Star Power: Actress Eva Longoria brought stopped to smile at the Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay in Mazatlan. Hollywood celebrities have long had a love affair with Mexico vacations (remember those old photographs of movie stars from the 1960s?). Nowadays, big-name actors are less likely to pose for publicly released photographs during their Mexico trips. So it’s…
Category: Mexico
Mexico Hotels — Top 10 Festivals in Mexico
Reason to celebrate: Mexico’s numerous festivals include Festival de Mexico, which brings opera and other performances to the nation’s capital. Pictured here, the Russian opera Rusalka, at this year’s festival. BY STEVE ALEXANDER There are so many festivals that take place each year in Mexico, so how are you supposed to know which ones to visit?…
Creative Vision: Riu Hotels Showcases Guest Photos via Flickr
Riu Hotels & Resorts now features guest-made photos from Flickr on its site. This Cancun shot made by Skies for Me. Let’s face it. You can’t always believe the photos you see on hotel Websites. After all, you can glamorize just about anything with some professional retouching. So it’s a bold, interesting and helpful move…
Tsunami Updates from Ecuador and Puerto Vallarta
Tourism offices in Puerto Vallarta and elsewhere have issued statements about the Tsunami. The earthquake and tsunami that have rocked Japan and Hawaii have put the Pacific coast of the Americas on alert as well. As our thoughts are with the recovery efforts in Japan, I’ve begun getting official messages from the tourism offices in…
Mexico’s Newest Museum, on a Grand Scale
The Museo Soumaya is more than just Mexico City’s latest tribute to the arts — it’s also an iconic architectural statement. Considering that Carlos Slim Helú is the world’s richest man, it’s not surprising that when he decided to create a new museum, he did it on a grand scale. This month marks the debut…
Latin America Air Passes: Getting the Most Flights for Your Money
Looking to save money on Latin America flights? Check out these air passes.
VIDEO: Cenotes — Mexico’s Subterranean Paradise
Giant sinkholes called cenotes offer unique places to swim in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. What would possess visitors to Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula to descend into the depths of the earth? No, it’s not some bizarre desire to become mole people. Climbing below the earth’s surface is the only way to fully enjoy the cenotes, which are…
Gearing Up for the 4th Annual Whale Shark Festival in Mexico
, Whale sharks are the star guests at Isla Mujeres, Mexico, in July. If you’re looking for some excitement this summer, consider the 4th Annual Whale Shark Festival, which takes place July 15-17 in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Last year several thousand people came to the island for this family-friendly event, which includes activities like swimming with…
HOTEL REVIEW: Azul Fives, Riviera Maya, Mexico
One of the most beautiful parts of the Azul Fives resort in the Riviera Maya is the winding swimming pool. THE ARRIVAL: Part of the all-inclusive Karisma hotels family, Azul Fives Hotel is an upscale, family-friendly resort with 360 units, set on a quiet beachfront stretch of the Rivera Maya. A ride of about 45…
TRAVEL VIDEO: Mazatlan, Mexico — The Pulmonia Experience
The pulmonía is a unique, fun alternative to taxi cabs in Mazatlan, Mexico, What better way to travel than aboard an overgrown golf cart? In Mazatlán — the Mexico vacation hotspot often called the “Pearl of the Pacific” because of its scenic Pacific coast location — it’s the most enjoyable way to get around (and…
Latin America’s Best Hotels of 2010, from Trans-Americas Journey
Parador San Juan de Dios is infused with antiques and art in Chiapas, Mexico. In April 2006, photographer Eric Mohl and journalist Karen Catchpole packed up their truck and drove out of New York City on a five-year, 200,00-mile international journey that would take them to the far reaches of the Western Hemisphere. They share…
Paseo de Montejo: Architectural Treasures of Merida, Mexico
One of the “casas gemelas” (twin houses) on Paseo de Montejo in Mérida, Yucatan. I just got back from a busy and multifaceted visit to the Mexican state of Yucatán, where rich Mayan, Spanish Colonial and Mexican heritage come together, with a healthy dose of Yucatecan flavor. I spent several days in the city of Mérida,…
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.
My Experience with Safety in Acapulco, Mexico
If you’ve been following my blog posts from Acapulco last week, you may have noticed I didn’t pay much attention to recent reports about drug cartel-related crime here in the state of Guerrero. There’s a reason for my keeping mum. I haven’t been reporting the news; I’ve been reporting my own personal experiences as a…