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March 1, 2023
You’re familiar with it. That glorious slice of land where the Yucatan Peninsula meets the Caribbean Sea. With impossibly iridescent turquoise water lapping onto soft, white-sand, palm-lined beaches, the Mexico Caribbean coast is the very definition of “tropical paradise.” Stretching north from Cancun down to Chetumal on the border of Belize, the Mexican Caribbean has […]
February 22, 2023
Miami is not a secret. The seventh-largest city in the United States, it is world-renowned for its sunny climate, glistening beaches, and glamorous and decadent lifestyle. But there is more to Miami than first meets the eye, and couples things to do abound. Whether you are interested in delving into history, gazing at the lovely […]
December 7, 2022
Not only is Charleston, South Carolina consistently named the “Best City in the United States,” but it frequently appears on “Top 10 Cities in the World” lists, and for good reason. About halfway between two other popular South Carolina cities, Myrtle Beach and Beaufort, here are a plethora of things to do in Charleston, from […]
November 21, 2022
A fusion of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American influences, Santa Fe is one of the country’s most culturally and historically significant destinations. Nicknamed “the City Different,” it is the oldest capital in the United States, originally founded as a Spanish colony in 1610. It enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year and […]
November 3, 2022
Mexico is a very large country with diverse landscapes so it only stands to reason that there are a multitude of unique places to visit, some well-known and others less discovered. Mystical cenotes, shimmering turquoise beaches, steamy jungles, ancient ruins, authentic pueblo magicos (magic towns), cliff-hanging hot springs, and petrified waterfalls are just a few […]
September 27, 2022
The capital and second-largest city in South Carolina, Columbia may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about fun things to do. But it should. The vibrant city is known not only for its southern charm, important history, a community of artists, collegiate excellence, and superb gastronomy but there are […]
September 7, 2022
It’s nothing short of surreal… A man “on fire” with fire coral flaring out of his eyes, nose and ears… A small smiling girl looks up to the surface… A group of businessmen with their heads in the sand, oblivious to the world around them… No, these are not real people, but just a few […]
August 26, 2022
Located at the top of the Yucatan peninsula, Isla Holbox, or Holbox Island (pronounced hole-bosh), is the best Mexican beach destination, hands-down! Think of a dreamy paradise without the crowds and chaos of Tulum or Playa del Carman, with sugar sand translucent turquoise beaches lined with swaying coconut palms. Add to that a colorful boho […]
August 2, 2022
The US (and many other places in the world) experiences cold winters and rainy springtime. If you live in one of the cooler climates, the thought of spreading a towel on a warm, palm-lined beach or curling up with a book under an oceanfront palapa with turquoise waves lapping at your feet is very appealing. […]
July 8, 2022
Mérida is one of Mexico’s greatest cultural cities with a rich Mayan heritage. As the capital and center of the Yucatan, this thriving Mayan city also serves as the best hub to explore the nearby colorful colonial-era cities, beautiful tropical beaches, cenotes, and ancient Mayan ruins, all within a two-hour drive in any direction. Twice […]