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…
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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…
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…
Beach Day in Acapulco, Mexico
A Bali-style day bed at Playita Santa Lucía, the new beach club. It’s Saturday afternoon, and a group of five Djs, most from Mexico City, are huddled over their shared table on the beach, as well-oiled vacationers sip micheladas on white-curtained Bali day beds. I’m in the adjacent open-air restaurant, slicing up a fresh whitefish…
Travel in Chile, After the Earthquake: My Final Summary
Following the major earthquake in Chile, what can you expect as a traveler? Here’s a sample.
Sun and Sand Take on New Meanings in Chile’s Atacama Desert
The Atacama Desert in Chile offers postcard-perfect photo opportunities. On Wednesday, I flew from Santiago de Chile to Calama, the main airport serving the most tourism-friendly region of Chile’s northern deserts. After the two-hour flight, we took a one-hour van ride to San Pedro de Atacama, where a growing number of luxury desert resorts have been…
Beyond the Oscars: 5 Great Movies from Argentina
The Academy Awards are a great excuse to review some of the best movies set in Argentina.
OFFICIAL VIDEO: Cartagena, Colombia
At LatinFlyer.com and the companion blog, LatinFlyerBlog.com, we’re working to create a reliable source not just of reviews, insider information and photos, but also of videos that can give you an even more complete picture of each destination we cover.The tourism office for Cartagena, Colombia, has produced this video highlighting some of the city’s main…
OFFICIAL VIDEO: Cartagena, Colombia
At LatinFlyer.com and the companion blog, LatinFlyerBlog.com, we’re working to create a reliable source not just of reviews, insider information and photos, but also of videos that can give you an even more complete picture of each destination we cover.The tourism office for Cartagena, Colombia, has produced this video highlighting some of the city’s main…
OFFICIAL VIDEO: Cartagena, Colombia
At LatinFlyer.com and the companion blog, LatinFlyerBlog.com, we’re working to create a reliable source not just of reviews, insider information and photos, but also of videos that can give you an even more complete picture of each destination we cover.The tourism office for Cartagena, Colombia, has produced this video highlighting some of the city’s main…
TOURISM OFFICE VIDEO: Cartagena, Colombia
At LatinFlyer.com and LatinFlyerBlog.com, we’re working to create a reliable source not just of reviews, insider information and photos, but also of videos that can give you an even more complete view of a variety of destinations. The tourism office for Cartagena, Colombia, has produced this video highlighting some of the city’s main attractions as…
Music in the Air in Cartagena
The warm Caribbean breezes, historic architecture, and horse-drawn carriages lend an undeniable elegance to Cartagena’s historic city center, known in Spanish as the Centro Histórico or Ciudad Amurallada (walled city). Add a few string instruments, perhaps a piano or two and a bevy of talented classical musicians from around the world, and you’ve got quite…