Hello friends,

With the holiday season on the horizon, we’re looking forward to winter escapes in Guatemala and Mexico along with the joy of festive gatherings and holiday food inspired by our travels.

To help you celebrate 🥳 the season, we’re sharing our favourite appetizer recipes to bring a taste of globe cuisine to your holiday table.

And to kickstart your 2025 travel planning 🌎 check out our in-depth guide to a secret beach 🏖️ that will make you forget about winter, along with tips for exploring one of the year’s most buzz-worthy cultural destinations.

Plus, don't miss our roundup of the latest news and happenings in Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean.

Let’s dive in!

Michele of A Taste for Travel

Travel Tips and Planning

Escape the Crowds in 2025 With its aquamarine waters and dramatic cliffs, Playa Estacahuite is one of the cleanest, most swimmable beaches in Mexico —and still under-the-radar. Best of all, it’s an eco-certified playa platino (platinum beach) so you can enjoy Oaxaca’s natural beauty in a sustainable way. Check out the article

Timely Travel

Antigua in the Spotlight for 2025 Set in the shadow of Agua volcano, Antigua, Guatemala, is earning a spot on many "Best of 2025" lists. Check out our guides to Antigua’s street food and unique hotels like Good Hotel Antigua (supporting local education) to start planning your trip! Read the Article

Tropical Table

Festive Appetizers from Around the World These 25 globally-inspired holiday appetizers are the perfect way to kick off your festive season entertaining. From classic French baked brie to spicy pakora from India, they'll add flair, flavour and fun to your Christmas or New Year's table. Get the Recipes

Beach & City Buzz

Notable news, updates, and happenings

• We’re thrilled to see our favourite places to eat in Mexico City and Guatemala City featured in Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants for 2024. Check out our guides to Roma Norte and Guatemala to explore these culinary hotspots!
• American Airlines has launched 5 nonstop flights per week from Miami to Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands, providing easy access to ferries for onward travel. You can be sipping a Painkiller at the Soggy Dollar beach bar faster than ever.
• When we travel we count on Airalo eSIMs to stay connected without roaming charges. Now's the time to order your eSIMs.
• Until December 30, 2024 you can advantage of Airalo's bonus for new customers and get an extra 15% discount with the code NEWTOAIRALO15.
• Existing customers get an extra 10% on eSIMs US$10+ with code AIRALOESIM10. Get your Airalo eSIM today and save on winter travel!

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