The boat leaves the marina in the late afternoon, before the light starts to change, and for the first few minutes it is just a boat ride. Then you clear the breakwater and the full arc of Cabo San Lucas bay opens in front of you, El Arco visible at the far end, sea lions […]
Why Fall Is One of the Best Times to Visit Mexico
The phrase “fall travel” means something different in Mexico than anywhere else. There is no color-change foliage, no sweater weather, no pumpkin everything. What there is instead is warm ocean water, lower humidity, golden afternoon light that photographers plan trips around, and a cultural calendar that makes October and early November among the most interesting […]
The October Glow: Where to Find Mexico’s Most Beautiful Sunsets
There is a particular quality of light in October that photographers chase and travelers stumble into by accident. The sun sits lower in the sky than in summer, which means the golden hour stretches longer, the shadows run warmer, and the colors at dusk reach a depth that the high-sun months simply cannot match. In […]
Taste Your Way Through Mexico
The phrase “Mexican food” is doing a lot of work for a country that spans 31 states, dozens of indigenous culinary traditions, five distinct climate zones, two coastlines, and 3,000 years of agricultural history. What you eat in the Yucatan has almost nothing in common with what you eat in Baja. What is served in […]
Two Hours in Santa Maria Bay Will Be What You Talk About for the Rest of the Trip
There is a bay about 20 minutes east of Médano Beach that most Cabo visitors walk right past on the map. It does not have the famous arch. It is not full of beach bars. It is quieter, calmer, and on any given morning in July, it is one of the most beautiful stretches of […]
Summer in Mexico Hits Different at Every Destination. Here’s What You’re Missing.
There is a version of summer travel that most people never discover because they book the same week they always book and do the same things they always do. This article is for everyone ready to try the other version. July at our destinations across Mexico is not a compromise. It is not the quiet […]
Before You Pack the Sunscreen, Read This
One of the best things about being a part of a Vacation Club is the opportunity to travel. Whether you’re going to your home resort, trying out a new destination, or taking a family vacation, having the right kind of travel protection can really help you if something happens before or during your travels. Chubb Travel […]
The Day You Go Underground: Cancun’s Cenote & Jungle Adventure
There’s a moment on this tour, and if you’ve done it, you know the exact one, where you lower yourself into the water and your brain just… stops. Not in a bad way. In the way where you forget the flight you came in on, the phone in your bag, the list of things you’re […]
“We Almost Didn’t Come in July. Now It’s Our Favorite Month.” A Member Story
The following is a travel story submitted by Carol and David M., members since 2007, from Scottsdale, Arizona. We asked members to share what summer travel means to them, and Carol’s note stopped us in our tracks. We think it’ll do the same for you. I have to be honest with you. For the first […]
Meaningful Treasures to Bring Home from Vacation in Mexico
Mexico’s local markets provide shoppers with opportunities to find culturally relevant and artisan-made products to bring back home. The products found at these markets create connections to Mexico’s culture, craftsmanship, and traditions. This shopping environment provides a unique opportunity for the traveler to slow down and think carefully about which products they would like to […]