BEST HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Florida is never more beautiful than in the spring, and hotel rates start to come down, so now is the perfect time to head south.
CHECKING IN: THE GRAND VELAS
The Grand Velas, set along Mexico’s Pacific coast in the beautiful state of Nayarit has become my favorite all-inclusive resort. Their spacious all-suite accommodations range from 1,000 square feet to an indulgent 4,700-foot Presidential Suite, all with contemporary and well-appointed furnishings, balconies and upscale bath amenities.
GRAND FIESTA AMERICANA: A MEXICAN PARADISE FOR PARENTS & KIDS
By Judy Koutsky.. Looking for a place where mom and dad can soak up some high-end luxury while the kids are being entertained in state-of-the-art Mayan activities? Welcome to Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun Resort and Spa (coralbeachcancunresort.com). Sitting on the banks of a beautiful white-sand beach, the property has 602…
PARADISUS RESORTS: PURE LUXURY, PARADISE INCLUDED
Paradisus has three resorts in Mexico: the aforementioned resort in Cancun, and two side-by-side properties in Playa del Carmen (one for families, one adults-only).
CHECKING IN: ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY AT THE GRAND VELAS
By Lisa Loverro The all-inclusive Grand Velas Resort, a AAA Five-Diamond property, sits within acres upon acres of mangroves and lush jungle, culminating at a white, sandy beach along the Riviera Maya in Mexico. Although the resort is sandwiched between the nightlife-filled tourist scenes of Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, the vibe here makes it…
THE GREAT ESCAPE
Peace and Paradise at Captiva’s South Seas Island Resort By Pamela Jacobs When it comes to travel, the word “luxury” is subjective. For some people, it means beautiful scenery; for others, it’s pampering and relaxation. For many, though, regardless of the destination, luxury travel is all about an escape—an escape from home and from…
SPLASHY NAPLES AT LA PLAYA RESORT
By Jennifer Pelaez. The eternal Sunshine State, so appropriately named, has consistently been a go-to destination for families and resort-goers alike, and for good reason. Florida’s glimmering gilded coastline boasts golden white sand beaches, sparkling blue waters and premier golfing and dining. While many travelers gravitate towards the lively city of Miami and other splashier…
STAR CHEFS IN CANCUN
By W.A. Muller The Wine & Food Festival Cancun has announce its third edition to be celebrated from Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16, 2014, where visitors worldwide will enjoy a great selection of gastronomy and wine offerings from the Americas’ continent, in the spectacular natural paradise of Cancun. The top event at the…
THE MYSTICAL ALLURE OF CANCUN
The Mayans discovered it and the rest of the world perfected it. From its first discovery 2,000 years ago the Riviera Maya was found to be one of the most sacred stretches of land in Mexico resulting in important Mayan archaeological sites, ancient ruins, and legends.
RANCHO LA PUERTA
By Joe Alexander Rancho la Puerta is not only the oldest spa in North America, it is arguably the best. Located 45 miles from San Diego in pastoral Tecate, Mexico, it attracts Madonna, Governor Jerry Brown, Kate Winslet, Arianna Huffington, Claudia Schiffer, Bill Moyers, Alicia Silverstone, Erica Jong and Oprah Winfrey. Ricki Lake, who…
