12 alleged cartel members killed by Mexican soldiers near U.S. border

Mexican troops on patrol killed 12 gunmen in a clash near the U.S. border in Tamaulipas, according to the government of the northeastern state, which has been rocked by violence linked to organized crime. The slain attackers were alleged members of a drug cartel, government sources told AFP. The shootout occurred when soldiers were patrolling … Read more

Travel writers and chefs reveal their favourite hangover foods from around the world, from the decadent to the bizarre. Which would YOU try?

The idea of being hungover abroad without the comforts of home may fill you with a cold dread. But rest assured, you’re never far away from a hangover cure.  It just might be something of an acquired taste, as we discovered when we reached out to travel experts and chefs around the world to discover what … Read more

Travel expert claims it is CHEAPER to live full-time at an all-inclusive resort overseas than it is to pay rent and expenses in major US cities – as he compares costs of hotel living to his $4,000 outgoings in Seattle

A travel influencer has revealed why it can actually be cheaper to live full-time at an all-inclusive resort than it is to rent an apartment on top of everyday living expenses in most major cities. TikTok creator Ben Keenan, from Seattle, compared his own monthly budget to the estimated cost of a month-long stay at a … Read more

Denver’s Mexican food renaissance showcases loca chefs

Later this month, some of Denver’s most celebrated culinary talents will head down to Mexico for a dinner series at the luxury Rosewood Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya. James Beard finalist Michael Diaz de Leon, who helmed Brutø when it took home one of Colorado’s inaugural Michelin stars, is on the guest chef list. The … Read more

Mexican Avocado Scarcity Affects Super Bowl Guacamole

MEXICO CITY —  As the Super Bowl approaches, there could be problems for guacamole, a favorite game-time food in America: A lack of rain and warmer temperatures has resulted in fewer avocados being shipped from Mexico. The western state of Michoacan, which supplies almost 90% of the creamy textured fruit for the big game, has … Read more

How to get a business class bargain: The tricks to finding luxury travel at the cheapest possible price

For most of us, turning left while boarding and settling down to unlimited bubbly and a lie-flat seat is something we can only dream of. But fares for business class seats have dropped significantly in recent years as airlines struggle to fill their swish cabins. Pre-pandemic, the smartest cabins were taken up predominantly by those … Read more

Eight Brit-favourite holiday destinations with temperatures above 20C during the Easter break

THE Easter holidays are our first real chance of escaping chilly Britain for warmer shores across the Med and beyond. While the break is earlier than normal this year, there are still plenty of places where you can soak up some spring sunshine and clear-blue skies. 8 You could take a look at Mexico if … Read more

New sale has discounted long-haul beach holidays to Mexico, Dominican Republic & Dubai – but be quick

BRITS looking to ditch the grey skies for sun-kissed beaches won’t want to miss these deals. Travel Republic launched a new sale with discounts on hundreds of long-haul beach breaks, including the Dominican Republic, Mexico, the Maldives and more. 2 Travel Republic’s new sale has discounts on long-haul beach breaks, including the Dominican Republic, Mexico, … Read more

Lucina chef opening upscale Mexican concept, Xiquita

At chef Erasmo Casiano’s newest restaurant, guests will be able to peer through a window and watch corn tortillas and tamales made fresh to order. “I want to help people appreciate why the tortilla and tamale are so important in Mexican cuisine,” Casiano said about the restaurant’s Mexico City-inspired menu. Xiquita will serve Yucatan dishes, … Read more

Top 9 travel experiences of 2024, according to luxury advisors

Pandemic-era lockdowns ushered in the rise of “travel experiences” — or meaningful, purpose-driven activities that take a deeper, and often slower, dive into a destination. It’s not enough to simply go to a place anymore; many want to learn about it and be mentally transformed along the way. If that sounds like a tall order … Read more