Stunning getaways for stand up paddle boarding
4 min read • Aug 20, 2019
Stand up paddling (SUP) has become a fun and popular pastime. Here are our favorite places in the world to go stand up paddle boarding.
Travel Stories
Mexico
- Top 10 festivals and fiestas in Mexico
4 min read • May 28, 2019
The Nobel Prize-winning Mexican writer Octavio Paz said, ‘The art of the fiesta has been debased almost everywhere else, but not in Mexico.’
- Semana Santa celebrations across Latin America and the Caribbean
4 min read • Apr 15, 2019
Semana Santa (Holy Week), with its colorful ceremonies and pageantry, is one of the holiest weeks in the Catholic religion and most widely celebrated…
- The most romantic adults-only resorts in Mexico
6 min read • Feb 12, 2019
Every February, couples receive a not-so-gentle reminder to rekindle their romance. While cards, flowers, and chocolate may be the norm as far as gift…
- Five family adventures in the Riviera Maya
4 min read • Oct 31, 2018
For kids who go wild over beach days and adventures, the Riviera Maya has an astounding variety of child-friendly day trips, once you know where to look…
- Tapping into Tijuana's cerveza scene
4 min read • May 21, 2018
Craft breweries have arrived en masse in Tijuana, and it’s no surprise to those who know the city well. From parts of town, you could literally throw a…
- Wine, cowboys and whale sharks: a great escape in Baja California
16 min read • May 15, 2018
Begin your Mexican adventure in the winelands of Valle de Guadalupe, before venturing into cowboy country. Next, head to Bahía de los Ángeles to witness …
- Top wellness spots in Latin America
4 min read • Feb 27, 2018
It should come as no surprise that the top wellness spots in Latin America have ancient roots. Renowned civilizations such as the Maya and Inca have long…
- Exploring the real-life locales from the 2018 Oscars
6 min read • Feb 22, 2018
A stylized vision of Baltimore. The colorful Land of the Dead. The ‘Midwest of California’. These are just a few of the places audiences were transported…
- Ten places to grab lunch on a budget in Oaxaca
4 min read • Feb 22, 2018
If you've never tried comida corrida, you're in for a treat. You might be asking, what is comida corrida? Well, it's an affordable lunchtime option served…
- Best Mexican restaurants in Mexico City
5 min read • Jan 25, 2018
Mexico City is an international metropolis with everything from Korean barbecue to top class Japanese sushi. You can enjoy homemade pasta at a little…
- Exploring the many sides of Mexico
7 min read • Dec 5, 2017
Maybe it’s the herd mentality, but 90% of tourists heading to Mexico gravitate towards Cancún, Puerto Vallarta-Nayarit and other well-publicized bastions…
- Paint the town in festive Guanajuato
5 min read • Aug 24, 2017
Sounds in Guanajuato bounce off the valley walls like a ping pong ball: ringing church bells, crowing roosters, barking dogs. The early morning brings…
- Baja street eats that can't be beat
5 min read • Aug 23, 2017
We've all seen street vendors (or smelled those mouthwatering aromas that come from their cart!) but it can take some guts to actually stop and order…
- Eight bars Cancún locals love
4 min read • Nov 2, 2016
Cancún is one of Mexico’s most popular tourist towns, in large part thanks to a nightlife scene that keeps the party going into the small hours every day…
- Day trips from Mérida: haciendas, history and holes in the ground
5 min read • Oct 4, 2016
Mérida, capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, is a beautiful colonial city with plenty to do. Churches, squares, museums and restaurants, plus a…
- Culture, cuisine and ancient ruins: 48 hours in Mérida
5 min read • Sep 21, 2016
Gorgeous beaches are just one enticing feature of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. When you've had your fill of sun and sand, the region's cultural capital…
- Guanajuato: San Miguel de Allende and beyond
6 min read • Sep 9, 2016
Picture-perfect San Miguel de Allende doesn't just get top billing in its home state of Guanajuato. The stunning colonial center, excellent hotels and…
- Exploring Nayarit: beaches and beyond
5 min read • Jul 12, 2016
The state of Nayarit, on Mexico's Pacific Coast, is a beach lover's paradise with a string of tiny pretty towns and secluded resorts guaranteeing your fun…
- Best of Chiapas: colonial cities, jungle-clad ruins, refreshing swims
3 min read • Nov 16, 2015
The diversity of Chiapas extends to its geography and environment, a fertile green expanse of bird-rich tropical lowlands laced with hidden waterfalls,…
- Top 10 things to do in Cabo San Lucas
5 min read • Nov 13, 2015
Once just a placid fishing village at the very tip of Baja California, Cabo San Lucas has blossomed into one of the world's most famous spots for celeb…
- Lucha libre – an introduction to Mexican wrestling
5 min read • May 5, 2015
There’s nothing quite like Friday night fight night at the Arena México. This long-standing venue in central Mexico City is the place to see one of the…