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Hotel Review: Cuixmala, Jalisco, Mexico
Hotel Review: Cuixmala, Jalisco, Mexico An Ultra-Exclusive Mexican Hideaway There are luxury hotels and then there is Cuixmala. Cuixmala, pronounced ‘quiz-mala’, is a private ecological reserve, and truly sits in its own category when it comes to luxury accommodation. The 30,000-acre nature reserve, located well off the beaten path, somewhere between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo,…
WTW Quick & Dirty Travel Guide: Lisbon, Portugal
WTW Quick & Dirty Travel Guide: Lisbon, Portugal I feel as though people don’t think of Lisbon as a major European city compared to London, Paris, Rome and even Barcelona, but after my recent visit, I realized just how alive and cool this city is. It has a proper big city feel with its chic…
WTW Quick & Dirty Travel Guide: Tulum, Mexico
WTW Quick & Dirty Travel Guide: Tulum, Mexico I wanted a quick and easy beach trip to escape the grueling Toronto winter so on a whim my bestie and I booked cheap flights I found to Cancun and decided to finally give Tulum a try. I had heard such mixed reviews about Tulum I did…
Hotel Review: Casa Palopó, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Hotel Review: Casa Palopó, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala A Luxury Lakeside Hideaway A luxury 15 room lakeside Relais & Chateaux retreat rich in Guatemalan charm and rooted in personalized service. Perched hillside with a panoramic view of Lake Atitlán lies Casa Palopó, the once private home turned luxurious 15-room Relais & Chateaux property that is a…
Hotel Review: Casa Las Tortugas, Holbox
Hotel Review: Casa Las Tortugas, Holbox, Mexico A Bohemian-Chic Barefoot-Luxury Escape Barefoot bohemian chic exemplifies Casa Las Tortugas, and literally so as shoes are barely encouraged. This boutique resort, acts less like a hotel and more like an idyllic remote sanctuary from the busying world around it, fully embracing the concept of unplugging to recharge….
Hotel Review: Ka’ana Resort & Spa, Belize
Hotel Review: Ka’ana Resort & Spa, Belize A rustically chic oasis in the heart of the jungle. (As featured in Forbes Travel Guide) Tucked away in the Belizean rainforest lies an enchanting and sophisticated hideaway. Surrounded by lush gardens and hidden by a diverse canopy, the Ka’ana Resort & Spa awaits. This luxurious and intimate boutique resort is a true tropical…
Hotel Review: Ibagari Boutique Hotel, Roatan, Honduras
Hotel Review: Ibagari Boutique Hotel, Roatan, Honduras A Diamond in the Rough An unparalleled laid-back luxury sanctum finds its way into an unexpected setting. With its premier beachfront location, and a completely secluded feel, the Ibagari Boutique Hotel can best be described as an exceptionally intimate and stylish haven. The 8-room adults-only oceanfront property stands…
Points: How to Travel Sooner, More & Cheaper
Points: How to Travel Sooner, More & Cheaper The answer – POINTS! I love points. I love collecting them and I love using them for free travel even more, I mean who doesn’t love free travel! Over the years I have learned some helpful tricks to collect points faster and while I always share this…
Travel Guide: Oman
A place unknown to many and unconventional to even more, where sandstone mountains giveaway to turquoise waters and the history is to rich, you cant help but smell it…