Villa @ Merida, a Hit!

I am feeling like the Lord Zamna (Mayan Lord) this morning and that has alot to do with my fantastic lodgings. I am at the Villa @ Merida, a 19th century villa that will astound any guest. I started the day with a dip in the pool surrounded with gardens and bright sunshine. After I had my cup of coffee in front of my large room in the courtyard. We met the owner Ben last night, a very friendly Canadian gent filled with info and cheer, a few cocktails back at the hacienda insurred a great nights sleep. This place is amazing and I cannot wait to post some pics as soon as some tech problems are solved, viva Merida!

Good Bye Cancun, Heading to Mexico

It has been a few years since my last visit to Mexico, a country I love very much. When we lived in Scottsdale AZ, Mexico became a place that we would explore as much as possible. We always talked about spending a few months there every year, time moves to fast and ideas fade. While there is no deigning that Mexico has fantastic beaches, it was always the historical cities that peeked my interest.

Merida is one city that I never got to on my travels and from all accounts it is stunning and steeped with culture. Even better is our confirmation that we will indeed be basing at the Villa in Merida a place that is itself layered with history. Special places to lodge are as important to me as the destination itself. Sept. 15 is Mexico’s Independence Day and that should provide some excitement for the stories. Goodbye Cancun, hello Mexico!

Buying Property In the Yucatan

I once flew to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for a hurricane; it seemed like a good idea at the time. I am heading down to the Yucatan with my sister in-law Marge in Sept. with hopes we don’t see one. She is going to invest in property and I’m checking out Merida a place I have always wanted to see. We are looking into a colonial rental complete with dip pool as a headquarters. There were many great looking options online and they were very reasonable. She can work on finishing her second childrens book and I will report on the buying process in Mexico.