Destinations and attractions
Has this ever happened to you? You spend your vacation in some place fabulous, surrounded by the colors, sights, and smells of ancient traditions. You want to share your new love of this culture with your friends and family back home, so you pick up some souvenirs for them; some earrings for your neighbor,…
It’s easy to fall in love with San Miguel de Allende. The beautiful colors, Baroque architecture and incredible rooftop restaurants all contribute to the charm of the city. Artisans have been flocking to San Miguel de Allende for almost 80 years because of its artistic beauty and mild climate. My mother even mentioned that she would…
Road trips are a fun way to explore a new, or even old, destination. And a road trip around Cozumel off the coast of Mexico is a great way to see more than just its famous beaches. With a town bustling with tourist traps, Mayan ruins, a lighthouse on the southern tip, and an eastern…
The natural beauty of the Riviera Maya region of Mexico is unrivaled. White sandy beaches and crystal blue water are what you see above the surface, and the world’s second largest coral reef offers some of the best diving in the world below. Colorful birds, howling monkeys and other creatures make their home in the…
Did you know that Tulum is the only Mayan civilization site built on the edge of the sea? A trip to Tulum is a must if you’re visiting the Riviera Maya region of Mexico. Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Tulum is part of the Mayan culture and had its heyday between the 13th and 15th centuries. Today…
Eating while traveling is a given, but where should you eat? Tripadvisor and other review websites are great resources, but are they bolstered by tourists or locals? Around Jardin Zenea alone there’s plenty of choices easily within walking distance. You’ll see people in the parks eating ice cream and dancing. Visit around the holidays and…
Searching for the perfect boutique hotel can take hours. Believe me, I know. I searched online and then on foot for over a week visiting hotels for our wine festival weekends. We have stayed in a few boutique hotels in Centro before we moved to Queretaro and on occasion during holiday peak seasons (when traffic…
Oenophiles don’t need a reason to drink wine, but a wine festival is the perfect excuse to drink LOTS of it! Most wine lovers will head to the big wine production areas like Napa-Sonoma and Bordeaux, but what if you could discover the next big wine region before everyone else? Welcome to the Central Mexico…
San Miguel de Allende may be known as an artist community and expat haven, but the town is also known for it’s incredible restaurants. Mexican cuisine reigns in this colorful town with regional specialties from the Yucatan to Oaxaca. But for those with more finicky palates, or for locals who just want something different, international…
San Miguel de Allende has been charming visitors for decades with its colorful streets, art and mercados. Conde Nast Traveler readers have named San Miguel de Allende the Best Small City in the World in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021, and 2022. We won’t be surprised if they are number one again in 2023. And…
Queretaro is located in the Heart of Mexico, and offers something for everyone. With an international airport, almost 500 years of written history, magic towns, and a growing wine region, you can have a jam-packed weekend of fun, or a relaxing week or two exploring things at your leisure. Sometimes it’s hard to know where…
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, has been enamored with Geranium for several years. In 2018, Geranium was listed as the 19th best restaurant in the world. One year later, this Copenhagen restaurant was listed as #5. Restaurants around the world, including the worlds best restaurants, took a hit…