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How to Go Clothes Shopping in Cancun — Without Looking Like a Tourist
Need some cool clothes in Cancun? Here is how to go shopping for men’s clothes — without looking like a tourist!
Accor Buys Grupo Posadas: The Latest in the Evolution of Mexico’s Value-priced Hotel Chains
Fresh look: The convenience store/deli area at the renovated Fiesta Inn Insurgentes Sur hotel, located in Mexico City. BY MARK CHESNUTThe French hotel company Accor has made headlines in the hotel industry with its purchase this week of Grupo Posadas, one of the largest Mexico hotel companies (at a price of U.S.$275 million). Accor will likely…
VIDEO — Top 5 Reasons to Visit Mazatlan, Mexico
Travelers seeking a Mexico beach vacation mixed with canopy tours, Mexican restaurants and cultural activities should consider Mazatlan. Here’s why.
Aeromexico: New Flights, New Investments, New Uniforms
Project runway: The new Aeromexico flight attendant uniforms, at their 2011 debut. BY MARK CHESNUTNew flights. New airline partners. A fresh infusion of investment cash from Delta Air Lines. And chic new flight attendant uniforms. Aeromexico had plenty to celebrate at its recent industry party in New York City. In this EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW VIDEO (the top…
HOTEL REVIEW: Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Grand Velas Riviera Maya resort, on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. BY MARK CHESNUT During a recent visit to Mexico’s Riviera Maya for the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Americas Summit, I stayed at the Grand Velas Riviera Maya, a beachfront Mexico resort hotel. Here are my impressions of the property. THE STYLE: Set on a…
Beyond Facebook: 6 Cool Apps for Latin America Travel
Getting connected: Friendthem is an app that allows people to friend people on Facebook without searching. We all know how addictive apps and be, and for travelers, having some insider assistance while abroad can be a lifesaver. The services here may get more attention for the info they provide about U.S. destinations, but these 6…
7 Great Places to Shop at Mexico City Airport’s Terminal 2
Mexico City International Airport is home to interesting shopping options, including a FONART shop that features textiles and handicrafts. BY MARK CHESNUT Just because you’re in an airport doesn’t mean you should expect ho-hum airport shopping, predictably generic duty-free and the attendant boring airport gifts. During a recent four-hour layover at Mexico City International Airport’s…
VIDEO: How to Drink Tequila and Agave, in Mazatlan, Mexico
Not sure how to drink Tequila? This video, shot in Mazatlan, Mexico, will show you how to properly enjoy one of the most popular Mexican drinks.
VIDEO: How to Save Money Using Latin America Airline Passes
BY MARK CHESNUT If you’re lucky enough to be flying among multiple destinations in Latin America, one of the most economical ways to do so may be using an air pass, through which various airlines offer big discounts on Mexico flights and South America flights to foreign visitors. In this exclusive VIDEO — the latest…
FLIGHT REVIEW: Aeromexico Economy Class (Boeing 737-800)
Now boarding: The Aeromexico Boeing 737-800 that took me to Mexico City. BY MARK CHESNUTA recent Mexico trip took me on back-to-back Aeromexico flights in the economy class cabin (which is not at all uncommon for me) — one domestic route and one international. Here’s my comparison of the experience on both Mexico flights, and…
People, Planet and Profits: Balancing Tourism with Sustainability
Inkaterra Machu Picchu. Inkaterra won the Tourism for Tomorrow Award this year. BY MARK CHESNUTI recently wrapped up covering the Americas Summit, a global tourism conference organized by the World Travel & Tourism Council that took place at the Grand Velas Resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. This is one of my reports from the event. It is…
Is Less Regulation the Key to Airline Growth in Latin America?
Making connections: El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia. Photo: © Mark Chesnut BY MARK CHESNUTI recently wrapped up covering the Americas Summit, a major conference organized by the World Travel & Tourism Council that took place at the Grand Velas Resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. This is one of my reports from the event. Connectivity…
Travel and Tourism Could Create 5 Million New Jobs: Mexico President Calderon
The Grand Velas Riviera Maya resort, near Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is the setting for the Americas Summit, hosted by the World Travel & Tourism Council. BY MARK CHESNUT I’m currently covering the Americas Summit, a major conference organized by the World Travel & Tourism Council. This is my first report from the event. Travel and…