Archive for the ‘Hotels’ Category

High-End Lifestyle Magazine Features Mexico in Jan/Feb 2012 Issue; Selects San Miguel de Allende as Great Escape for 2012

High-end regional lifestyle magazine, 805 Living, selects Mexico as a ‘Great Escape of 2012′ in its January/February 2012 issue. The four page color spread written by Jennie Nunn, features the gorgeous city of San Miguel de Allende (Guanajuato) and highlights iconic images of its most picturesque sites. “Cobblestone streets, a symphony of ringing church bells from the [...]

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Mexico Receives Most Hotels Ever on Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Gold List

Each year, Condé Nast Traveler Magazine presents its list of best hotels and resorts from all around the world in its prestigious Gold List.  The country of Mexico has a staggering 33 properties on the list this year—the most ever for Mexico and more than one-third the total in the Americas. “In an area stretching from Canada to [...]

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Mexico Continues to Top 2012 Travel Lists – Plus 52 Million Visitors Expected

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 [...]

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Green Travel: Enjoying The Benefits of Sustainable Tourism in Mexico

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 [...]

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Mayakoba Resort Honored as Top Sustainable Development by United Nations World Tourism Organization and Rainforest Alliance

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 [...]

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Travelers Can Bring Holiday Joy to Riviera Maya Through Pack For A Purpose®

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 [...]

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December Deals and Events in Mexico

By all means, Mexico is a festive country, but particularly so in the month of December. If you haven’t visited Mexico in the month of December, I highly recommend it, especially in the colonial cities and even the warm weather destinations as well. Churches and cathedrals have extended services, decorations adorn city blocks and houses [...]

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