Mexico Archives - Katherine Gould, Luxury Travel Advisor

Chileno Bay, Cabo San Lucas

My family traveled to Cabo San Lucas for spring break this year. I chose Cabo so we could see whales, ride camels (yes, you can ride camels in Cabo!), and sail around the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas, but also to stay at recently opened Chileno Bay, the newest hotel in Auberge Resorts’ collection. For those of you familiar with Auberge hotels (think Auberge du Soleil, Calistoga Ranch and Esperanza to name a few), any property that falls under their umbrella is guaranteed to be extraordinary, and Chileno Bay proved to be no exception. The service, setting, design, and cuisine are outstanding.

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Akumal and Tulum: The Southern Riviera Maya

I’ve just returned home from a special trip with my family to the southern Riviera Maya of Mexico. I’d been to the Riviera Maya a number of times before but never ventured this far south, where the crowds are sparser, the beaches are prettier, and the pace of life is generally slower.

Akumal Beach — On the beach in Akumal with my children

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Grand Velas Riviera Maya – Luxury All-Inclusive in the Riviera Maya

On a recent trip to Mexico, I visited Grand Velas Riviera Maya, a luxury all-inclusive property that’s been popular with my clients for several years now. This hotel is not your typical all-inclusive! It is five star and delivers an exceptionally high level of service to guests. While large in size, Grand Velas Riviera Maya

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Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa, Riviera Maya

I just booked some clients at Belmond Maroma for spring break, which inspired me to feature this Riviera Maya gem in the third installment of Mexico focused posts. I visited the hotel in July and am so glad I had the opportunity to see first-hand why this boutique property has long been considered one of

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Exploring the Yucatan with Journey Mexico

One of my bucket list trips has always been a cultural tour of Mexico. When the time came to plan it, I knew exactly who to call – Journey Mexico, a Virtuoso on-site partner who specializes in creating memorable vacations for luxury travelers throughout Mexico.

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Dreams Riviera Cancun

I’m just back from a visit to the Riviera Maya with my family. After much deliberation (there are many hotel choices in this part of Mexico!), I finally settled on Dreams Riviera Cancun as the best property for us. It did not disappoint. Dreams Riviera Cancun offered the perfect blend of amenities I was seeking

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Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas

I’m just back from a magical property located in the heart of Cabo San Lucas called Capella Pedregal. The Capella chain is a relatively new player in the luxury market, so I wanted to learn more about their brand and the experience they offer guests. Upon arrival at their massive wrought-iron gates, which magically opened

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Four Seasons Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

If you love luxury beach resorts and the Four Seasons Punta Mita isn’t on your radar screen, then it should be. Here’s why: the area is completely safe with a wonderfully authentic vibe, and the hotel offers beautiful scenery, extensive amenities, exemplary service, and delicious cuisine. Did I also mention the nightly sunsets that can be

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