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Places to go, Mexico

March 20, 2019 Cindy Grant All Inclusive, Mexico and Costa Rica

So many places, so little time! Not sure where to vacation this summer? Here are some ideas to get you thinking about your next trip. Tropical Hot Spots Tried and true, add these locations to your bucket list. There’s a wide range of resort sizes and styles to fit you perfectly. Nonstop flights from major US cities Cancun – With its[…]

Ixtapa’s authentic Mexican flare

July 29, 2014 Cindy Grant Mexico and Costa Rica

Research is rough! I just returned from a visit to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo on Mexico’s Pacific coast. This beautiful coastal area sits between Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco on two scenic bays, surrounded by lush green mountains and coconut plantations. This is a great destination for folks who have already done the “usual” Mexico destinations and are looking for something different. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo,[…]

Travel Trends: Costa Rica

November 25, 2011 Cindy Grant Mexico and Costa Rica, Uncategorized

Guanacaste on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast has been growing with 4 and 5 star resorts in the last few years, and flights have increased into the area’s airport (Liberia). The result is a nice selection of upscale and luxury beachfront resorts offering wonderful on-site amenities and activities combined with offsite excursions into Costa Rica’s rainforests, waterways, and volcanoes. Resorts in[…]