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Tulum Essentials: Escape Winter Blues in Mexico's Paradise

Tulum Essentials: Escape Winter Blues in Mexico s Paradise

When you think you'll never see your way out of winter, head to Mexico. Sanity and revitalization await in Tulum.

TULUM, Mexico – Last year I survived my first New York winter, one of the worst in years, so I'm officially in the club. 

The club of tough it out 'til May 'cuz March feels like January, and April is only slightly better. 

How do people survive this every season?


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