In an email just in, Tripadvisor tell me that their top 10 Caribbean dream escapes are as listed below. Grand Cayman tops the pile, whilst many others are notable in their absence (eg. Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, etc.) What do you make of the list? 1. Grand Caym[...]
Archive for the ‘Mexico’ Category
November 3rd, 2011 - 4:57 pm § in Destinations, Events, France, India, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Philippines, Spain, Thailand
Top 12 Festivals around the World
Need some help with your travel itinerary? Why not take inspiration from the world’s rich smorgasbord of festivals, and plan your next vacation around the dates and locations of some of the planet’s most exciting events. To get you started, here’s our top 12 far-flung festivities, one for ever[...]
Checking In: Viva Mexico City
These four new boutique hotels provide a stylish base to explore the capital’s museums. By Julia Schwietert From the September issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine. El Patio 77 › San Rafael Billed as the city’s first green B&B, El Patio 77 is an ambitious addition to the nei[...]
August 31st, 2011 - 8:06 am § in Destinations, Mexico
Adventures in Mazatlan: 5 Ways to Get Lost on the Mexican Pacific
Explore Mazatlan, a modern, yet historic city on Mexico's Western Coast. Enjoy adventure activities like zip lining over the jungle, surfing the pacific, and watching dare-devil cliff divers. [...]
July 29th, 2011 - 11:53 am § in Destinations, Mexico
Chichen Itza: A Marvel of the World
Chichen Itza is one of the archaeological most spectacular sites of the Mayan Culture located at a relatively short distance from Cancun and Tags: Cancun, chichen itza, Viator Local Experts No Comments
10 hidden gems for wining and dining
Tripadvisor has released its ‘10 hidden gems for wining and dining’. Making the shortlist are the following: 1. Enoteca de Belem, Lisbon, Portugal 2. La Vineria Bollicine, Sorrento, Italy 3. Chez Marcel, Paris, France 4. Voyager Estate, Margaret River, Australia 5. The Wine Cellar, [...]
A concrete Volkswagen Beetle is parked underwater amongst the sculptures off Cancun
A concrete VW Beetle sculpture sinks beneath the waves off Mecico.
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Suite of the week: Suite ME, ME by Melia Cancun, Mexico
Suite name: Suite ME Hotel: ME by Melia Cancun, Mexico Size of accommodation: 9,757 sq ft Cost per night: 65,740.32 MXN Who’s stayed there? The cast of MTVs Real World Cancun. What makes it special? Suite ME is the largest Suite in Cancun and was home to the Cast of MTVs Real W[...]
The best spas in North America and the Caribbean
Now in its 21st year, the Condé Nast Traveler Spa Poll has revealed its readers’ favourite spas on the US mainland, in Canada, Hawaii, Mexico and Central America, the Atlantic and the Caribbean, and even those at sea. Here are the top 10 for each category they cover – the number indicat[...]