So many beach resorts around the world follow the same general playbook that when you visit a truly unique one facing the ocean, it makes you want to linger a while and soak it all in. I definitely felt that way after waking up at Punta Islita, a luxury hillside and beach hotel in a [&hellip
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The Four Seasons Tamarindo Resort on the Pacific Coast of Mexico was a decade in the making, but it was worth the wait. It took that long between the initial talks and the first guest check-in to complete the road to the bay, build the structures by the ocean, build the cliffside suites, finish all [&hellip
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Someone greeted me at the entrance and checked my name, then with a welcome cocktail in hand, I strolled the gardens and looked at plant boxes filled with spearmint, cilantro, habanero peppers, cherry tomatoes, and more. Tonight some of these items would show up on our plate, during a communal dinner at a long table [&hellip
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Scenic Eclipse Cruise dining is really something special, but it’s a nice bonus that the kitchen is run in a way that’s not fouling the planet in the process. You can eat well guilt-free, as well as drinking the unlimited desalinated water the ship produces, while having some of the best gourmet meals you’ve experienced [&hellip
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Looking for the best places to eat in Puerto Vallarta? Nobody can promise a perfect dining list since this is a big beach resort vacation destination with hundreds of spots to choose from. We have eaten our way across the area several times over the years though and have a good sense of which Puerto Vallarta [&hellip
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Mendoza, Argentina is a vibrant city that’s the epicenter of South America’s wine industry, located in the foothills of the Andes. It is the fourth-largest city in the country and is known for its stunning views of vineyards and mountains, lively culture, and world-class wineries. Most visitors come here for some kind of wine experience, [&hellip
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