Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off September 15 and I have been using this as an opportunity to honor our Mexican roots with the children. There are a number of ways to teach children about Hispanic culture. Immersing them in the culture in order to fully understand it is a great way to do so. Of...
I feel like traveling. How about you? The Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico sounds and looks like the perfect Mexico vacation. It was ranked by U.S. News as one of the Best Hotels in Mexico for 2017. As summer vacation planning takes place, I’m dreaming of a warm, tropical vacation where I can just relax, eat good...
It seems like years ago that I was in Mexico with the kids. Having just gone there myself a few weeks ago, I missed the time I spent there with the kids. All I could think about was that I really wanted to go back to create more life-long memories. It was 2011, the kids...
Mexico has a beach for everyone on every side of its coasts. I have traveled to Riviera Maya, Cancun, Playa del Carmen and can’t wait to go to Puerto Vallarta or Cabo San Lucas. From the talcum powder beaches, crystal clear Caribbean water to the giant waves of the Pacific where you can go humpback whale watching....
National Margarita Day is February 22. Seems like a good time to share a recipe for Grapefruit Margarita, one of my favorites. I love a good margarita but the freshness and sour of grapefruit makes this one so delicious. Add some quality tequila and hmmm, you’ll have at least two servings. Let me tell you first...
Excited doesn’t begin to explain how I’m feeling about my next trip!* I’m heading to one of the most sophisticated, ultra luxury, all-inclusive resorts in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the Grand Velas Riviera Maya for its fifth anniversary! The Grand Velas is the only family-friendly, all inclusive resort in the Mexican Caribbean to receive a “Five Diamonds” rating by AAA. Designed...
Traveling to Mexico can be a little overwhelming, especially for fist timers or parents traveling with children. I put together this San Miguel de Allende travel guide in hopes to help anyone traveling alone, with friends, or with kids to make the trip planning process easier. If it’s your first trip to San Miguel de Allende you’re...
What better way to truly expose your children to another culture and language than to travel abroad? Cultural immersion experiences are priceless and offer families many, lifelong memories. We had our own experience in Mexico a few years ago, however, today I’m sharing the story of a father whose family’s trip to the Yucatan yielded...
I always try to incorporate a little Latin flavor into my menus when I’m entertaining for cocktail parties or a dinner. My friends always look forward to it. This Super Bowl Sunday will be no different. Last year I hosted a small party and we had everything from pork sliders to my homemade chicken and beef Empandas. To help...
It’s the day after Halloween which means it is the first day of the two day holiday where we celebrate the dead in Mexico for Dia de los Muertos. This holiday gives us an opportunity to honor our deceased loved ones. First we honor the children on November 1st then on November 2nd we honor...