MagellanStraitsRSSFeed- Photo diary – Three days in Poitou-Charentes 19/06/2013Alexandra’s photo diary following three fab days in Poitou-Charentes…. Day One… Exploring the old port of La Rochelle… It’s unsurprising that La Rochelle is home to the most photographed harbours on France’s Atlantic coast…. Check into Entre Hôtes, full of classic French style – … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Travel Facts#2: Heads of State! 17/06/2013As tourists wander around Westminster absorbing the history of years, they stumble across King Charles 1st and Oliver Cromwell locked in each others’ sight for eternity. It is often thought that Cromwell’s statue – erected in 1899 to a design by Sir William Thornycroft - is avoiding the gaze of the … Continue reading →magellanstraits
- Shaken Not Stirred – “Lady In Red” By The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 14/06/2013Embrace the sunset and the person you love with the latest little soupçon from Shaken Not Stirred. For us, the “Lady In Red” cocktail from The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is the prefect drink for the perfect summer’s evening. Ingredients: - 25ml Southern Comfort - … Continue reading →magellanstraits
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Feeling the cold? Then take a look at our Fab Five Best Beaches from 2012
The first in our count down is the just opened and uber-chic Fairmont The Palm, Dubai. Elegantly framed by palms and with soft golden sand, the beach at The Palm is a perfect way to relax after a day touring this magnificent city. Taking … Continue reading
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Tagged Aix, Beach, Beach Thursday, Beaches, Chichester Harbour, Dog Walking, Dubai, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont The Palm Dubai, France, Ile de Ré, Islands, Luxury, Mexico, Playa del Carmen, Poitou-Charentes, Riviera Maya, The Palm, Tulum, UAE, UK, West Sussex, West Wittering
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The importance of a Pier!
It’s been two years since I last visited Viceroy Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico and during that time, a new arrival has made its presence known – a Pier has appeared. You may think that this is inconsequential but you … Continue reading
The Day of the Dead
When I recently visited Riviera Maya, Mexico this Autumn, I couldn’t help but notice a marked prevalence of all things macabre on sale in just about every shop, in every size, every colour (including day-glo) and every variety (intricate tissue … Continue reading
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Tagged All Saints Day, All Souls Day, Anglo-Saxon, Day of the Dead, Mexican people, Mexico, Pan de muerto, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Viceroy Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula
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Towel Origami: The Viceroy Riviera Maya Way!
The housekeeping team at Viceroy Riviera Maya, Mexico show their creative side during turn down each night when they build a “towel sculpture” from a repertoire of around 30 designs, beautifully displayed on a guest villa’s bed. Designs might range from … Continue reading
Every resort should have one …
First time visitors to Viceroy Riviera Maya, Mexico, didn’t quite know what to make of him. A loveable little bundle of metal, dressed to impress in impeccable water sports attire, this little fellow was the resort’s mascot, loved by all. Keken – … Continue reading
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Tagged Hotel, Keken, Luxury, Mexico, Riviera Maya, Travel
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If only all breakfasts were like this …
You can, of course, start the day in your private villa at Viceroy Riviera Maya, surrounded by lush jungle vegetation, sharing your space with any number of friendly little animals & birds coming to call. On occasion however it is fun … Continue reading
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Tagged Breakfast, cakes, Food, Fruit plate, History, Hotel, Luxury, Mexican Pastries, Mexico, Pan Dulce, Travel
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In a lather at Viceroy Riviera Maya
One of the most popular services offered by Viceroy Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula has to be their soap concierge. Promptly after check in, the soap concierge arrives complete with an array of five locally produced and hand-made soaps. … Continue reading
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Tagged Hotel, Luxury, Mexico, Riviera Maya, Soap, Travel, Viceroy, Yucatan Peninsula
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Not just any old view ….
Whoever first termed the phrase location, location, location was a genius in my humble opinion. Just take a look at this view of the fabulous beach at Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico I took two years ago – it’s irresistible, isn’t … Continue reading
Hanging around at Viceroy Riviera Maya!
One of the best loved pieces of “furniture” at Viceroy Riviera Maya is the locally made hammocks which hang in the secluded jungle gardens of each of the resort’s 41 villas, perfect for that discreet “siesta”. These hand-crocheted hammocks (available in different … Continue reading
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Tagged Destinations, Hammock, History, Hotel, Luxury, Mexico, Viceroy Rivera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula
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