State tourism secretary Le Roy Barragan says Zacatecas is romantic IAN STALKER The interior Mexican state of Zacatecas says unmarried couples who arrive there will have no trouble finding venues that will enable them to return home in a state of newlywed bliss. State tourism secretary Le Roy Barragan...
Surfers are among those hosted by Rancho Santana IAN STALKER Nicaragua’s sprawling Rancho Santana resort happily hosts those seeking either waves or well-being. Rancho Santana serves as a resort and residential community on Nicaragua’s pristine Emerald Coast, which fronts the Pacific Ocean,...
Resort guests may be able to see sloths on site IAN STALKER Those staying at Costa Rica’s Copa de Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort can expect to have some particularly low-key neighbours during their time on the Pacific Ocean property. Resort grounds — found in a country seen as a pioneer...
Tourists are welcome to visit and overnight at the attraction IAN STALKER No one should doubt Joaquin Reinaldo Abreu Figueroa’s work ethic. After all, he continues to work daily, despite being 80, and his work happily has him sharing insights into agricultural lifestyles in his native Cuba,...
State is home to awe-inspiring Copper Canyon IAN STALKER Some truly high times await those visiting the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The northern, U.S. border-fronting state is home to the dramatic Copper Canyon, much deeper than the famed Grand Canyon of the southwestern United States, reaching a depth...
Long running show a staple for Havana visitors IAN STALKER The (Havana) show goes on! And on and on and on… Havana’s famed Tropicana will mark its 85th birthday on Dec. 31, 85 years of what Emma Gonzalez Alarcon of Havana tour company Turarte says has been non-stop performances, with the show...
Bolivian hotel a reflection of its surroundings IAN STALKER Guests at Bolivia’s Palacio de Sal should be understanding if they hear staffers chanting that old refrain, “Rain, rain, go away.” After all, precipitation does lead to an unusual hotel situation for a truly unusual hotel....
Property helps with numerous worthwhile causes IAN STALKER Coastal Mexico’s Hotel Maraica San Pancho likes to serve as a best friend to man’s best friend. The community-involved San Pancho, Nayarit eco-hotel hotel among other things works with area residents who help find permanent homes...
Step aside tequila, it’s raicilla’s time to shine IAN STALKER A newish entrant in Puerto Vallarta’s tourism scene wants to shine a light on an old area alcohol that it believes has at times unfairly been denied its place in the sun. Benomade Cultural Experiences in Mexico is affiliated...
Puerto Vallarta properties proud of their cuisine IAN STALKER David Chairez says his employer offers hotel stays that will reassure Mexican food purists on vacation in Mexico who would cringe at the thought of having to chow down on Tex-Mex dishes. Chairez is with Puerto Vallarta-based Hoteles Buenaventura,...
