Hello friends,

After dodging white-out highway conditions to the airport, we’re finally settled into our winter home (Guatemala, then Huatulco), where we’ll be based until spring, bringing you travel tips, recipes and more.

With daylight at a premium and cold nights gripping much of North America, we know how heavy the January doldrums can feel. But we’ve got plenty of ways to brighten your winter!

Whether it’s soaking up the sun at the top resorts in Cancun Riviera Maya, savouring the Niagara Icewine Festival, or warming up with a bowl of Caribbean tapado—a rich coconut milk and seafood soup that tops my must-eat list whenever I’m in Guatemala—there’s something here to chase away the chill.

Plus, catch the latest travel news and happenings! Let’s dive in!

Michele of A Taste for Travel

Travel Tips and Planning

Our Top Resort Picks in Mexican Caribbean We’ve just returned from exploring Cancun Riviera Maya and have inside scoop on the best resorts for every type of trip. Whether you're planning a romantic escape or a multigenerational family vacation (like we did!), discover which sunny spots to add to your travel plans. Check out the article

Timely Travel

Beat Blue Monday with a Sweet Escape Brighten your spirits at the Niagara Icewine Festival or take a Tour to Ice Wine Country to discover thie stories behind this rare elixir. Crafted from grapes harvested when temps plunge to a frosty -10°C for 3 consecutive nights, icewine is the perfect sip to sweeten up your winter. Click Here to Learn More

Tropical Table

Tapado Soup Savour the tropical flavours of tapado, a creamy Caribbean soup brimming with coconut milk, seafood and plantain. Popular in Garifuna communities across Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala, it’s the perfect dish to warm up your winter. Click to get this easy recipe! Get the Recipe

Beach & City Buzz

Notable news, updates, and happenings

• We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration to bring you extra perks! Discover the delicious side of Toronto with 10% off public tours from Tasty Tours—exclusive for subscribers like you! Check out this Subscriber Benefit now!
• Chef Tyler Florence (Great Food Truck Race) has joined the team at World Central Kitchen to serve nutritious meals to people affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Click to donate.
• Gina Machorro's Walking Food Tour (a top thing to do in Puerto Escondido) is now offered Monday to Saturday. Book your spot at ginainpuerto@yahoo.com.
• Our Budget Caribbean series is packed with insider tips on ways to save $$ on travel in the Caribbean! Click here to subscribe.​

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