BY MARK CHESNUTRoad warriors and vacationers in search of a cheap Mexico flight or a fast way to travel between cities during that next Mexico vacation are increasingly seeing a trio of relatively new Mexican airlines pop up on the radar: Interjet, Volaris and Viva Aerobus. These low-fare carriers continue to expand their domestic and…
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VIDEO HOTEL REVIEW: Hilton Bogota, One of Colombia’s Newest Luxury Hotels
Towering presence: The Hilton Bogota is one of the newest luxury hotels in Colombia. BY MARK CHESNUTThe Hilton name had been absent from Bogota for about two decades, making its return all that more symbolic of Colombia’s fast-growing economy and improved safety. Hilton’s return is one of several examples of the potential of this capital…
New Flights, New Airlines: The Changing Skies Over Latin America
Growth mode: Copa is among the airlines adding new routes in Latin America. BY MARK CHESNUT Whether it’s Mexico travel, Central America travel or South America travel, globetrotters flying to and around Latin America will notice a bunch of new options when they book this year, thanks to a slew of new flights, new alliances…
Conrad Punta del Este
FEBRERO 2012 Viernes 3 al domingo 5 · Pasarela Punta del Este desfiles de moda con diseñadores latinoamericanos · Salón Montecarlo, 20:00 hs. · Acceso por invitación y lugares limitados en venta por Red UTS $1.000 (pesos uruguayos) platea · Contacto: www.pasarelapuntadeleste.com Sábado 4 y domingo 5 · Teatro infantil Aladino · Showroom Copacabana, 20:00 hs. · USD 14, 18 y…
Award Winners: The Top 5 Resort Hotels in Mexico Dominate Multiple Lists
Award-winning: The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, is one of the highest-rated hotels in Mexico. BY MARK CHESNUTWhile doing research for article about the top 6 award-winning hotels in North America, which I wrote recently for the Orbitz business travel blog, I couldn’t help but notice that several Mexico hotels kept coming up on various award lists, including…
6 Reasons to Love Virgin America (Including Music in the Bathroom)
It really does look like this: The coach cabin aboard Virgin America. BY MARK CHESNUT Let’s face it. For the most part, the experience on one airline isn’t that different from another, especially if you’re flying to a Mexico vacation or looking for cheap domestic flights in the United States.So I was pleasantly surprised this…
Mexico Hotel Deals, Now Smartphone-friendly with Riu Hotels
The Riu Palace Cancun, now viewable on your smartphone. One of the travel companies to most recently unveil new technology is RIU Hotels & Resorts, the Spain-based hotelier that operates resorts and urban properties in Latin America — including multiple Mexico hotels and Dominican Republic hotels — as well as vacation hotspots across the Atlantic….
FOOD SHOTS: El Dorado Royale Hotel, on Mexico’s Riviera Maya
BY MARK CHESNUT I’m wrapping up a four-night visit to the Riviera Maya, the Mexico vacation hot spot just south of Cancun where indulgent all-inclusive resort hotels are always trying to outdo each other. I’ve been staying at the lovely El Dorado Maroma beachfront resort (review to come soon), but had an especially mouthwatering, six-course gourmet lunch…
FOOD SHOTS: El Dorado Royale Hotel, on Mexico’s Riviera Maya
BY MARK CHESNUT I’m wrapping up a four-night visit to the Riviera Maya, the Mexico vacation hot spot just south of Cancun where indulgent all-inclusive resort hotels are always trying to outdo each other. I’ve been staying at the lovely El Dorado Maroma beachfront resort (review to come soon), but had an especially mouthwatering, six-course gourmet lunch…
FOOD SHOTS: El Dorado Royale Hotel, on Mexico’s Riviera Maya
BY MARK CHESNUT I’m wrapping up a four-night visit to the Riviera Maya, the Mexico vacation hot spot just south of Cancun where indulgent all-inclusive resort hotels are always trying to outdo each other. I’ve been staying at the lovely El Dorado Maroma beachfront resort (review to come soon), but had an especially mouthwatering, six-course gourmet lunch…
In Mexico, Hot Summer Vacation Deals — Right Through Christmas
Summer savings: Sandos Caracol is among the Mexico hotels with discounted rates. Summer may already be in full swing in the northern parts of the globe, but Mexico vacation deals continue to roll out at many Mexico hotels, in some cases offering great discounts long after the season has ended. Here are some of the…
Summer Vacation Deals from American Airlines, Marriott
Big savings: The JW Marriott Cancun is among the hotels on sale this summer. BY MARK CHESNUTThere have been so many summer vacation sales this season that I couldn’t resist sharing a couple more. So if you haven’t already packed to fly south, check this out:Up to 40 Percent Off with Marriott BrandsJW Marriott, Renaissance…
Act Fast for All-inclusive Savings at Latin America Resorts
All-inclusive: The Westin in Costa Rica is among the resorts offering summer deals. BY MARK CHESNUTOn the Orbitz business travel blog, I recently wrote about how all-inclusive resorts around the hemisphere are serving the needs of business travelers. Now, I’ve rounded up a few sample vacation resort packages in Latin America, for those gearing up…
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…