Le Blanc Los Cabo
For us, coming from the east coast we were asking ourselves, “Is it worth flying across the country to arrive at Le Blanc in Los Cabos, Mexico? The quick answer is a resounding yes, but here’s why. Upon arrival, Los Cabos is a smaller airport to navigate. Once you collect your luggage and clear customs…
Merida Mexico
Why drive 4 hours to Merida from Cancun Airport? I’ve always wanted to explore the colonial city of Merida. Usually each trip to Mexico is spent conducting site visits, meeting with wedding coordinators, hotel managers, tasting delicious food and squeezing in some beach time. Finally, on this past trip we arrived 3 days early to…
Secrets Akumal
The resort is approximately 2 years old and feels brand new. There are only 434 rooms at the resort but there is plenty to do. The resort has a very mexican feel to it. There are covered walkways and romantic paths through the gardens with hidden nooks with hammocks and benches. At night the resort…
Dreams Playa Indian Weddings
The resort is only 434 rooms and is located right next to Secrets Playa Mujeres which is an adults only resort which is owned by the same company. Dreams does not use bracelet or wrist bands with guests and is truly all inclusive. They offer over 6 ala carte restaurants plus a buffet, gourmet coffee…
Classic Caribbean Drinks
Pain Killer 2-4 oz. of Pusser’s or any light rum 4 oz. pineapple juice 1 oz. cream of coconut 1 oz. orange juice Grated fresh nutmeg Classic Margarita 1-1/2 oz silver or blanco tequila 1 oz Cointreau 1/2 oz fresh lime juice splash simple syrup salt rim Caribbean Rum Punch 1/2 oz lime juice 4…
Panama Canal
Our 5:00 am alarm meant it was time to get up! I’ve obviously heard about the canal and other people’s interest, but never truly understood the magic of the engineering feat until I experienced it firsthand. Phone charged and sunscreen applied we headed to the deck where a palpable sense of camaraderie and excitement filled…
Feb 18 Deals
$400 off any Impression room at Zoetry Pariso de la Bonita for 6 nights or more $100 ship board credit on any Windstar Cruise when travel occurs in 2018 $150 off any Swim out Casita at El Dorado Royale for 6 nights of more $200 off any AMA Waterways Bordeaux River Cruise in 2018 2…
Q and A 2018
Q. The names on my passport and drivers license don’t match. What should I do. A. If you are traveling with your passport then this is the only document you need and you will need it for all international flights. If you are traveling within the US then you can use your drivers license. The…
Breathless Riv
BREATHLESS RIVIERA CANCUN RESORT AND SPA. Breathless is the all time DON’T STOP THE PARTY party resort that’s perfect for everyone. I just love that the high level of FUN that you feel the moment that you step on the property. The resort is very well laid out with beautiful grounds and many areas to…
Berlin
The first time Jack and I planned a winter trip to Berlin, our friends and family thought we were crazy. Despite the freezing temperatures, the holiday season in Germany’s capital is magical – it’s why Jack and I have gone back to Berlin each December for the last 3 years. Now to answer the question,…