5 Great Playa Del Carmen Restaurants that are Not Tourist Traps

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico is popular for good reason. The area was developed for tourism when it was founded in 1937. Since then it is has become a vacation destination renown for resorts, beaches restaurants, clubs, shopping and great local eateries. Unlike Cancun and Tulum, it is much easier to walk to delicious local restaurants…

The salad bar at Costelao Playa del Carmen, Mexico with a Christmas tree and festive Christmas decorations.

Top 10 Tropical Holiday Destinations

Whether you’re planning your honeymoon, an anniversary celebration, or a romantic escape, the allure of a tropical vacation is hard to resist. Tropical holiday destinations conjure visions of palm trees, pristine sandy beaches, elegance, indulgent drinks, days lounging in the sun, and simply enjoying the finer things in life. Fortunately, many places deliver this experience,…

A girl sitting on the beach under a tree in a tropical destination.

Anthony Bourdain: Life Lessons Through Travel

Last updated on April 21st, 2019 at 02:30 pmBy Alex Kallimanis: The worlds of travel, food and general humanity were dealt a huge blow with the tragic news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing. It was once again a reminder of how precious life is, and that everyone is dealing with an internal struggle. In the case…

7 Great Places to Visit in Central Mexico

Last updated on June 6th, 2024 at 04:43 pmMexico has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in North America. The Meso-Americans already had great civilizations before the Spanish conquered and plundered their gold. But Spain left behind some beautiful European-esque towns like Puebla, Queretaro and San Miguel de Allende. If you’re only…

Puebla, Mexico: A Wonderful Historic Destination

Last updated on February 23rd, 2023 at 04:56 pmPuebla overwhelmed us with charm during our 12 year wedding anniversary. A beautiful town formerly colonized by the Spanish, Puebla’s architecture dates back to the 1500’s. For North Americans, it’s like traveling to Spain without the jetlag. Puebla is also one of the foodie capitals of Mexico,…