SAN BLAS, MEXICO—My tequila has a friend that lives in the freezer and comes out on weekends. It’s called sangrita, a spicy mix of juices employed as a chaser for tequila, to cleanse the palate between sips.

posted on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in FOOD & BOOZE Comments Off on DIY Sangrita

The five-star, adults-only UNICO 20º 87º Hotel Riviera Maya, a half an hour south of Playa del Carmen, bills itself as an “all-exclusive” all-inclusive resort, with a laundry list of perks such as butler service, select spa services, 24-hour room service and free phone calls home all built in to the cost. Vibe: A very … Continue reading Mexico: UNICO 20º 87º →

posted on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in HOTELS Comments Off on Mexico: UNICO 20º 87º

It’s hard to believe Cabo San Lucas was once just a sleepy fishing village. Along with sister city San José del Cabo, this tourist-friendly town walks the line between seaside desert escape and jet-setting hotspot. Besides the requisite water sports, including great snorkelling and diving, Cabo San Lucas has plenty of outdoor adventure, plus a marina … Continue reading Mexico: Cabo San Lucas →

posted on Wednesday, November 4th, 2015 by admin Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Mexico: Cabo San Lucas

The Mayan Riviera, running from Cancun to Tulum on the Caribbean side of Mexico, is best known for the multitude of resorts anchoring a string of 10 beach towns that dot the coast from Puerto Morelos to Punta Allen. All offer the best in sun and white, white sand. And just 40 minutes south from … Continue reading Mexico: Playa del Carmen →

posted on Friday, October 23rd, 2015 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Mexico: Playa del Carmen

Mainland Mexico is lovely, but the island of Cozumel just south of Cancun is off-the-dial beautiful. A little bit country and a little bit rock-and-roll, Cozumel is regaining its footing since hurricane Wilma crashed through in 2005. Quiet and unhurried, it is considered one of the best places in the world to SCUBA dive, with … Continue reading Mexico: Cozumel →

posted on Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Mexico: Cozumel

Once a prominent Pacific port and shipyard, the small fishing town of San Blas (population 10,000) between Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta is home to giant stretches of beach, winding estuaries and mangrove-laden wildlife reserves. San Blas history dates back to the late 17th century, but the town was founded much earlier than that, in 1530. While not exactly … Continue reading Mexico: San Blas →

posted on Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Mexico: San Blas