February 9, 2012

Mexico’s Alternative to Halloween – Dia de Muertos

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I’m not a big fan of Halloween.  It’s not for any particular religious or cultural reason, I just don’t like dressing up in costumes and begging for candy.  OK, as adults that’s not exactly how we celebrate Halloween, but I don’t particularly care for the adult version of the holiday either. But, this is a [...]

Take a Submarine Ride into the Deep

Today I’m pleased to introduce you to Jon Rochetti, a fellow travel blogger and friend, and who, over the years, has shared with me his wonderful city of Washington DC.  Today he writes a guest post about a trip to Cozumel, Mexico. — The image of the submarine varies. Let it be Jules Verne’s submarine, [...]

Flyaway Cafe’s Travel Favorites 6-14-09

With only three sleeps before I head off to Italy, much of my time this week has been spent reading up on all sorts of wonderful things about Italy, and doing some research about Croatia. Still, I did get intrigued by a number of other topics, though. . . . Eyeflare – 9 airport rip [...]

Flight Attendant Friday: Cancun Update

Q.  You said that you were going back to Cancun.  Have things changed?  What’s the travel picture look like for that part of Mexico. A.  Yes, I did return to Cancun, and found it just as lovely as the week before! The flight was booked at a slightly higher passenger count, and that’s a good [...]

Flight Attendant Friday: Swine Flu Podcast

Ah, the place has been abuzz with talk about travel and swine flu.  Hopefully you read my post yesterday about my personal assessment of Cancun, and why I think it’s safe to visit.  In fact, I’ll be back there next week. Today’s questions comes from Addison Schonland, a principal in IAG (Innovation Analysis Group), a [...]

Swine Flu Turns Cancun into a Ghost Town

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I’m just back from Cancun, Mexico, and despite dire warnings and precautions from lots of well meaning friends and acquaintances, Mexico held no fear for me. First off, let me address the swine flu issue, and why that didn’t concern me. As an adult in good health, with no immune system issues nor other special [...]

Matchbook Monday: Villa Verano

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Today’s Matchbook Monday comes compliments of Kevin Crain, the reservation manager at Villa Verano.  I met Kevin at a trade show last year, and although I have not had the opportunity to visit his property, I’ve had my eye on it for awhile. Villa Verano is a vacation rental located in the most elite residential [...]

Photo Friday: Tranquility on a Mazatlan Beach

I’m more of a sun junkie than a snow junkie, and this time of year I’d rather be enjoying a beach rather than skiing down the slopes.     A recent visit to Mazatlan revealed a nearly deserted beach.  After taking in this view from my balcony, it was an easy decision to change into [...]

Matchbook Monday: Playa Mazatlan Hotel

Today’s Matchbook Monday is one that I picked up on a visit to Mazatlan just awhile back.  The Playa Mazatlan is one of the few hotels that I’ve been to recently that still allows smoking in the rooms. Playa Mazatlan is located in the Golden Zone (or Zona Dorada, if you prefer), an area on [...]

Photo: Sunset Sail in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a popular Mexico travel destination, appreciated mostly for it’s location on the Pacific Ocean.  It is a port of call for many cruise lines. Given its location on the ocean, Puerto Vallarta is very popular with boaters, and sailboats are a common sight.  Enjoying a sunset cruise, whether on a private [...]