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Sunset Sunday – Estrella del Mar, Mazatlán

Sunset Sunday – Estrella del Mar, Mazatlán

by on March 27, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

After a few hours relaxing in the sun, I received a phone call poolside. It felt like a 1960s film as the attendant asked, “Sir, are you Craig Zabransky?” and then upon my acknowledgement they told me, “You have a phone call.” Apparently, they’d tried my room a few times, but with perfect weather and […]

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The Murals of San Blas

The Murals of San Blas

by on March 25, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Photo

After an early afternoon surfing session, I drove back towards town. I rented a car in Mexico and decided to take the road to the often obscure San Blas for a few days. A road trip designed for sun, surf, and cervezas. But like on any trip I discovered much more. I didn’t know San […]

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Tips for the Top 3 Mayan Ruins of the Riviera Maya

Tips for the Top 3 Mayan Ruins of the Riviera Maya

by on March 21, 2011 in Destination, Mexico Travel

As the Mayan calendar marches closer to its December 2012 end date, many people wonder what the ‘end’ signifies. Do we have less than two years left? Whether an end or a new beginning (what I believe), fascination for the mysteries of the Mayan people captivate the world, well it really captivates me.  And on […]

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Sunset Sunday – Lake Waikaremoana, New Zealand

Sunset Sunday – Lake Waikaremoana, New Zealand

by on March 20, 2011 in Guest Post, Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

So what might make me pause my month of Mexican March Madness and post a sunset image from New Zealand? Simple – Blog4NZ. Blog4NZ Tourism is a way of life for many communities around the world and sometimes events alter their future. The recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand might influence travelers decisions to visit the entire […]

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Good Food, Good Wine, and a Good Time equals the Perfect Trio

Good Food, Good Wine, and a Good Time equals the Perfect Trio

by on March 18, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel

When a German chef receives accolades, I am often impressed. They toast to an orderly “meal time” in Germany. It’s not a food culture. But Bernhard Guth’s resume impresses. He even spent some time at Bouley in New York. (For those not up on the New York scene, it’s on all the lists) And now […]

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Lunch at Pizotita Beach concludes a Vallarta Adventure

Lunch at Pizotita Beach concludes a Vallarta Adventure

by on March 17, 2011 in Beach, Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel

The beach. It’s one of the many reasons people travel to Mexico, perhaps the most common reason. I’m not surprised. Mexico has amazing stretches of sand.  And lunch on the beach, well that is truly part of the culture (through cuisine) in Mexico too. During the Beach Thursday series this winter, I highlighted a few […]

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Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot Listed Cafe des Artistes

Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot Listed Cafe des Artistes

by on March 16, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel

When the Conde Nast Traveler “Hot List” issue comes in the mail, I always review it. I check to see if I stayed at, drank at, or dined at any of the mentioned. And fortunately, I have. Yet I am often surprised when certain places are mentioned over others I know from the location.  The debate often […]

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“El Arrayán” translates into “tasty Mexican food” in Puerto Vallarta

“El Arrayán” translates into “tasty Mexican food” in Puerto Vallarta

by on March 14, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel

Mexican cuisine is just one option when visiting Puerto Vallarta. The seaside town provides arguably the best dining scene in all of Mexico outside of the capital city. But as patrons can chose from the numerous top-notch international options (as this week of posts shall highlight) many always, well I always, search for good quality local cuisine. In […]

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