La Concha, a Renaissance Resort, is one of San Juan’s hottest hotels. My partner and I own a condo in San Juan, Puerto Rico (now available as a monthly rental, in case you’re interested!), so I visit this Caribbean hotspot at least two or three times a year to make sure it’s in working order….
Author: Mark Chesnut
San Juan Continues to Expand its Chic Travel Options
La Concha, a Renaissance Resort, is one of San Juan’s hottest hotels. My partner and I own a condo in San Juan, Puerto Rico (now available as a monthly rental, in case you’re interested!), so I visit this Caribbean hotspot at least two or three times a year to make sure it’s in working order….
HOTEL REVIEW: Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe
For this post, I’m pleased to feature Latin Flyer’s first contribution from travel journalist Ramsey Qubein, who recently was a guest at the new Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe. You’ll find Ramsey’s bio at the end of this article; stay tuned to LatinFlyerBlog.com and LatinFlyer.com for even more from this globe-trotting travel expert! Introduction: Barcelo…
VIDEO: 3 Things REAL People Eat in Acapulco
Gourmet cuisine abounds in Acapulco, but in this video, I show what I eat when I’m not looking to impress! Sure, Acapulco is Mexico’s original jet-set destination. Sure, it has delicious gourmet cuisine from the far corners of the earth, not to mention tastily creative Mexican fusion dishes that will make your mouth water. But…
VIDEO: 3 Things REAL People Eat in Acapulco
Gourmet cuisine abounds in Acapulco, but in this video, I show what I eat when I’m not looking to impress! Sure, Acapulco is Mexico’s original jet-set destination. Sure, it has delicious gourmet cuisine from the far corners of the earth, not to mention tastily creative Mexican fusion dishes that will make your mouth water. But…
Stars Over Acapulco: My article, in Latin Trade Magazine
It’s perfect timing to coincide with my recent post and VIDEO, Acapulco: Glamour and Excitement. My latest article, The Stars Still Shine Over Acapulco, has just been published in Latin Trade, the leading bilingual magazine for business in the Americas. Distributed throughout North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, Latin Trade focuses on issues…
VIDEO: Acapulco: Glamour and Excitement
Ever since the first movie stars arrived here in the middle of the 20th Century, Acapulco has enjoyed a privileged reputation as a glamorous getaway. Join LatinFlyer.com for a VIDEO TOUR of some of the newest reasons to rediscover this city by the bay: The retro-chic Hotel Boca Chica, the minimalist Hotel El Encanto, and…
VIDEO: Acapulco: Glamour and Excitement
Ever since the first movie stars arrived here in the middle of the 20th Century, Acapulco has enjoyed a privileged reputation as a glamorous getaway. Join LatinFlyer.com for a VIDEO TOUR of some of the newest reasons to rediscover this city by the bay: The retro-chic Hotel Boca Chica, the minimalist Hotel El Encanto, and…
Stretch, Dance, Eat at a Oaxaca Salsa Retreat
For this post, I’m pleased to present an article written by blogger Steven Roll. Steven is the guy behind Travelojos, an excellent blog about traveling to and living in Central and South America.When he’s not blogging, Steven is trying to overcome his lack of rhythm and inability to speak other languages by salsa dancing and practicing his…
The 7 Coolest 20th-Century Modern Hotels in Latin America
BY MARK CHESNUTIf you read my article “The 6 Best Hotels You’ll Never Stay In,” you may, like me, be experiencing the frustrating pangs of hearing about ultra-cool 20th-century accommodations that, no matter how had you try, you’ll never be able to sleep in. Not to worry. Latin America is home to plenty of hotels…
6 Cool Hotels You CAN Visit
If you read the article “The 6 Best Hotels You’ll Never Stay In,” you may, like me, be experiencing the frustrating pangs of hearing about ultra-cool 20th-century accommodations that, no matter how had you try, you’ll never be able to sleep in. Not to worry. Latin America is home to plenty of hotels fit for…
Abandoned: The 6 Best Hotels You’ll NEVER Stay In
These classic mid-century modern hotels still stand, but they’ve been abandoned for years.
Summer Hotel Deals at Stylish Mexico Hotels
Great style — and tempting rates — at Condesa DF, in Mexico City. Design Hotels, the international marketing consortium that represents an array of — you guessed it — design-conscious hotels and resorts, has unveiled some special promotions at its member properties around the world. Happily for travelers headed south of the border, the hotel…
Costa Rica’s Finca Rosa Blanca Wins the Green
The Rainforest Alliance, an international nonprofit organization focused on sustainable farming, forestry and tourism, recently named the 2010 honorees for its annual gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. One of the honorees was Finca Rosa Blanca, a beautiful inn and coffee plantation that I visited not long ago in…