Most people haven’t even heard of it. While Cancún, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta always steal the show, there is one city that remains so authentically Mexican, you need to keep reading to find out if it even matches your vacation vibe. I have been traveling south to spend my winters in Mazatlán for the …

Remember the good ol’ days? It wasn’t that long ago that you could snag a seven-day, five-star, all-inclusive getaway south of the border for a couple of grand. Fast forward to 2026, and that exact same week-long luxury beach holiday is now routinely tipping the scales at $5,000 or more. Between the surging Mexican ‘super …

Well, this is a shocker… But sticker shock may be to blame. Everyone deserves a vacation, but there are certain places that outprice those of us with some extra commas in our bank account. Let me retract that — I’m in the one-comma club, so count me out on this one. Despite years of sky-high …

I lost count of how many texts and DMs I received this week when people found out I was in Mexico. You know what I’m talking about, of course… Mainstream media, every travel publication, and numerous U.S. government-backed alerts had left loved ones and travelers with bags packed and ready to go in a tizzy. We won’t …

Let’s be real: saying you’re “going to Mexico” is about as specific as saying you’re “having dinner.” Are we talking street tacos or a seven-course tasting menu? The vibes across Mexico’s coastline are wildly different, and picking the wrong spot can ruin a trip faster than a bad tequila hangover. You’ve got the Pacific side, …

Everyone has an opinion on Mexico. Some think it’s a phenomenal country to vacation in, just about anywhere, whether it’s a timeless colonial town or a world-class beach destination. On the flip side, many view Mexico through the lens of mainstream news — and that’s where many are missing out on some truly astonishing places …

Let’s be real: you love Mexico. We all do. But you’re tired of the “Big 3.” You’re tired of fighting for a patch of sand in Cancun, paying $30 for a cocktail in Cabo, or navigating the bachelorette-party chaos of Puerto Vallarta. You’re a savvy traveler. You know there has to be more. You’re right. …