Monthly Archives: April 2010
Zoot Suit Playing in Mexico City
Luxury travel enthusiasts traveling to Mexico City should enjoy this year’s production of Zoot Suit, which premiered this week and will run through July 4th. This production of Luis Valdez’s classic musical marks the first time Zoot Suit has ever been put on, in full scale, in Spanish.
The Truth About Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo used to be one of my favorite holidays when I lived in the US (one I still miss dearly), but I have to admit that I never really knew what I was celebrating until I moved to Mexico.
New Promotion Four Seasons Punta Mita
We just got an update with some great summertime promotions from the Four Seasons in Punta Mita, Mexico: Bed and… Read more »
Baja’s Wine and Food Festival Season is Here
Great wine and savory food are two staples of proper luxury travel. Baja California has both (in abundance) and from April to October, the region showcases the best it has to offer in over 60 events.
Mexico’s New Minister of Tourism Ready to Go
Just weeks after being appointed Mexico’s new Minister of Tourism, Gloria Guevara spoke at Tianguis about how Mexico has not… Read more »
Cabo San Lucas International Film Festival
Traveling to Cabo San Lucas for their International Film Festival is a must for anyone who loves luxury travel. The event, which will be held from November 5th to the 10th, is sure to be nothing short of glamorous as many of Hollywood’s celebrities with homes in the area are expected to be in attendance.
Ancient Ruins Continue to be discovered in Mexico
The archeology department of Colorado State University has recently discovered and mapped an ancient city of the Purepecha people near Lake Patzcuaro.
Paul McCartney in Mexico
Paul McCartney’s upcoming concert in Mexico City set a record with its ticket sales. Tickets for the show on Thursday May 27th in Foro Sol Stadium, which seats 60,000 people, sold out in just a few minutes, putting McCartney at the top of the quickest-to-sell-out concerts list for the enormous stadium.
2010 World Celebrities Motocross Race in Mexico
If you’re interested in some adventure in Mexico, you’ll be sure to love this event. On July 31st and August 1st, some of the world’s best and most famous motocross racers will travel to the Colonial Heartland of Mexico for the 2010 World Celebrities Motocross Race. The even will take place just outside of Guadalajara at the Nicolas España motordome.
Wine and Cheese Festival in Tequisquiapan, Mexico
Any fan of luxury travel will love the National Wine and Cheese Festival of Tequisquiapan, which will take place from May 28th to June 6th in Mexico’s Colonial Heartland. I love the way they describe the festival as, “Paying homage to the art of living well.”
Bike Share Program Happening in Mexico City
If you want to stay Green while traveling to Mexico City, take advantage of the city’s new bike share program, Ecobici. Although the abundance of cobblestone streets doesn’t exactly facilitate bicycle riding, the three-month-old program seems to be flourishing.
Beatnik Fans Will Love Mexico City
If you love Beatnik literature, booking a Mexico City trip will transport you back in time to hear the sounds, smell the smells, and see the sights that inspired Beat heroes such as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and others.
Journey Mexico Partner Properties on Conde Nast 2010 List
Two of our partner properties, The Banyan Tree Mayakoba and the Saint Regis Mexico City, both made Conde Nast Traveler’s “Hot List Hotels” for 2010.
New MACAY Museum Exhibit Opens in April
From now (April) until June of 2010, MACAY will be displaying their latest exhibit featuring works of the renowned Leonardo Nierman in salons 6 and 7 and in the Expoforo of the museum.
Protest Graffiti Mexico: Oaxaca Now For Sale
Mexican police officers opened fire on a group of protestors who were advocating for the right to an education. A strong social backlash was channeled through the art form of graffiti, and Protest Graffiti Mexico: Oaxaca is comprised of images of the graffiti photographed by, the now deceased, Elaine Sendyk.
Coco Nogales Surf Contest in Oaxaca
Coco Nogales, a professional surfer and local of Puerto Escondido, is putting on a surf contest April 29th and 30th,… Read more »
Somewhere Near Tapachula Documentary
Below is the trailer for a documentary film called Somewhere Near Tapachula about a mission in Tapachula, Chiapas for Mexican… Read more »
Annual Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race Begins Next Week
If you are interested in sailing to Mexico, next Friday, April 23rd, marks the beginning of the 63rd Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race, the word’s largest international yacht race. So far there are 210 yachts registered for this year’s event.