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Wish you were about to hit the water on a
paddleboard like the lady on the cover? We, too,
would love to be in Los Cabos-the setting
for the cover image-or in any of the other
destinations in Mexico that are breaking tourism
numbers. It's no surprise that when asked, tour
operator executives point to Los Cabos, Riviera
Nayarit-Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya and
Cancun as Mexico's hottest destinations, with
Sara Keough, of The Mark Travel Corporation,
noting that "Cancun and Riviera Maya are always
That's me at
top destinations for all types of travelers," and
Fiesta Americana
Condesa Cancun.
Apple Vacations' Tim Mullen adding, "We're also
seeing a lot of buzz about Costa Mujeres, Playa
Mujeres and Isla Mujeres just north of Cancun." On page 14, you can get the
scoop on "Destinations That Shine" in Mexico, including the aforementioned
Cancun, which I visited last month to explore three different resorts that are
part of the La Coleccion Resorts by Fiesta Americana brand. Flip over to
page 24 to read about this brand and its properties, and you'll see that although
these three resorts fall under one collection, they each offer very distinct
ambiances, thus attracting a wide range of clients. One of Recommend's
contributing writers, Regina Baraban, also made her way to this Mexican
destination, visiting Sandos Cancun. On page 26 she writes that she "loved
having the amenities of an all-inclusive within the personalized environment
of a boutique hotel."
In North America, on page 10, managing editor Michelle Marie Arean
put the spotlight on three destinations that are always top sellers, and which,
according to the travel advisors she spoke with, are going to continue to be so
in 2018: Alaska, Florida and Hawaii. They mentioned, too, that the uptick
in visitor numbers to these destinations is because many U.S. travelers are
deciding to explore their own backyard rather than travel abroad.
For foodie clients who want to explore beyond their own backyard and want
to immerse themselves in a destination, editorial director Laurel Herman's
Windstar onboard review touches on all the pillars this small ship cruise line
delivers. What destinations in the U.S. and around the world are you seeing
grow in popularity? Drop me an e-mail at paloma@recommend.com.
-Paloma Villaverde de Rico

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