Ever had a spicy slice of New Mexico’s Green Chile Apple Pie? Then you don’t know what you’ve been missing—and there’s no better time to get one than at the 35th annual Pie Town Pie Festival in western New Mexico. Every year on the second Saturday in September, this tiny hamlet in the high mountain […]
If you’ve already been south of the border or plan on going there, you’re not alone in your preference: according to the Department of Commerce, about 34% of an estimated 68.3 million US travelers going abroad visited Mexico. Whether you’re seeking fun in the sun, a more highbrow cultural experience or an eco-adventure worth writing […]
The airwaves are once again abuzz with everything Havana thanks to the recent takeoff of the first direct charter flight from New York to Cuba—with others flying between New Orleans and Havana and another from Tampa to the Cuban capital. The weekly service via Cuba Travel Services is a significant milestone under any circumstances, but […]
I’m pretty sure the Spaniards that built the colonial city of Morelia, Mexico, were confectioners at heart. They just had to be: over 200 buildings in this charming historic center are built using pink stone and decorated with so many of arches, spires and domes that they bring to mind a very large, very stylish […]
Mexico has many hidden gems—some more hidden than others—but few shine as brightly as Huatulco, home to myriad bays and dozens of idyllic beaches in the state of Oaxaca (Wah-HA-ka). This Pacific paradise is a tranquil destination coupling primitive charm and natural beauty with amenities such as upscale resorts, shopping (don’t miss the Museum of Oaxacan […]
Known as the “Shrimp Capital of the World”, the port of Mazatlan is a vibrant seaside city that was once the recipient of tons of gold and silver mined from the nearby mountains and is today recuperating its status as a beloved Pacific Coast getaway for thousands of travelers from North America. While most of […]
