Hype and Spin Archive

Why You Should Trust Our Professional Hotel Reviews

Here at Luxury Latin America, we promise to only bring you professional hotel reviews by contributors who are well-traveled and have a long history of evaluating luxury properties.   That shouldn’t be such a stretch to claim for any publication telling you where to stay, but it is. As someone who attends travel conferences and [&hellip

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The Best Mexico Bars in 6 Mexican Cities

Where can you find the best Mexico bars? For a second year in a row, the judges at North America’s 50 Best Bars are going to try and tell you. Since drinking and bars are a subjective pastime we will leave it up to you if you follow their advice or not, but here is [&hellip

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Tequila Cosmico Cristalino Review: a Bit Strange, but Tasty

When a bottle of Tequila Cosmico Cristalino appeared in my all-inclusive resort minibar recently, I was intrigued and looked forward to trying out something new. I got a bit of a strange surprise when I popped it open. It’s always a joy to discover a new tequila brand and have it be a happy surprise. [&hellip

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Hit and Miss Tourism Slogans From Latin America

Tourism slogans are meant to sum up the appeal of destinations in just a few words, the same way a brand’s tag line does. Ideally, they are short enough to go on a hat or water   bottle, but powerful enough to convey a strong emotional connection or make a pitch for why you should visit. [&hellip

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3 Luxury Tulum Resorts That Aren’t Just Hype

How do you separate the true luxury resorts in Tulum from the ones that are just faking it? When every place has “luxury” on its home page–in a beach area that’s not even on the electric grid–how do you filter out the hype? Well we’re here to help with that, by posting detailed reviews of [&hellip

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The 5-Diamond Resorts of Mexico

[Editor’s note: this 5-Diamond Resorts of Mexico post was updated in March of 2024.] The AAA 5-Diamond Awards are, in most respects, the most exclusive listings out there for North American hotels and resorts. There’s a thorough vetting and inspection process the properties go through and a long checklist of amenities that need to be [&hellip

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