Located in South Texas, the town of Cuero got its start as a stopping point on the Chisholm Trail, a trail that was used for driving cattle from Texas to Kansas. Today the town is the home of the Chisholm Trail Museum. And just so you don’t get laughed at, the way you pronounce Cuero is “Kwair-oh”, meaning hide or leather in Spanish.You can learn a lot from museums about … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy A Little Taste of Cuba in Texas
They say, “Choose something you love and you will never work a day in your life”. That is only partially true. Manny Lopez, Owner of El Cubano Cigars, certainly loves what he does and you can tell he thoroughly enjoys all the aspects of the business, except maybe the regulations, but he is one hard working man. Manny does about 100 events a year where he goes off site or hosts … [Read more...]
Grand Palladium Resort and Spa Costa Mujeres Mexico
Palladium Hotel group is comprised of over 50 hotels in 6 countries. The newest property in the Palladium Hotel Group is the 670 room Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort and Spa in Costa Mujeres, Cancun Mexico. The property opened in Nov 2018 and in January 2019 I was part of a group of travel writers invited to spend a couple of nights and check out the property courtesy of … [Read more...]
Grand Velas Riviera Maya All Inclusive Luxury Resort and Spa, Playa Del Carmen
Full disclosure, I was given complimentary accommodations while attending a travel writers retreat in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. The opinions however are all mine.There are a lot of Hotels and resorts in Playa Del Carmen but for a truly luxurious stay the Grand Velas Riviera Maya can’t be beat. While I don’t exclusively stay at luxury resorts and hotels, I have been to … [Read more...]
How To Visit The Mayan Ruins of Coba Mexico
Disclosure, I was invited to visit Coba and experience this tour with a group of writers courtesy of Alltournative toursThe ancient Mayan city of Coba was first settled between 50 BC and 100 AD but it was during the time between 200 and 600 AD that Coba became a prominent city and one of the most powerful Mayan city states in the Yucatan peninsula. At the height of its … [Read more...]
