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The tomb of King Ukit Kan Lek Tok' There is so much more to Mexico than beautiful beaches and luxurious resorts. Rich in history that encompasses many cultures and beliefs, a Mexico vacation or celebration of love, such as weddings or honeymoons, should include an exclusive private customized guided tour from KAYTOURS (www.kay.tours), which are based in Playa del Carmen. There is no shortage of tour companies around the Yucatan peninsula that offer their planned experiences you to join, but we were only able to find one tour company that has the ability to offer customized tours that are produced exactly how the customer wishes it to be. Don’t worry about not knowing what to see or do, as KayTours are quite capable of making all the arrangements based on your request. We had the pleasure of personally tour- ing with the owner of KayTours – Kay Honig. Originally a product of Germany, which is known for being organized and punctual, Kay knows how to plan a tour, down to every last detail. “Getting an early start is key”, says Kay, as being one of the first, if not the first ones at an archeological site is of utmost importance to avoid the big crowds of tourists. Our request to KayTours involved a road trip departing from Playa del Carmen and would include the Ek’ Balam archeological site, Hacienda Selva Maya with its Cenote Saamal, and the legendary Coba where the 2012 prophecies were found. Kay first suggested a 5:30am departure from the city in order to be the first ones onsite at Ek Balam. Whoa, hang on a minute! OK, I talked him into an Mayan Ball Court perfect wedding magazine.com 83