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LaLaScoop’d our favorite hotel stay of 2024 – seen in UPROXX

Melissa Curtin (@lalascoop): Xela Tulum – Mexico Privacy and intimacy are the ultimate luxury. A secret door awaits as you enter through a jungle-laden path to a dramatic 12-foot weathered wooden door with clay pots and gurgling water. The new Xela Tulum feels like your own private villa, with just 12 rooms, located on the quieter south side of Tulum, Mexico. The rooms are mere steps from … Continue reading LaLaScoop’d our favorite hotel stay of 2024 – seen in UPROXX

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Escape LA for a stylish weekend in Cabo

The article Vacation in Style was first published in Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine print (September 2024) – Pages 16 – 21 and online at CITYLIFESTYLE.com Los Cabos is one of the top luxury destinations in Mexico, earning its position with steady arrival of private jets. This Baja paradise features a plethora of high-end hotels, fine dining options, lavish spas with water circuits, deep sea fishing, … Continue reading Escape LA for a stylish weekend in Cabo

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Must Try Food Experiences in Tulum and Riviera Maya

Our article Flavors of the Yucatan (July 2024) made the front cover of Taste and Travel Magazine. Plan your next trip to Tulum or the Riviera Maya in Mexico with our favorite local dishes or try to make a recipe at home. 2024 Favorite Hotel Stays: Grand Velas Riviera Maya – family friendly, great for large groups Xela Tulum – for solo travelers, couples, or … Continue reading Must Try Food Experiences in Tulum and Riviera Maya

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Why Zomoz Mezcal should be in your Bar Cart

Mezcal (“cooked agave”), our favorite spirit, is known as “maguey” in Mexico. Meant to be sipped neat in small cups, in Los Angeles you’ll find a mezcal cocktail recipe on just about every restaurant and bar menu, as LaLaLand has caught on to the smoky benefits of this flavor-winning situation. Another reason we love mezcal is we never feel hungover after a night of sipping … Continue reading Why Zomoz Mezcal should be in your Bar Cart

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Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe gets a new wellness resort 

Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe is a wine region in Baja California’s Guadalupe Valley often compared to Napa due to the climate. “Valle” (pronounced Vi-Ay) is a buzzy word thrown about by Angelenos, as there are numerous hip and rustic hotels in this low-key area that draw wine lovers who seek a more authentic and less commercialized wine region. With more than 200 wineries, the area … Continue reading Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe gets a new wellness resort 

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Swimming with whale sharks off La Paz, Mexico

The article Swim with Whale Sharks, the largest fish in the ocean was first published in February 2020 on World Footprints. To learn more about La Paz, read our other articles: Ten Experiences Not to Miss in La Paz on MoneyInc and Destination Guide: La Paz, Mexico on The Heart of the Hotel. Swimming with whale sharks was something I had never contemplated until visiting La Paz, … Continue reading Swimming with whale sharks off La Paz, Mexico

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Make a Mijenta Tequila summer cocktail or sip the new 18-month-aged ultra-premium Anejo

At the beginning of May, we climbed to one of our favorite rooftops in LA – Petit Ermitage Hotel in West Hollywood – to celebrate the launch of Mijenta Tequila’s new Añejo Gran Reserva. Expert Tequilera, Ana Maria Romero Mena flew in from Mexico for this special evening under the Hollywood stars to share her latest masterpiece, the newest Anejo Gran Reserva edition. From sourcing … Continue reading Make a Mijenta Tequila summer cocktail or sip the new 18-month-aged ultra-premium Anejo

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Get Back into the Swing of Things in Cabo

Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve hopped on a plane and left the country. It was for me. I hadn’t boarded anything larger than my own vehicle since the ol’ pre-pandemic days. So when I received an opportunity to fly down to Cabo and stay for a few days at one of the finer resorts in all of Baja, I figured it was high … Continue reading Get Back into the Swing of Things in Cabo

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Feel renewed in Los Cabos at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf and Spa Resort 

Not every Cabo resort is made the same (and we have stayed at many). What sets Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf and Spa Resort apart is its intimate location – an ideal spot for a romantic getaway or a close group of friends. Set at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula and about a 40-minute drive from the airport, the setting is an enchanting oasis of … Continue reading Feel renewed in Los Cabos at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf and Spa Resort 

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