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Postcard-No Monks in Bisabirachi Valley, Creel

Postcard-No Monks in Bisabirachi Valley, Creel

by on March 15, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Photo, Postcards

Outside the Mexican magic town of Creel in Chihuahua visitors can walk among giant rock formations. One special place known as the Valley of the Monks or Bisabirachi, is a must visit. There is little resemblance to monks in the formations, but the name was changed since the original name given by the Tarahumara Indians might […]

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Postcard-Late to the Party in Oaxaca

Postcard-Late to the Party in Oaxaca

by on March 11, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Photo, Postcards

Walking on the streets of Oaxaca City is a must. And like any Mexican destination, visitors will find surprises. Good surprises. Surprises that force a smile, surprises that create curiosity, and surprises that display the colorful culture of Mexico. One afternoon in Oaxaca I witnessed one such surprise. During my stroll of the streets of […]

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Postcard – Hand Rolled Cigars in Catemaco, Veracruz

Postcard – Hand Rolled Cigars in Catemaco, Veracruz

by on March 5, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Photo, Postcards

The ATMEX (Adventure Tourism Mexico) conference held in September officially opened in Catemaco, Veracruz. The event was attended by much of the top political brass from the state of Veracruz and also Gloria Guevara, Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism at the time.  Attendees watched inspirational videos, listened to speeches, dined, smoked local cigars and of course […]

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Finding the Way Back to Ohtli at the CasaMagna Marriott

Finding the Way Back to Ohtli at the CasaMagna Marriott

by on March 27, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Reflection

I wanted to return. I can tell you the house made tequila was the main reason, but to be honest, my return trip was for another experience – the spa.  Ohtli, the name of the spa, means “the path” in the native Nahuatl language.  Apparently I desired a return to the path. I am no […]

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100th Sunset Sunday – A Sunset Dinner at Le Kliff

100th Sunset Sunday – A Sunset Dinner at Le Kliff

by on March 25, 2012 in Events, Sunset Sunday

Puerto Vallarta seems to provide a spectacular sunset every night. Nearly every evening on my travels I’d find myself watching the magic from a beach, my hotel balcony, or sipping a cocktail somewhere. I’d also often be ready to capture and share the moment on the Sunset Sunday series. I’ve shared many. Le Kliff also […]

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Photo Essay: The Town of Yelapa, Mexico

Photo Essay: The Town of Yelapa, Mexico

by on March 20, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo

It was a three hour excursion and probably just  enough time to explore the town. So I grabbed my camera and my hat, headed to the beach and boarded the boat. From the  sands of the Las Majahuitas Resort, a place with a wonderful sunset,  we pushed off to sea. Next stop Yelapa. The ride […]

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Adventurous Life – The Artist Way to Todo Santos, Mexico

Adventurous Life – The Artist Way to Todo Santos, Mexico

by on March 8, 2012 in Adventurous Life, Mexico Travel

Besides surfing, I knew two things about the Mexican Baja beach town of Todo Santos before I arrived; Hotel California and Artist Galleries. I researched the origin of the words in the Eagles classic and checked out Hotel California on my visit, but I also explored deeper in to Artist world. In fact, each time […]

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Sunset Sunday – Sunset at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

Sunset Sunday – Sunset at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

by on March 4, 2012 in Mexico Travel, Stay Luxurious, Sunset Sunday

My flight landed just after 1pm in Puerto Vallarta and I decided to rent a jeep from Avis to drive the coastal road north to Riviera Nayarit. Just before 3pm I arrived at my first destination – The Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. On the nine-night adventure I started with my first on the right […]

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