Jul 21, 2011 15:26 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
The pool area of Villa Del Palmar
Cancun retains an image as a party-focused, wild weekend sort of destination and that reputation is well earned. However, I recently discovered another more serene side of this Mexican resort town and I reveled in the thrill of no crowds, no rowdiness and no regrettable memories. For travelers that seek to soak up the intense Mexican sun, dive into authentic dishes and just relax, Villa Del Palmar resort is for you. Nestled on the sandy peninsula 25 miles north of the raucous hotel zone, Villa Del Palmar provides a vacation experience that is literally a world away from the typical Cancun vacation. Read More »
Jan 30, 2011 14:36 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
A mermaid mirror at Farifield Gallery
The breezy, 21-mile-long island of Barbados beckons lots of visitors with lovely white-sand beaches and crystalline water but I actually spent more time sinking my fingers into clay. Thanks to the rich clay deposits that fill Chalky Mount, which is the highest point on the island, Barbados boasts a cottage industry of pottery making that has thrived since the 19th century. One of the most memorable is Fairfield Pottery and Gallery in St. Michael . Read More »
Jan 08, 2011 11:52 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Valentine’s Day should inspire lots of romantic ideas and it doesn’t get any better than a picturesque vow renewal ceremony on a Hawaiian beach. Outrigger Hotels in Hawaii will offer complementary vow renewal ceremonies for hotel guests at Outrigger Reef on the Beach, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach on Oahu and Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation on Kauai on February 14. Read More »
Oct 23, 2009 11:00 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Thatched roofs of the Park Royal Hotel
The name Cozumel means “land of the swallows” but it should mean “land of the laid back vibe.” The tiny island is just 30 miles wide and 10 miles long but it’s filled with a quiet beauty that encourages you to linger.
I was invited on a Cozumel media trip by Royal Holiday Resorts a few months ago and I enjoyed a soothing and colorful stay. Cozumel was settled by the Maya over 2,000 years ago and the lush grounds of the Park Royal Hotel where I stayed boasted many tributes to Mayan culture like the towering statue and serene fountain below. Read More »
