Two of us boarded the bus for the afternoon tour with our driver. Yet just before we exited the hotel gate, the other passenger changed his mind and exited the vehicle for an afternoon poolside. He left me on a personal tour with a jolly man nicknamed “Smiley.” I decided to switch from conversing in […]
Sunset Sunday – A Sunset in Mazatlán with Smiley
by Craig Zabransky on January 8, 2012 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
Mazatlan Tours – ATV or Canopy Tour at Huana Coa?
by Craig Zabransky on December 29, 2011 in Destination, Mexico Travel
I love to zip-line. And when asked, I thought I’d always select a canopy adventure (zip-line) over ATV. Then one afternoon, at Huana Coa, an adventure tour operator, outside of Mazatlan Mexico, I surprised myself. Huana Coa Canopy Adventure Huana Coa, an adventure outfit located in the Sierra Madre mountains is forty-five minutes from the […]
The 2011 Travel Videos Recap
by Craig Zabransky on December 22, 2011 in Films, Mexico Travel, Travel Contest
Videos. I posted twelve travel videos in 2011, but I helped create only three of them. I’ll do more in 2012. Promise. I plan to make it one of my resolutions for the new year. I largely used videos to help tell the story in a few of my destination series. I gave, you, the reader a […]
Tweet Your Way to Two Nights at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on December 9, 2011 in Travel Contest
Join the “MexicoToday” conversation during it’s Twitter Fiesta, send a tweet, and become eligible to win two nights at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in Mexico. Yes, during the Mexico Today Holiday Celebration themed “Twitter Fiesta” on December 12th at 1pm ET / 10am PT, you will have a chance to win. The Four Seasons Resort […]
Three Surprises at the Market in Oaxaca
by Craig Zabransky on November 28, 2011 in Destination, Market, Mexico Travel
On each and every new trip to a city, certain adventures always rise to the top of my to-do list. One is a walk and after I strolled the streets of Oaxaca on Sunday, I decided to make sure I performed another “must” the following morning. I headed straight to the main market, Mercado Benito Juarez, […]
The Alebrijes of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca
by Craig Zabransky on October 31, 2011 in Destination, Events, Mexico Travel
We exited the bus and entered the streets in the midst of a parade, but unlike other parades this celebration was staged. Music, headdress, and confetti created a warm, festive scene. No doubt, local residents considered us their guests of honor. Such fanfare might not exist for everyone who enters San Martin Tilcajete, but after an […]
Sunset Sunday – Zona Dorada, Mazatlán (en Español )
by Craig Zabransky on October 30, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
Llegamos a Diego’s en la Zona Dorada dos horas antes de puesta del sol. Comimos camarones, tomamos las cervezas y placticamos de México. Era una buena tarde. Entonces como el sol casi tocó el horizonte, caminé en la playa abajo al Océano Pacifico. Yo miré el cielo, el océano, y las personas en el mar. Muy […]
Where to Stay – Hacienda Tres Rios, Riviera Maya, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on October 24, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?
The world’s top resorts and resort brands line the beaches of the Riviera Maya. I know I toured many. And I plan to stay at a few on my next trips to the region especially as Stay Luxurious takes off next year. But even so, I am sure I will always recommend Hacienda Tres Rios […]
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