Destination Wedding: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

The minute my then-fiancé and I arrived on the rooftop of the Rosewood Hotel in magical San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for the first time, we both knew THIS was where we would get married! We dreamt up so many incredible destination wedding ideas and none of them gave us that instantaneous spark like this cobblestoned colonial town. A fun & unique yet traditional destination was a MUST for us and San Miguel oozes all of the above.

Now, planning a destination wedding in another country on your own is a task I think, in hindsight, I may have underestimated but it is and was doable and I enjoyed pouring every ounce of creativity into making that weekend as unforgettable as possible. Of course, you can hire a planner either locally, through your venue, or a specialty destination wedding planner. I just preferred to work through every detail on my own so I knew that nothing would go unconsidered…

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Cuba Packing Guide: What to Bring

Cuba Packing Guide

While honeymooning in Cuba, I couldn’t help but compile a list of all the items that either I wish I had brought with me or that I was happy I did bring with me. Cuba is such a beautiful destination but it is definitely a place trapped in time as far as many amenities and service go. To help make your Cuban adventure more hassle-free, here is the list of items I would recommend bringing with you:

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Global Entry Application Process & Tips

The Glossfox's Travel Tips for Global Entry Application

Do you travel internationally at least 1x per year?  If so, you may want to seriously consider applying for the Global Entry program.  It includes all the perks of TSA Pre-check and for an extra $15 you can get expedited entry back into the country at major U.S. airports!  The total $100 fee covers you for 5 years too!  Several credit cards such as American Express Platinum will even cover the fee for you when you charge it to that card.  I think I held off applying for so long because I was dreading having to go into LAX for the interview.  Now that it’s done, I can say it was well worth it and I wish I would’ve done it sooner saving myself tons of time waiting in security lines and customs lines over the last few years.  Here is how it works: … (click the “Continue Reading” button below)

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Playa Del Carmen, Mexico: Restaurant Reviews

The Glossfox's Restaurant Reviews for Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

If you missed Part 1 of my Rosewood Mayakoba review, you may not know that I am obsessed with this place!  It truly is a feast for the eyes and for the tummy!  Some of THE best food I have eaten in my life!  Then again, I always say yes to Mexican food so perhaps my heaven truly does exist here on Earth.

Here are my reviews of the eateries around the Mayakoba / Playa Del Carmen / Tulum/ Riviera Maya area that we tried out:

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Rosewood Mayakoba in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico: Travel Tips

Rosewood Mayakoba Beach

The most apropos point I can think of starting my travel reviews is with the place that was the catalyst for this blog: Rosewood Mayakoba in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.  This was the final stop on our perfect honeymoon, which was the perfectly planned ending to a magical trip.  This was no accident that I picked this place.  I did my research and was handsomely rewarded and thensome.  Some of the phrases that come to mind immediately when thinking of the Rosewood Mayakoba?  Pure relaxation, over-the-top luxury, beachside heaven, jungle paradise, best food of my life! (although I am partially biased because I am the biggest sucker for amazing Mexican food & seafood), plunge pools

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