Discovering Riviera Nayarit Naturally
Discovering Riviera Nayarit Naturally Birds abound and flock to La Tovara National Park. The sanctuary on Mexico’s Pacific coast of Riviera Nayarit and other prime havens in the area are home to the largest concentration of birds in Mexico. They are attracted by an almost perfect combination of climate and environs, mangrove swamps, estuaries and lagoons. The location along …. Read More
Chefs Charm on Course and Enchant in Kitchens at Golf Kitchen Punta Mita
September 2019 The second annual Golf Kitchen Punta MIta event held April 25-28 at the 1,600-acre upscale luxury Pacific coast destination is in the books as sensational, smashing, and delightful. These were descriptions often voiced by many from the opening swing of a four-hole shootout elimination contest between eleven chefs from some of the most …. Read More
Celebrating Punta Mita Food & Golf Events: Legacy of Unparalleled Experiences
The first Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf (PMGG) was not only the beginning of what is now a much anticipated annual event, but also the catalyst to design other notable events that celebrate golf, spirits and cuisine. The galas, particularly the PMHH, have grown from attracting modest audiences of golfers, gourmands, residents and visitors to …. Read More
Dos Catrinas Takes Its Place & Makes Its Mark at Four Seasons Punta Mita
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g499443-d16700362-r749679753-Dos_Catrinas-Punta_de_Mita_Pacific_Coast.html# May, 2019 While in Mexico some years ago, I met and delighted in dishes created by Chef Jorge González at Four Seasons Punta Mita’s restaurant Aramara. Jorge was then already a man of distinction and master of culinary delights. In 2006 he had been selected in a competition as the Best Young Chef in …. Read More
Review: Cape to Cuba, Kalk Bay, South Africa
http://www.cigaraficionado.com/articles/review-cape-to-cuba-kalk-bay-south-africa October 28, 2018 After two weeks exploring and discovering wildlife in the bush of South Africa, a visit to the Cape of Good Hope provided additional perspectives of this vast, diverse country. It was the return drive, though, through the fishing village of Kalk Bay, east of Cape Town, that appealed to our inner …. Read More
Golf Kitchen Punta Mita: A Masterful Epicurean Event
www.golfkitchen.com/news/golf-kitchen-punta-mita-a-masterful-epicurean-event December 7th, 2018 A version of this article also appeared in Punta Mita Living in Issue 12, 2018/2019 The debut of Golf Kitchen, a brilliantly designed food, drink and golf event, was not only sensational but also an overwhelming success that earned it a place on the annual Punta Mita calendar. The April celebration …. Read More
Delightful Ambiance, Delicious Food & Impeccable Service: Tuna Blanca
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g499443-d1239148-r632861191-Tuna_Blanca-Punta_de_Mita_Pacific_Coast.html# May, 2018 The delightful ambiance of the Tuna Blanca restaurant is upbeat and welcoming. Upscale charm and casual elegance extend from the entrance to the deck overlooking the beach at Banderas Bay, an important breeding ground for humpback whales. Options to dine are available both inside and out. I chose a table with an …. Read More
Classic charm, Comfortable and Welcoming Service, Tasty Dining Options: Digby Pines
Digby Pines Resort continues to offer classic old-world friendly charm, comfort and hospitality with amenities befitting modern travelers and the times. Chef Dale Nichols oversees the kitchen and creation of dishes for tasty dining experiences morning, noon and evening. Preparation and delivery of sweet and succulent fresh pan seared Digby scallops collected from nearby waters, …. Read More
Mayakoba Masters of Food, Wine & Golf
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/mexico/mayakoba-masters-of-food-wine-and-golf Second Annual April 20-23, 2017 A symphony of wildlife and glow of twilight on the lagoon combined to accentuate a quintessential tropical evening at Banyan Tree’s upscale Tamarind restaurant. The table’s location beside open, oversized French doors was essentially alfresco dining where delicious creations from the kitchen of Chef Sarahi Ponce were served. The …. Read More
A South African Adventure
Photos by Herb Vinnicombe, Cathy Vinnicombe, Flo Nestor The long journey to N’tsiri, a 10,000 acre private reserve bordering Kruger National Park was well worth the effort. Following a 14 hour flight to Johannesburg, we boarded a prop plane to Hoedspruit. The agriculturally orientated small town in Limpopo province presented itself like a last outpost …. Read More