• Jamaica Iced Tea Recipe
    Food,  Mexico,  Recipes

    Jamaica Iced Tea Recipe

    Jamaica is a hibiscus iced tea drink made from dried hibiscus flowers or “Flor de Jamaica.” Not to be confused with the Caribbean island, this drink is pronounced ha-MY-cah in Spanish. When steeped in boiling water the dark red petals makes a deliciously refreshing beverage with many health benefits. Hibiscus petals are high in vitamin C, contain diuretic properties, aid in digestion, but also can be used to stabilize high blood pressure and as an artery and kidney purifier. Jamaica is a popular drink in Mexico We tried this drink back in 2011, while on an art walk in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. One of the downtown boutiques was…

  • Beautiful Pool area at the Grand Solmar
    Mexico,  Money Saving Tips,  Travel

    Surviving Timeshare Presentations in Los Cabos

    When you travel to Mexico, you will be given many opportunities to attend a timeshare presentation. You don’t even have to look for these offers, they will come find you. Timeshare sales are a big business in Mexican resort towns. We have sat through a few timeshare presentations in Mexico and we want to use our experience to help you. The following article features our experiences surviving timeshare presentations specifically in Los Cabos. The advice shared in this article is meant to be light-hearted, yet informative enough to help you determine if you want to avoid timeshares or use them to your advantage. To be honest, I don’t enjoy these…

  • 7 Dresses I wore in Cabo
    Mexico,  Style,  Travel

    Great Outfits to Wear in Cabo Throughout the Year

    Just a few short weeks ago I was busy putting together my wardrobe for our anniversary get-away to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Cabo is one of our favorite places in the world. I was looking forward to walks on the beach, laying in the sun, and having all kinds of new adventures! The following post contains all the fun details of what I wore in Cabo! Amazon to the Rescue As you can imagine not many local stores carry sun dresses and summer tops in January, so I began to look online. Even my favorite online shops were still featuring sweaters and pants. After I got some preliminary ideas from…

  • Sunday Brunch at Flora Farms
    Brunch,  Food,  Lunch,  Mexico,  Travel

    Sunday Brunch at Flora Farms in San Jose del Cabo

    Flora Farms is a beautiful farm to table experience located in San Jose del Cabo. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de Laguna Mountains, this 25 acre farm features a restaurant, bar, produce market, and special events venue (Weddings of note include Adam Levene and Behati Prinsloo). There are also cottages you can rent and a spa for pampering yourself. Culinary classes are offered for those looking for a hands on experience! HOURS: Tuesday thru Saturday: Breakfast: 9am – 10:30am Lunch: 11am – 2pm Dinner: 5:30pm – 9:30pm • Sunday: Brunch: 10am – 2pm • Closed Monday The Bloody Mary Bar Sunday Brunch at Flora Farms  One of my…