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Forgetting How to Tell Time at Cheeca Lodge

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By Heather ChamberlainThe sun is setting behind us as we make a sharp left turn into the hotel entrance, and we are immediately transported into a tropical oasis. We are greeted by rich emerald plants and arched palm trees that seem to bow to us as we drive down the narrow path. Just an hour ago we were wedged in traffic, being hypnotized by the constant glare of flashing red … [Read more...] about Forgetting How to Tell Time at Cheeca Lodge

The Perfect Destination for Mayan Weddings: Yucatan Peninsula

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By Anne AdamsITWPA MemberThe Yucatan peninsula is situated on the southeast coast of Mexico where white powdery sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters beckon to young and old alike. Visitors will find a full range of water sports, plentiful golf courses, Maya-inspired spas, an underwater museum, and some of the best restaurants in Mexico. Also found on Mexico’s … [Read more...] about The Perfect Destination for Mayan Weddings: Yucatan Peninsula

How to Buy Wine at a Nunnery

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By Heather RathITWPA MemberA hidden woman speaks, a turntable in a locked room spins, and suddenly, there is wine! Except this is not a wine store, this is a nunnery.Five and a half miles from Playas, a coastal beach town in Ecuador, the shy sisters of a local convent produce chemical-free wines reputed to boost your health. Las Madres Carmelitas del Monasterio de Santa Teresa … [Read more...] about How to Buy Wine at a Nunnery

How to Eat a Guinea Pig

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By Heather RathITWPA Member“Try it!” he urges.My husband invites a squirming me to sample roasted guinea pig (el cuy -- pronounced koo-ie) in a specialized restaurant in Cuenca, Ecuador. A local insists we cannot leave Cuenca until we enjoy their favorite meal passed down from the Inca. For those who consider the guinea pig a pet, a visit to the Guajibamba … [Read more...] about How to Eat a Guinea Pig

Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia

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By Rosie GamlenColes Bay is a gem hidden off the east coast of Tasmania. Abounding with stunning beaches and surrounded by a dramatic skyline of granite mountains known as The Hazards, there is no denying that Coles Bay is one of the most beautiful places one could ever hope to visit. Coles Bay is home to fewer than 500 people, yet frequently attracts visitors from the rest of … [Read more...] about Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia