A Star of the Mexican Riviera

Once named “The Friendliest City in the World” is a pretty bold statement for Puerto Vallarta, but it’s actually quite nice and seems to handle its notoriety in a rather genuine way, notwithstanding a “Senor Frog’s” cliche franchise bar on nearly every corner and numerous sidewalk touts selling wares and timeshares. More casually referred to…

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Betting on Manzanillo

What else do you do in a city known as “The Sailfish Capital of the World” but hire a sport fishing boat and crew for the day just to see if it’s true? Known for its excellent sport fishing, Manzanillo, Mexico lies along two crescent shaped bays separated by the scenic outcrop of Santiago Peninsula….

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Oaxacan Encore

Huatulco is a tourist development in my favorite Mexican state of Oaxaca, where I spent several extended visits much earlier in my life. We docked at Santa Cruz Port, a favorite with the crew for it’s easy access to the beach of the same name, located right next to the pier with cafes and souvenir…

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Marlin Brando

In real time, we recently visited the vacation and spa destination of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on June 25, where it is said there are so many street vendors you can even buy a timeshare right off the pier, though the beauty of its beaches and abundant aquatic and marine activities just might tempt you….

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