When the time came for me to write of my Cozumel experience, I could think of nothing better than purchasing a box of crayons. A dash to the market brought the purchase of a box of 96 rainbow hued sticks. …
Category: South and Central America
PARIS ARRIVES IN CABO by Richard Chudy
Ever had the feeling that you’ve been somewhere before? Well, even if you’ve never been to the French Riviera Restaurant in Los Cabos, the experience will leave you with a new kind of déjà vu, one that makes you wish …
Cancun’s Day of the Dead
Make your plans now to visit Cancun in late October, it is a perfect time to visit Mexico’s most popular tourist destination. Because this is a month before the “high season” begins, hotel prices are still low. But perhaps the …
Ecuador Spas With a Shaman by Nancy S. Tardy
My naked body glowed as I stood before a roaring fireplace waiting to be purified by an Ecuadorian shaman. Though not a spa devotee, I search for new and unique experiences when I travel; hoping to learn more about this …
MARIACHI AND TEQUILA SINGING, DANCING IN JALISCO by Ron Kapon
Let’s start with a bit of history; Mexico has 31 states set up much like their US counterparts. Many people recognize Mexico City, Acapulco, Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, but I had to check my map when I was invited for …
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Harbour Island, Bahamas by Brooke Cunningham
Even at golf cart speed it only takes an afternoon to learn your way around Harbour Island, just east of Eluthera in the Bahamas. It is, after all, only 3.5 miles long and less than a mile wide. You quickly …
Embarking On a Royal Adventure Into the Amazon and Beyond by Linda Fasteson
As mature travelers, we want a certain level of comfort and convenience. As frequent travelers, we also look for good value. We have become comfortable with booking our own air, hotels and activities, and were in the midst of deciding …
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Argentine Estacion Destination Where Cowboy Tradition of the Americas Began by Bonnie and Bill Neely
No visit to Argentina is complete without seeing first-hand the cowboy life on a typical ranch because the country is proud of its international reputation for producing the best beef in the world. The most efficient and helpful Concierge desk …
“Amazon ‘Resort’ Does Not Equal Luxury”
I had been a reluctant traveler to the Tambupata Jungle Resort of Peru, but my always curious husband insisted it would be like one of those fabulous safaris you see on the Travel Channel, and I was persuaded. The word …
Gimmicks by Heidi Ayarbe
All you need is a gimmick, and tourists will flock to the place and pay a ridiculous amount of money for the “experience of a lifetime.” Not even the savviest traveler is immune to the lure (especially if it has …
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