Latin America

Do you feel it? There’s a chill starting in the air… it’s time to start planning a winter getaway to Puerto Vallarta! You know that Puerto Vallarta has beaches, sunshine and great resorts, but this Mexican vacay hotspot is much more than just a beach getaway. This popular sun destination offers a multitude of cultural experiences that …

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Our spring break cruise stopped in three Mexican cities during our one week holiday. By far, Puerto Vallarta, was our favorite port of call. It had been over 25 years since my last visit to what was then a sleepier seaside town. Today, Puerto Vallarta is a bustling and busy tourist center that regularly tops ‘Best or Most Romantic or …

Beach + Sun Fun in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Read More »

At the Travelling Mom, we’re big on education through travel. We love learning about a new place, its history, unique story, and the traditions that make it special to locals and visitors. While we always try to learn as much as we can before we visit a new destination, it can be tough to research …

Win a ToursByLocals guided tour and help Passports with Purpose Read More »

The waters of Guanacaste have a secret. An organism living in the warm waters of the Pacific that can only be seen at night. Aimee knew exactly what it was; she’d seen it before. “Phosphorescence!” Like fireflies, the tiny creatures light up with the gentle agitation of our hands moving back and forth in the …

The living lights of Playa Conchal, Costa Rica Read More »

Touching down into the little town of Loreto, Mexico, I saw immediately that I’d arrived somewhere very different. This was not the typical, sophisticated Mexican resort area I had expected. As I hadn’t been to Mexico in over twenty years, this was a wonderful surprise. Loreto is very well situated on the east coast of the …

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