Catching up on some (good old-fashioned) magazine reading yesterday, this cover story from the January/February 2012 issue of National Geographic Traveler caught my eye — “The Buzz in Mexico” – A feature by writer Melina Gerosa Bellows on the endangered, stingless Melipona beecheii bee, found in Riviera Maya, Mexico and sacred to the Maya for [...]
ABC News recently ran a report showcasing Mexico’s Monarch butterflies titled, ‘Up Close and Personal With Mexico’s Monarch Butterflies‘ – Here is a glimpse from the author, Ginger Zee: While traveling to cover the World Cup of paragliding in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, I was happily informed that if we took a short drive we [...]
In early December, I posted an article compiling the numerous lists that Mexico was topping for 2012 travel. Included were lists from top travel guru guides like Frommer’s, Lonely Planet and Moon Travel Guides. In the last few days, I’ve noticed that Mexico continues to top 2012 travel lists and trends, especially in regards to [...]
The 3rd Annual ArteVida Fundraising Gala will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2012 from 6-10pm and will benefit PEACE (Protection and Education, Animals, Culture, and Environment), a non-profit organization based in Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico. The exclusive event will take place at the renowned Casa China Blanca in El Farallon, Los Veneros, site of [...]
I’ve been tagging a lot of posts lately under the category of ‘eco-friendly’ – and just posted something this week on Mayakoba (located in Riviera Maya) winning another green award for it’s exemplary sustainable actions. In thinking about the heart of sustainable tourism and what someone might experience on a green vacation in Mexico, I [...]
The ultra-luxury eco-resort, comprised of Banyan Tree, Fairmont and Rosewood Hotels, is recognized with top awards for sustainable and responsible tourism development. Riviera Maya, Mexico – Officials from United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Rainforest Alliance gathered last night to honor Mayakoba Resort and developer OHL Desarrollos as a world leader in sustainable tourism [...]
This holiday season Fairmont Mayakoba invites guests to Pack For A Purpose® and with a little effort guests can bring holiday joy to children in Riviera Maya. RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO, December 13, 2011 – Santa Claus may be much expected by children around the world, but in Mexico the little ones await the arrival of [...]
