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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[…]

Spotlight on St. Martin

September 15, 2016 Cindy Grant All Inclusive, Caribbean

Photo courtesy St. Maarten Tourism St. Maartin/St. Martin is a lively 37-square mile island east of the Virgin Islands which is governed by two nations, Netherlands and France. There are 37 beautiful beaches (one for every square mile, apparently), plenty of shops and restaurants, and a laid-back Caribbean ambiance. The main center on the Dutch side is Philipsburg, and here[…]

Flip flops in the winter

January 3, 2013 Cindy Grant All Inclusive, Caribbean, General, Hawaii, Mexico and Costa Rica, Tahiti/French Polynesia

Christmas and New Years are behind us, the decorations are put away. Now what the next two or three months will be is cold weather, bleak skies, and slippery walkways. So, no wonder mid January through mid March is the time to escape the cold weather and head to the tropics. If you are entertaining the idea of getting away[…]

Ocean Coral & Turquesa Resort, Riviera Maya: Easy on the wallet

December 7, 2012 Cindy Grant All Inclusive, Mexico and Costa Rica

I just returned from a short stay at the 3 ½ star all-inclusive Ocean Coral and Turquesa Resort, located in Riviera Maya (south of Cancun airport). I’m happy to report that this resort is a great choice for my clients who are looking for an inexpensive vacation option that is friendly on the budget. With a renovation of the rooms,[…]