Curated travel tips, destination guides, happenings, and global flavours—to help you uncover sun-soaked beaches and escapes, from Mexico’s Pacific Coast to hidden Mediterranean coves, with recipes that bring the world’s cuisines to your kitchen.
Hello friends, Summer’s in full swing…our lakes are as warm as the Caribbean (well, almost), beach towels 🏖️ live by the door and evenings stretch long past dinnertime. It’s my favourite time of year!
In Guatemala, this stretch of hot, dry days is called la Canícula, named for Sirius, the dog star in the Canis Major constellation. For the Maya, the "dog days of summer" is a sacred time marked by rain-summoning ceremonies and harvest rituals.
So, this issue is packed with ways to enjoy summer’s harvest: 🥄Tortitas de Ejote – Guatemalan green bean fritters perfect for snacking or brunch. Make them in minutes. 🧅Siboyo Tempera – Aruban pickled onions that go with everything. 🌱Chilled Beet Gazpacho– cooling, elegant and vitamin-rich soup. 🍑Peach Jalapeño Salsa – sweet, spicy, and BBQ-ready.
We're also sharing tips and news if you're headed to Europe, looking for fine-dining or planning a winter escape. ✈️ Scroll down for inspiration.
Let’s dive in!
Michele
Travel Tips and Planning
✈️ Get Inspired by Mexico City
With new direct flights landing in CDMX via American Airlines from Chicago and ultra-low cost Flair Airlines 3 times a week from Vancouver and Toronto (from $140 CAD each way 😄), there's never been a better time to explore one of the world’s most exciting cities.
From street food tours to unforgettable fine dining by visionary chefs like Martha Ortiz at Filigrana restaurant in Colonia Roma Norte, Mexico City is packed with flavour, culture and creativity.
Da Enzo restaurant in Trastevere with Eating Europe.
Global Table
Meet Your New Summer MVP: Tortitas de Ejote
Made from garden fresh green beans + eggs, these Guatemalan fritters are an effortless side, snack, or light vegetarian meal.
Golden outside, tender inside, these Guatemalan Green Bean Fritters (Tortitas de Ejote) are here to save the day when produce is peak and time is short.
The Cocina de Autor restaurants at both Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Los Cabos earned places in the 2025 MICHELIN Mexico Guide, making Velas Resorts the only all-inclusive hotel group in the world with two MICHELIN-starred restaurants. And Michelin dining is part of the resort's all-inclusive package!
Into the Kitchen has launched a new immersive experience where you can cook with Toronto's most esteemed Executive Chefs in their restaurant kitchens. Perfect for gifting!
Big news for marine life! Mexico has officially banned marine mammal shows, including dolphin performances, under the updated General Wildlife Law, an important step toward ending entertainment-driven captivity.
Craving Caribbean this summer? Our Budget Caribbean series is packed with insider tips on ways to save $$ on travel in Aruba, Grenada and other islands. Click here to subscribe.
Curated travel tips, destination guides, happenings, and global flavours—to help you uncover sun-soaked beaches and escapes, from Mexico’s Pacific Coast to hidden Mediterranean coves, with recipes that bring the world’s cuisines to your kitchen.
