Marieta Islands Adventure – A Day on the Water
June, 2013 In my earlier years as a professor of natural history and ornithology, I regularly traveled with students to unique ecological treasures around the world. The Marieta Islands is such a place, one of the best sanctuaries in Mexico for observing sea birds. Beautiful and distinctive craggy cliffs, recesses and caves provide nesting sites …. Read More
The House on the Hill
2013 Passive solar concrete post and beam home in Sayulita A very particular hacienda-style home sits prominently on a hillside in Sayulita. It’s only an eight-minute walk to the beach and five minutes to the town center, a plaza tha tis often bustling with people shopping, dining or just grooving on the vibes of this …. Read More
Blue-footed Booby and More at Marietas Islands, Nayarit
http://themexicoreport.com/blue-footed-booby-and-more-at-marietas-islands-nayarit/ April 27, 2013 In my earlier years as a professor of natural history and ornithology (branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds), I regularly traveled with students to unique ecological treasures around the world. The Marietas Islands are such a destination. The archipelago consists of two uninhabited islands —Long Island (40 hectares) and Round Island …. Read More
Chef Alfredo Perez Gomez – Coming Home to Roast
St. Regis Punta Mita Blog, Guest Blogger Diaries, January 2013 Chef Alfredo Perez Gomez, Signature Five Diamond Award Restaurant Carolina Chef Alfredo Perez Gomez recently joined the resort’s culinary team as head chef at Carolina, St. Regis’ AAA Five Diamond Award signature Carolina Restaurant. The story of 29-year old Gomez’s determination and hard work tells …. Read More
Tony Vargis – Activity Coordinator
St. Regis Punta Mita Blog, Guest Blogger Diaries, January 2013 You’ll find Tony Vargas moving energetically about the resort, bounding from one place to another, greeting people with a smile on his face, outstretched hand and mirthful heart. He’s more than happy to meet a guest for a game of chess, teach them how to …. Read More
Marietas Islands with Punta Mita Expeditions
St. Regis Punta Mita Blog, Guest Blogger Diaries, November 2012 In my earlier years as a professor of natural history and ornithology, I regularly traveled with students to unique ecological treasures around the world. The Marietas Islands are such a destination. The archipelago consists of two uninhabited islands – Long Island (40 hectares) and Round …. Read More
Hugo Gutierrez – Sea Breeze
St. Regis Punta Mita Blog, Guest Blogger Diaries, November 2012 It was a pleasure to sit down with Mexico City born Hugo Gutierrez, Chef de Cuisine at Sea Breeze, for a conversation about his life and culinary career. Chef Hugo wears an engaging and pleasant demeanor, especially when he talks about his three greatest loves …. Read More
French Connection
St. Regis Punta Mita Blog, Guest Blogger Diaries, November 2012 The dining scene at St Regis Punta Mita Resort offers a rich and varied selection of dishes and dining venues that satisfy the needs and desires of a wide-ranging guest list and palate preferences. Executive Chef Sylvain Desbois oversees culinary conception, preparation and presentation for …. Read More
Guests at the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
St. Regis Punta Mita Blog, Guest Blogger Diaries, November 2012 The people I meet and talk with each day at the resort are a friendly lot. Staff and guests engage me in conversation and share their stories daily. Visitors come to relax in this beautiful location, for the personal service, and to enjoy the variety …. Read More
Golfing in Paradise
St. Regis Punta Mita Blog, Guest Blogger Diaries, November 2012 11/6/12 Voting early for President Barack Obama by absentee ballot some weeks ago cleared my calendar for Election Day so I chose to tee it up at 7:30 am on Pacifico, one of the two Nicklaus courses here at the St Regis Punta Mita Golf …. Read More