Mexican state is proud of its cuisine The state of Yucatan’s Ministry of Tourism (SEFOTUR) launched a campaign aiming at increasing awareness of the state’s culinary offerings, rich cultural history, and current modern gastronomy as an important part of its tourism products. Started on June...

Birds and butterflies abound in country Story: IAN STALKER Photo courtesy: Manakin Nature Tours Colombia is clearly suited for those eager to see some winged creatures. In fact, it is clearly suited for those eager to see a lot of winged creatures, birds and butterflies included. Colombia has again topped...

Home in which Zorro grew up is now part of a hotel IAN STALKER Miguel Angel Leon Chavez wants to make it clear that swashbuckling Mexican Zorro wasn’t simply a Tinsel Town creation. Chavez is the tourism director for the Sinaloa town of El Fuerte, birthplace of the real-life Zorro, with the Zorro...

Varadero hotel is a class act IAN STALKER  School’s not out for Meliá Internacional Varadero guests who want to dabble in the language of Miguel Cervantes, Penelope Cruz and Pablo Picasso during their Cuba vacations. Among available poolside activities for guests are afternoon Spanish...