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the Five – Photos of Mazatlan

the Five – Photos of Mazatlan

by on September 26, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo

Photographs can tell a story. I pieced together these five photographs to highlight a recent trip south of the border to Mazatlan, Mexico. Golden Zone – Playa Camarones Known as a beach destination, Mazatlan also has surf. One morning I woke up early to head down to Playa Camarones to catch a few waves. Located […]

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9 New Things I Learned About Veracruz, Mexico

9 New Things I Learned About Veracruz, Mexico

by on September 10, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel

Veracruz. I traveled to the city with the name once before for a weekend when I called Mexico City home, but I knew little about the state along the gulf coast until this past week. And after returning from yet another amazing destination I just wanted to post nine things I learned about Veracruz. 1) […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Mazatlán Malecón

Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Mazatlán Malecón

by on July 22, 2012 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

I reviewed the scheduled itinerary for Mazatlán and immediately looked at see where I’d be for sunset each night. I noticed most nights the sunset occurred over dinner (makes sense) but I also knew one of the restaurants. The dinner at el Shrimp Bucket would be located right on the malecón. I circled that evening. […]

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The Timeshare Option – Should You Buy a Timeshare?

The Timeshare Option – Should You Buy a Timeshare?

by on June 13, 2012 in Featured, Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?

The more I travel to Mexico, the more I notice the timeshare or vacation ownership option continues to be popular. So on one trip I decided to ask myself,  “Should I buy a timeshare?” I understand the basic concept. One purchases “time,” a set number of days (one week or two) at a resort (or […]

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Participate in the June 11th MexChat and Win 2 Nights in Loreto

Participate in the June 11th MexChat and Win 2 Nights in Loreto

by on June 4, 2012 in Mexico Travel, Travel Contest

The monthly twitter chat on Mexico, #MexChat, is once again offering a prize. If you participate on June 11th (1pm ET / 10am PT) by sending a tweet you automatically become eligible to win 2 nights in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. And this time, it is not just one winner but two different winners. […]

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Take a Tour of Mayan Ball Courts

Take a Tour of Mayan Ball Courts

by on April 6, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo

Scholars debate the rules and outcome of the Mayan ballgame. It’s one of the many Mayan mysteries that still exist today. But one thing we know for sure, a game was played and Mayan ball courts can be found at many of the ruin sites today. Plus, the tour guides love to talk about them […]

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El San Bernardino Convent in Valladolid, Yucatan

El San Bernardino Convent in Valladolid, Yucatan

by on April 5, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo

After my first visit to Chichen Itza, my tour made a second stop in Valladolid before returning back to the Riviera Maya. After  lunch we walked our way down Calzada de los Frailes street and arrived at the main square. We arrived at the San Bernardino Convent. Upon arrival, each of us in the tour […]

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Finding the Way Back to Ohtli at the CasaMagna Marriott

Finding the Way Back to Ohtli at the CasaMagna Marriott

by on March 27, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Reflection

I wanted to return. I can tell you the house made tequila was the main reason, but to be honest, my return trip was for another experience – the spa.  Ohtli, the name of the spa, means “the path” in the native Nahuatl language.  Apparently I desired a return to the path. I am no […]

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