Destinations

Quest for Mexico’s Sacred Sea Snail

Posted January 20, 2014, Updated July 17, 2023 // by Michele Peterson 9 Comments

A first-hand account of extracting natural dye from the purpura pansa or tixinda, a sacred sea snail in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Posted December 29, 2013, Updated April 14, 2024 // by Michele Peterson 11 Comments

Everything you need to know about getting a hotel day pass in Panajachel Guatemala.

Posted November 2, 2013, Updated March 7, 2023 // by Michele Peterson 4 Comments

Experiencing Day of the Dead at Panteon Antiguo of Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán near Oaxaca City

Posted October 16, 2013, Updated November 17, 2020 // by Michele Peterson 3 Comments

The GoodLife Fitness Club at Toronto Pearson is the first-of-its-kind fitness club in Canada. Here’s what to expect.

Posted October 15, 2013, Updated March 6, 2023 // by Michele Peterson 4 Comments

Take a winter escape to Blue Mountain for a Nordic outdoor spa experience.

Posted May 15, 2013, Updated June 30, 2023 // by Michele Peterson 6 Comments

Everything you need to know about the Carambola Beach Club on St. Kitt’s, a fine-dining restaurant and beach club offering day passes.

Posted March 17, 2013, Updated February 15, 2023 // by Michele Peterson 3 Comments

It’s a waterworld at Secrets The Vine Cancun

Posted February 20, 2013, Updated November 6, 2020 // by Michele Peterson 4 Comments

Go bird-watching, see crocodiles and eat lunch at the Colotepec River estuary at Barra de Navidad, Oaxaca Mexico.

Posted April 19, 2012, Updated January 9, 2022 // by Michele Peterson 4 Comments

Hike to El Chiflon, one of Mexico’s most beautiful waterfalls