Looking for a quick break from reality? Cancun is a dream place for a three day weekend getaway. You don’t often hear about The Yucatan Peninsula being on anyone’s bucket list. Cancun conjures images of neon filled nightclubs, daytime wet T-shirt contests, and thousands of sunburned, drunken college kids ‘wilding out’ for Spring Break. That, however, is not what I…
If you haven’t been to Puerto Vallarta yet, now is the time! Located on the border between the great states of Jalisco and Nayarit, Puerto Vallarta is perched on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The old part of town, or Viejo Vallarta, hugs the south end of Banderas Bay. The streets are narrow and paved in…
Have you ever dreamed up a whimsical destination like Dr. Seuss? Oh the places I have gone, but nothing compares to the Magic that is Todos Santos, so it seems fitting that it is also referred to as “Pueblos Magicos” Todos Santos Mexico is about 45 minutes north of Cabo San Lucas, on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. It was an easy…
Living the European dream . . . in Mexico? Roald Dahl once said, “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Whether you believe in it or not, you will find it at the Villa Santa Cruz located in Todos Santos, Mexico. Todos Santos has been on my radar, since reading about it in Vogue Last year, and…
Let’s be real for a second: If you are an influencer or simply an Instagram user who curates their feed, you likely view your world through an Instagram lens. It’s kind of an eye rolling thing, but it’s a way of life now. And where you are is just as important as what you wear. I prefer locations that are…
Part Three: Casa Mali, Condesa and Parque Mexico Casa Mali, Mexico City Located in the Condesa area, among the tree-lined streets, vibrant buildings, beautiful parks and numerous cafes, lays the quaint Casa Mali. Mexico City is home to a treasure trove of hidden gem boutique hotels, but the Casa Mali oozes old school charm and a chic, modern style that…
Part Two: Hilton Hotel, Downtown Mexico City and Bazaar El Sabado The Hilton Mexico City Reforma is located in the main center of the city, also known as El Centro. The beating heart and soul of Mexico City, the Hilton is literal steps away from cultural centers, such as Palacio de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Museum), Museo Nacional De Arte…
Part One: Hotel Busue, Frida Kahlo and the Tenochtitlán Ruins Situated on a quiet street in the centrally-located Polanco neighborhood, just off the main shopping drag and a beautiful park, is Hotel Busue. Originally built as the residence of famed Mexican journalist, Lolita Ayala, it was eventually converted to a luxury 11-room boutique hotel, whose sole mission is to make…
Viva Mexico: The Complete Guide to Mexico City A city sprawling a massive 573 square miles (that’s half the size of Rhode Island!), Mexico City is every bit cosmopolitan, cultured and exciting, and none of the dangerous and chaotic that you often see in the news. For having a population that rivals the entire country of Canada, it miraculously still…
