Monthly Archives: May 2008

Beer and Mexico are practically synonymous—the light brews at least. The list of big names resonate old-world Hispania and are notorious outside their country of origin—Bohemia, Corona, Dos Equis, Modelo Especial, Negro Modelo, Pacifico, and Tecate. Long-touted as a haven for the best beers of the world, the educated beer-connoisseur or casual drinking can correct … Continue reading

When we think of culture, we thing of food, language, unique customs, and the arts. In Cancun, the latter is often depicted in bright colors and vibrant music that populated parks and street corners. What often slips the minds of visitors to this popular Mexican city is that besides the chic Cancun luxury resorts, beaches, … Continue reading

It’s strange, really, that despite all the downward economic trends, the hospitality industry is still strong as an ox and lively as ever. What’s especially surprising is the trend that sees vacationers gravitating toward the luxury all inclusive Cancun resorts which may or may not include Paradisus Riviera Cancun Resort and Dreams Cancun—it does. So … Continue reading

If you’re like me, tipping anywhere outside of a restaurant setting equates to confusion. Who do you tip? And if you do tip, then how much do you tip? It’s unsurprising, then, that this dilemma is something of a world-wide epidemic. Billions of people confront a similar scenario every day. Tipping on vacation, however, is … Continue reading

You’ve spent the last five hours in a stuffy, close-quartered cabin; what sleep you had originally planned on was whisked away by an ensemble of crying babies and plane turbulence. When you finally arrive to Cancun, its beauty eludes you as your only priority is getting to that luxury Cancun resort and crashing into a … Continue reading

Golfing beyond the local greens is popular fare these days; teeing off with rainforest at your back, or a sun setting in to ocean, or swinging into a mounting range volcanoes. In Cancun, two new Greg Norman courses join a legendary Jack Nicklaus course to confirm what most familiar with the game already know—Mexico is … Continue reading

Whether or not you noticed—and I certainly have—we’ve been trapped in the midst of seemingly the worst drought in years. We’re meeting our rain quota; the crops are doing fine; and I’d say our economy is managing. What I’m speaking of is the lack of parties. It hasn’t been rough in Cancun, but for our … Continue reading