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Considering a New Tablet or Notebook?  – Test Driving the Dell XPS

Considering a New Tablet or Notebook? – Test Driving the Dell XPS

So I’ve been debating purchasing a tablet or a new slim notebook for a while. I even wondered, can I just use a “super-sized” smartphone? And do I leave Apple too? All good questions. I wasn’t sure exactly what to do, but now I am taking a look at the new Dell XPS Ultrabook. With […]

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Exploring the Mayan Ruins of Riviera Maya with a Car is Easy and Safe

A trip to the Riviera Maya is not complete without a visit to Mayan Ruins. There are plenty to choose from, but for first timers, a visit to one of the “Big Three” Chichen Itza, Tulum or Coba is a great way to start your exploration. Although tours can take you to each of these […]

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Puerto Vallarta Episode 1, The Bitácora Chronicles Begin

Puerto Vallarta Episode 1, The Bitácora Chronicles Begin

Today, I am returning to sunny Vallarta. My last time in Puerto Vallarta I worked with Visit Mexico and filmed my adventures as part of the Bitácora project. Simply translated, Bitácora means journal. I already shared episode 1 from my Riviera Nayarit Bitácora and now all the epsidoes are complete and I will be sharing […]

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Relaxing at the Beach in Crete, the Knossos Beach Bungalows

Relaxing at the Beach in Crete, the Knossos Beach Bungalows

I’d never consider a trip to Greece solely a beach holiday, but I certainly would plan time on the beach. And when you visit the island of Crete you can certainly find your beach. For me, I spent my beach time mostly at the Knossos Beach Bungalows and Suites. Walking distance to a sleepy beach […]

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Sunset Sunday, A Warming Winter Sunset from the Pocono Mountains

Sunset Sunday, A Warming Winter Sunset from the Pocono Mountains

For January, I can complain about the chilly near zero temperatures or the seemingly constant snow shoveling, but I chose to spend most of the month in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. I chose to experience winter and actually, I enjoyed it. I watched deer search for food through the snow outside the window, experienced […]

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The Dreams (Resort) Beaches of the Riviera Maya

The Dreams (Resort) Beaches of the Riviera Maya

On my recent visit through the Riviera Maya, good fortune enabled me to stay at two separate Dreams Resorts. Yes, I was certainly “living the dream”. On both properties I enjoyed spending time poolside, but when heading to the Mexico’s Riviera Maya, a trip to the beach is a must. Dreams Tulum Beach Just a […]

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Where to Stay in Downtown Mérida, Yucatán? Casa Azul Hotel

Where to Stay in Downtown Mérida, Yucatán? Casa Azul Hotel

Yucatán’s capital city, Mérida,  leaves an impression on its visitors. The grand paseos, tasty local cuisine and a place enriched by its hacienda history continues to grow in popularity for visitors seeking to travel inside Mexico and explore beyond its beaches. And when searching for a place to stay in the heart of Mérida,  a city nicknamed […]

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Spain’s Secret Beaches in L’Ametlla del Mar

Spain’s Secret Beaches in L’Ametlla del Mar

The beaches of L’Ametlla del Mar will always be special to me. Its shores are where my toes first touched the Mediterranean Sea over a decade ago, its Spanish sunsets speak to me, and it is a place of family and friends. The town, far from the main tourist trial in Spain (although it has […]

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