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Oh “MamMitas” the Beach Club of Playa

Oh “MamMitas” the Beach Club of Playa

by on January 6, 2011 in Beach, Destination, Mexico Travel

In Mexico, “playa” might translate to beach, but “Playa” means Playa del Carmen. And when travelers visit Playa del Carmen, the  beach where the “in crowd” goes to see and be seen remains Mamitas Beach Club. Located on 28th street, a few blocks north of the popular nighttime haunts, the party begins on the beach.  […]

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The Sands of Stone Island, Mazatlán

The Sands of Stone Island, Mazatlán

by on December 30, 2010 in Beach, Destination

I didn’t see or step on one single stone.  And it’s not an island either, although the quickest and easiest way to arrive is across water. Stone Island takes its name from a town that needed to be relocated years ago. However, today all you need to know is that it’s a perfect place to […]

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The Czech Republic and the Christmas Stone

The Czech Republic and the Christmas Stone

by on December 24, 2010 in Destination, Reflection

The sun rose over the horizon as the bus started to navigate the city streets. I entered Prague fatigued by the overnight ride from Brussels but yet full of energy and excited to learn more about my heritage. The splendid city famed for adoring architecture, romantic boulevards, and pilsner beer also contained the roots of the […]

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The Gorgeous Gili Islands of Lombok

The Gorgeous Gili Islands of Lombok

by on December 23, 2010 in Beach, Destination

Paradise.  The image often includes a pristine beach, soft white sand, and a brilliant blue ocean backdrop. Make it a remote island only accessible by boat and not overrun by tourists or tourism and you create the perfect image. Yes, it’s paradise. Bali ignites the imagination of such a place, but the lesser known Gili […]

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Ever Stay Where the Locals Stay?

Ever Stay Where the Locals Stay?

by on December 8, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Reflection

Many of us always eat with the locals for that authentic experience, but did you ever consider staying where the locals stay?

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First Stop – Punta Laguna, Riviera Maya

First Stop – Punta Laguna, Riviera Maya

by on December 3, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel

The first scheduled stop on my day’s tour, Punta Laguna, did not excite me. I’ll admit it. My initial thought – skip it. I looked ahead. I thought, let’s head straight to the ancient ruins of Coba and spend more time understanding the mystique and magic of the Mayans.

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The Perfect Place to Daydream, Riviera Maya.

The Perfect Place to Daydream, Riviera Maya.

by on November 19, 2010 in Beach, Destination, Mexico Travel

Often times, when in Mexico conversation commences about other Mexican destinations. Comparisons – yes, but also (and mostly) about how we all appreciate the country, the culture and the cuisine. I found myself talking about the Riviera Maya yesterday, and as much as I enjoy the adventure of exploring the cenotes, discovering my senses, eating […]

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The Cliff Divers of Mazatlán

The Cliff Divers of Mazatlán

by on November 12, 2010 in Destination

The van pulled over and we climbed out of the vehicle into a sea of friendly merchants. With tourists stopping by all day, the vendors set up and greet you with ‘buen precio and muy barato” (good prices and very cheap). Only after you navigate through the wood carvings, silver souvenirs, and the other assorted […]

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