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    • Belize
      • Ambergris Caye
      • Caye Caulker
    • Cambodia, Koh Rong Samloem
    • Costa Rica
      • Arenal and La Fortuna
      • The Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park
      • Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Guatemala
      • Lake Atitlan
    • Indonesia
      • Ambon, Maluku
      • Bali
      • Gili Islands
      • Kai Island, Maluku
      • Raja Ampat
      • Sumatra-Belitung Island
    • Mexico
      • Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo
      • La Paz
      • Patzcuaro
      • San Miguel De Allende
      • Todos Santos-The Antidote To Cabo!
      • Zipolite Beach: A Complete Travel Guide
    • Portugal
      • Beach Porn Alert: 7 Reasons Why You Need To Put Lagos, Portugal On Your Bucket List Now
      • The Top Portugal Beaches To Visit
    • Sri Lanka
      • Colombo, Sri Lanka
      • Ella
      • Mirissa Beach
      • Yala National Park
    • Thailand
      • Bangkok
      • Koh Lipe
      • Phi Phi
      • Phuket
      • Railay Beach-Krabi Town
      • Your Thailand Songkran Water Festival Guide
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    How to Choose the Best Hotel in Mexico: A Smart Traveler’s Guide

    July 2, 2026 / No Comments

    Why Your Hotel Choice Defines Your Mexico Trip Mexico is a country of immense variety — from the jungle-backed beaches of the Riviera Maya to the colonial streets of Mérida and the surf towns of the Pacific coast. The hotel you choose doesn’t just determine where you sleep; it determines how you experience the destination. Pick poorly, and you’ll waste hours in taxis, deal with surprise fees, or feel stuck in a resort bubble. Pick wisely, and your trip flows from the moment you arrive. This framework helps you cut through the choices and choose the right base, wherever you’re heading. The Five-Point Framework for Choosing a Hotel in Mexico…

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    Where should you stay in Los Cabos if you want ocean views, local flavor, calm mornings, and a hotel that feels personal?  Los Cabos can be lively, peaceful, romantic, artistic, or adventure-filled, depending on where you book. That is why choosing the right hotel matters as much as choosing the destination. The best boutique hotels in Los Cabos are not only about pretty rooms. They help shape the whole trip. Some put you close to galleries and restaurants in San José del Cabo. Others bring you near surf breaks, quiet beaches, rooftop views, or farm-style dining.  If you are deciding where to stay in Los Cabos, start with the type…

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    February 23, 2018 / 4 Comments

    If you’ve ever imagined having your own casa in Mexico that overlooks the beach, you can make that dream come true at MiraMar Yelapa. MiraMar is located in the fishing village of Yelapa, Mexico. It is made up of 5 houses that all have gorgeous views of the bay. I loved falling asleep to the sounds of ocean waves each night and lying in the hammock on my private patio while watching the moon rise each night. I stayed in Casa Marietas 1, which had stunning views. It’s the perfect place to stay in Yelapa if you are traveling alone, or for a romantic getaway for a couple. One of…

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    February 19, 2018 / 2 Comments

    When I entered the jungle grounds of Vereda, in Yelapa, Mexico, I felt my entire body relax. After the busy madness of Puerto Vallarta, arriving at Vereda seemed like something out of a dream. Set in the jungle part of Yelapa, I walked down the magical vined walkway to a Paradise full of butterflies, iguanas, and beautiful jungle birds. For my first few nights, I stayed in the Palapa Primavera, a gorgeous palapa cabin that brought so much nature inside the cabin. I loved having my own private outdoor area, and the way that jungle vines provided the ceiling for my bathroom. My nights were filled with sounds of crickets,…

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About Me

I am always looking for the perfect escape, the perfect paradise, the kind of place that tosses your cares into the sea. Fortunately, I have discovered many! I created this site to show you where to go and how to get there. My goal is to show you that Paradise is only a plane ticket (or boat ride) away. I have inspired many others to travel and to create a better life. I am available for inspirational speaking, coaching, writing, travel planning, and photography.

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