You may be a fan of the margarita, the classic Mexican cocktail. But did you know there’s an actual National Margarita Day? Taking place on February 22, it’s a great excuse to make yourself a drink, even if you’re not lying back on the beach during a Mexico vacation. Margaritas make good use of tequila,…
Author: Mark Chesnut
How to Ride the New Guadalajara Metro Line 3 (TRAVEL VIDEO)
Getting around Guadalajara has gotten a bit easier with this efficient and economic new transit line.
AIRLINE REVIEW: Aeroméxico Clase Premier First Class (VIDEO)
Is it worth upgrading from economy class to first class on Aeromexico? In my latest air travel video, I provide a first-person, unfiltered airline review of Aeromexico and its first class service, Clase Premier, aboard the Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. In the video, you’ll find details about Aeromexico Sky Priority boarding, airline seating layout, special…
HOTEL REVIEW: Marriott Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas (VIDEO)
The Mexican state of Chiapas is a tourism hotspot for travelers interested in nature, culture, indigenous traditions and adventure travel. There are lots of small hotels in Chiapas with great features that connect visitors with the natural surroundings and local culture. But if you’re in search of a full-service, large-scale hotel with lots of amenities…
AIRLINE REVIEW: American Airlines First Class, Boeing 777 (VIDEO)
Is it worth upgrading from basic economy class to first class on American Airlines? In this air travel video, I’m giving you a first-person airline review of American Airlines and its first class service aboard the Boeing 777 aircraft. In this video, you’ll find lots of details about American Airlines priority boarding, the airline seating…
8 Cool Things to Do at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun (VIDEO)
If you like a relaxed Mexican Caribbean beach vibe and a bit of Jimmy Buffett style, then you’ll probably love Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun, an all-inclusive Mexico beach resort that opened in 2020. In this hotel tour, hotel review and travel video, I take you inside the property to show 8 cool things to…
10 Amazing Places in Latin America for Travel Photos
Travel photos are a great way to document your vacation and to showcase the beautiful places you’ve visited. Latin America, with its diverse geography, architecture and culture, is an especially rewarding region for travel photography that’s worthy of display. Nowadays, it’s easier than ever to create compelling, professional photo art from your travels — visuals…
The Top 12 InstagramTravel Photos of the Year on LatinFlyer
Travelers are inspired by good visuals. And nowhere is this more apparent than on Instagram, where engaging viewers is an ideal way to gauge interest in certain types of travel and destinations. My own top 12 travel posts of the year on my Instagram, for example, make it clear that some destinations stand out more…
Top 5 Latin America Travel Trends of The Year
It’s that time of year. As 2021 starts to look more and more like a faded memory, people are casting their eyes back at the past 12 months — and I’m no different, as I take a look at the top 5 Latin America travel trends of the year. This is actually based on what…
5 Fun Things to Do in Mexico City’s Best Park: Parque Mexico
Mexico City may be a bustling, sometimes chaotic metropolis, but its parks provide beautifully peaceful setting in which to relax. My personal favorite is Parque México, located in the hip Condesa neighborhood. To fully appreciate all it has to offer, we’re joined in this Mexico City travel video by Pablo Rodriguez, a talented Costa Rican…
New COVID-19 Pandemic Travel Rules: 9 Things You Should Do Before Flying to the USA
Are you planning an international vacation or business trip and wondering about the latest changes to pandemic travel requirements? Do you know what you must do to fly into the United States? Then you won’t want to miss this post, as well as my latest pandemic travel video, in which I explain the latest changes…
7 Things to Love at the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort (VIDEO)
Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit is a popular vacation destination for luxury travel, and one of the best luxury hotels in the region is the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, a Mexico beach hotel with luxurious hotel rooms and suites, excellent service and amenities. In this unfiltered travel video, I show the hotel pools, hotel restaurant and…
How to Take the MetroBus in Mexico City
Mexico City is a big and exciting place, and there are multiple options to get around. In this Mexico travel video, I show how to use the MetroBus, a public bus system that — depending on where you’re going and what time you go — can one of the most efficient ways to travel in…
Beautiful Faces of Tianguis 2021 in Mérida, Mexico
If you like Mexican culture and Mexican traditions, you’ll love this video montage from Tianguis Turistico, Mexico”s annual tourism conference. I attend this gigantic event every year to write about the latest Mexico travel news and travel trends for TravelAge West, the leading travel trade publication in the western United States. But one of my…