mexico

We didn't pick Mazatlán, Mexico as a vacation destination for its deep-sea fishing, sailing or any of the other things you can reportedly do there. We picked it because of all the things you don’t do there. Namely, put on pants or shoes (or deodorant, judging from the smell of our fellow tourists). This was our "sit around drinking Mexican beer while reading People Magazine" vacation. But despite our near lack of observable movement, I somehow managed to find things worth writing about: Iguanas, mostly. | Read more »

We hadn't originally planned our two-week vacation to Mexico for its affordability but—when weeks later I found myself unemployed (like the rest of the planet)—it seemed like a prescient choice. Regardless of its favorable exchange rate, Mexico was nonetheless a country with fascinating archeological sites and a rich history that would allow us to slip in a bit of culture between Marghitas. | Read more »

Cabo San Lucas is located at the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula (that thin strip of land on the west coast of Mexico split off along the San Adreas faultline). And calling Cabo San Lucas a beautiful place is understating the obvious. This tropical paradise is awash with cloudless, azure skies and warm, jade waters, home to 80% of all undersea life according to brochures which I have no reason to doubt. It is the definition of a warm weather vacation spot. Perfect for sitting on your butt, soaking up the sun and getting tanked by the pool. But we'll probably never go back.  | Read more »

Amy and I decided to blow five vacation days in Mexico this year. We stayed at the Sierra Plaza Golf Resort in Marina Vallarta, about five minutes from "old downtown" Vallarta. It is a splendid five-star place with all the charm and Mexican tiling anyone could hope for. Like all good resorts, the help were helpful, the rooms were roomy and the bar was swim-up. | Read more »