023! This was stated in the statistical report of the Comprehensive Port Administration of Quintana Roo, according to which the island has already received a total of 840 ships between January and September of this year.

According to the Secretary of Tourism of Quintana Roo, at the end of 2023 the Isla de las Golondrinas could have attracted just over 4.3 million cruise passengers. Showing an important recovery with very encouraging projections in the coming years.

In addition to the recovery numbers, the Port Administration announces that for the first time the Norwegian flag cruise ships, Viking Polaris and Viking Mars, arrived in Cozume this October with more than 1,300 passengers.

The Viking Polaris has capacity for 378 passengers and 256 crew, while the Viking Mars can carry up to 930 passengers; both from Fort Lauderdale.

Where to Play Tennis in Playa del Carmen

What are the best Tennis Courts in Playa del Carmen?

Some of the all-inclusive resorts feature tennis courts, also a lot of Real Estate development has been happening over the last years here, so the logical trend is that it will keep growing on both, Real Estate and Commercial properties, which may include at some point, the development of sports clubs or sports facilities with Tennis, in the years to come.

Your Options for playing Tennis in Playa del Carmen

So, if you want to practice or play some Tennis here in Playa del Carmen, in terms of location and convenience, one of the best options is to check out is the Public Sports Park Deportivo Mario Villanueva which features a Soccer stadium (in which the Inter Playa Soccer team trains and plays). This Park also features an Athletic running track in which you can jog and train for free, two Basketball courts, a cross fit training area and two hard Tennis courts.

Ocean Riviera Paradise Resort Tennis Courts

If you like more state of the art tennis courts, then the Ocean Riviera Paradise Resort is also a great option for you as it features three flood-lit professional artificial grass tennis courts. Located about four miles north of town, it is well worth the trip!

These tennis courts operate from 7am to 7pm from Monday to Saturday and they do require reservation in advance for a fee. This resorts is an all-inclusive one so you may be allowed in to use exclusively the tennis courts, unless you are a guest or buy a day pass. The tennis courts are located on the right hand side of the main entrance, free parking is available on the left side of the main entrance. Hotel security may ask you where you are heading to, you may say, to the Tennis courts! Here is the Google link to the Ocean Riviera Paradise Resort:

Playa del Carmen: A real paradise for digital nomads

Thanks to the Internet and new digital models of doing business, every day more people become digital nomads, that is, professionals who work remotely through the Internet and who do not have a specific place of work.

Digital nomads can work anywhere, as long as they have access to the internet to carry out all their activities, which means that their lifestyle allows them to travel freely from one place to another without worries.

They are constantly looking for new places to be inspired, work comfortably, discover a new way of seeing the world, learn about new cultures and have a good time. In Mexico, you can find all that in Playa del Carmen.

Playa del Carmen is a paradise for digital nomads with a unique lifestyle that provides great facilities to work and a variety of places to have fun. Here you can work as if you were on vacation.

The city has a modern urban infrastructure and high quality services. In Playa del Carmen you can find shopping centers, hospitals, schools, restaurants and apartments that improve the quality of life.

Many digital nomads choose Playa del Carmen for the balance they can achieve with an urban lifestyle but close to nature. Its proximity to the beach gives them peace of mind and helps them release the stress of a hard day. Here they can flow and feel free while they work.

Furthermore, being one of the most important tourist destinations in the country, digital nomads can live with other travelers and network while developing their own projects.

If you are a digital nomad or plan to become one, think of Playa del Carmen as the perfect destination to start your adventure. Here you can find a wide variety of departments that will allow you to connect with other people and feel comfortable in your workplace.

Tulum National Park: A tourist atracction you have to visit

The Tulum National Park is the Protected Natural Area of ​​the Riviera Maya, where in addition to ecotourism, you can enjoy its beaches, cenotes and the history of the Mayans in its archaeological zone. Below we will tell you everything about this incredible place.

Importance of Tulum National Park

The importance of the Tulum National Park lies in its natural and cultural wealth, distributed over its 664 hectares that include spectacular beaches, cenotes, lush jungle and an archaeological zone.

Destination for ecotourism

It is a favorite destination for ecotourists, because although it is not large in size, it is home to important endemic plants and animals. Some of these species are in danger of extinction, such as the hawksbill, leatherback, white and loggerhead turtles, which are protected here by the Federal Government.

The home of many species

The mangroves of this park are also of great relevance, for being the habitat of numerous seabirds and for being a natural protective barrier from hurricanes. In addition, anteaters, tepezcuintles, armadillos, howler monkeys and spider monkeys, as well as armadillos, weasels and squirrels, coexist here.

Its wonderful natural settings extend to the subsoil, due to the variety of cenotes and underground rivers that connect with the sea. The area between Tulum and Cobá stands out and due to its importance, it is identified as Priority Hydrological Region number 107, by CONABIO (National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity).

An strategic and historical port

The archaeological zone of Tulum is located within the park, the most important in the Riviera Maya. This walled city was a strategic commercial and maritime port of the ancient Mayan civilization, as well as a pilgrimage center. Here you can tour its wonderful vestiges facing the Mexican Caribbean, and even enjoy the beach.