7 Unmissable Global Festivals in November
From the Day of the Dead to Christmas markets and Thanksgiving, November is a month that celebrates the emergence of winter. Here is our selection of the best festivals in…
Semana Santa (Easter) in Latin America
From the US/Mexican border to Tierra del Fuego, Easter or Semana Santa is a key festival for Latin Americans. Elements of the celebrations vary from country to country, though the…
Where to Travel for Veganuary 2023
Whether it is for ethical reasons or health, increasingly large numbers of people are turning towards veganism. According to the Veganuary website 620,000 people tried being vegan last January, from…
The Best Luxury Adventures for Families with Older Kids
Travelling with older kids doesn’t have to be a challenge. Just make sure to take them to places they will appreciate and include activities to keep them entertained. If you…
Copper Canyon, a Train Ride and Mennonites in Chihuahua Mexico
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the state of Chihuahua Mexico in search of dogs instead he falls in love with the amazing Copper Canyon, goes on a spectacular train ride and…
Tailor Made Yucatan Holidays
Mexico is a wonderful place to visit, and how better to explore the North American country that on tailor made Yucatan holidays. Hordes of people fly into Cancún from North…
Tianguis Marks Rebirth of Mexico Tourism
The 45th edition of the Tianguis Turístico de México event, held in Mérida, Yucatán, under the slogan “The Rebirth of Tourism” aimed to make a statement, summed up by state Minister of Tourism Michelle Fridman…
Yucatan Best Culinary Destination in Mexico
The state of Yucatan was once again a major winner at the annual industry-driven Travvy Awards, where it won the “Best Tourism Board – Mexico” accolade for the second year in a row, along with also being named…
Secret Mexico: Discover Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Renowned for its eclectic charm, and authentic appeal, Riviera Nayarit is home to some secret spots filled with adventure, and that offer respite away from tourists in Secret Mexico. La…
Journey to America – From Rio to Mexico City
Following on from his first youthful Travel Tales Mark Bibby Jackson recounts his epic journey to America from Brazil to Mexico. Although my love of travel was cemented in Nepal…
Support World Earth Day Around the Globe
April 22 is Earth Day; a global event celebrated each year to demonstrate support for the protection of our environment. This year the theme is Restore Our Earth. Say yes…
Costa Rica Visa Run to Cancun
Jonathan Hiltz gives advice on where to go on a Costa Rica visa run, suggesting you could do far worse than choosing Cancun, Mexico. Costa Rica is a country with…
Alternative World Wildlife Day Wish List
In 1973, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Wildlife is the…
4 Amazingly Cheap Destinations to Visit This Year
As international travel hopefully returns to something like normal, we look at four cheap destinations to visit in 2021. One thing is for sure – 2020 was not what we…
Nature and Community Art in Riviera Nayarit Mexico
Renowned for its matchless luxury and protected natural wonders, Riviera Nayarit Mexico stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coastline framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains. With virgin beaches…
Luxury Mexico Travel to Die For
Before the coronavirus pandemic stopped all travel, Eileen Wise goes on a trip of a lifetime discovering a side to Mexico travel well out of reach of us mere mortals…
Immerse Yourself in Quirky Mexican Art
The hippy-chic coastal town of Sayulita, on the west coast of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, is a bohemian art colony with a thriving expat community. Discovered by surfers in the 1960s…
Discover Mexico’s Hidden Beach Post Lockdown
Marietas Islands National Park in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, is a hidden beach formed by volcanic activity and accessed only via swimming through a tunnel. The first step is to hop…
Efforts to Protect the Mesoamerican Reef
Mexico’s National Protected Area Commission (CONANP) has entered into a strategic partnership with Sustainable Travel International, a global non-profit organisation…
NH Adds Six Hotels to Green Key Eco Label
Sustainability is one of the main strategic values for NH Hotel Group, which prioritises innovation in order to develop eco-efficient solutions. NH Hotel Group’s…
Take Inspiration from Blue Planet Live
The upcoming BBC series Blue Planet Live (beginning on 24 March on BBC One) will take a tour of the world’s oceans, introducing viewers to the magnificent aquatic life under…
Destinations in Paradise Launches Private Villas
Destinations in Paradise is announcing their exclusive launch as the new luxury retreat company that offers a five-star living experience in three breathtaking locations…
Day of the Dead Festival, 2024
Many people associate the Day of the Dead Festival with Mexico, but actually it is an equally important part of the culture of Guatemala (on 1 November) and El Salvador…
Visit the Home of Frida Kahlo in Mexico
The V&A’s landmark Frida Kahlo exhibition Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up opens in June, presenting an extraordinary collection of previously unseen personal artefacts…
