Month: October 2023

Is Mexico an affordable destination? And how much is a meal in Mexico? Given the size and diversity of the country across 32 states, answering budget-related questions is anything but straightforward. Affordability depends on region, season, and the tourism infrastructure of a given location. Nevertheless, Mexico can certainly be a budget-friendly destination with screaming bargains
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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Am I the only one who keeps Pinterest-searching “spooky food?” I’m surprisingly impressed by so many recipes: pink brain topped cupcakes, meatloaf monsters, spaghetti as bloody intestines, mozzarella balls melted into skulls, mummified jalapeno pepper poppers, pot pies with gaping mouths carved out of dough. I
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White sand beaches, swaying palm fronds, colorful coral reefs: for many, the allure of Fiji is in its landscapes. Yet, this South Pacific archipelago is as much an experiential indulgence as it is a visual one. The best weather coincides with higher prices and bigger crowds in Fiji, but there’s never a bad time to
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With its chic all-inclusives, flashy nightclubs and pricey waterfront restaurants, Cancún may feel at times like a playground for the rich, but it’s surprisingly budget-friendly as well.  Downtown, for instance, overflows with good-value accommodations and savory Yucatecan eats that go easy on your wallet. And then there’s the hotel zone’s star attraction, a swath of
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The Emily’s Selva cocktail lounge features city views Chicago is fun. A stay at The Emily hotel makes it even more fun. Echoing the verve and vivacity of its host city, The Emily offers more than simply a cozy room in which to relax and revive for another day of sightseeing. The Emily itself is a destination,
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Rarely have the words harrowing, hopeless, and perilous ever been attached to a wine release. Those phrases are the opposite of what people think when picturing winemaking. Yet, those words perfectly describe the story told in the recently released documentary, Somm: Cup of Salvation, and the accompanying limited-release vintage the story revolves around. The movie
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While I was born and bred here in New Zealand – or Aotearoa, the country’s Māori-language name – I’ve spent enough years away to understand how it’s a destination that can feel comfortingly familiar and completely strange to visitors all at once.  The butter is bright, beta-carotene yellow. Pies are filled with meat. You usually go
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Fiji is an incredible island nation with the kind of stunning beaches and vibrant culture that will make you never want to leave. But first, you need to arrive, and a big part of that is figuring out whether you need a visa and how to get one if you do. The good news is
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Several private Lake Tahoe communities promise the best of mountain living, yet one luxury community exceeds all expectations for what a Lake Tahoe lifestyle can provide. Martis Camp, located just beyond Truckee, on the backside of Northstar California Ski Resort, is THE place for those seeking their magical mountain home. From golf and water sports to hiking and biking
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