North American Expats Talk About Why They Love Mazatlán

Have you ever been to Mazatlan? If so, I'd love to hear about it.

Builders Ready to House Growing Baby Boomer Population

"It's a great time to develop senior housing," said Marilynn K. Duker, the president of Brightview Senior Living, a developer based in Maryland that has completed five new facilities since 2008 and has three others under construction. "As long as we can continue to get capital and have the ability to afford it, it's an opportunity and there isn't a lot of competition."

"That kind of financial performance gives banks confidence that senior housing is different from other sectors of the real estate sector," said William Pettit, president and chief of Merrill Gardens, a developer in Seattle. At the same time, David S. Schless, president of American Seniors Housing Association, says "It's certainly not for everyone, but there are companies that really understand the markets and submarkets, and they're very adept at building."

Sweeping View of San Pancho

I've been wanting to give those of you that follow my blog a good look at part of Riviera Nayarit, and I found this video of San Francisco, also affectionately called San Pancho, which I talked about in a post a couple of weeks ago. Watch this video to get a good idea of what one of the most tranquil but interesting towns in Nayarit is like. I think the video is sponsored by a touring company, so if you're in the area they could be a good tour provider.

Virtual Mexico: Driving Distance Map

Got the urge to move around in Mexico?

Try this neat map that will give you the driving distance in miles and kilometers between different cities in Mexico.


Click here to use the map and plan your next trip.

How Travel Can Improve Your Life

They say that travel can make you younger, smarter and even sexier (in an interesting sort of way) no matter what the age. Read this interesting article on how you can keep looking and feeling your best through travel.

Dream Vacation Planner

Try this vacation planner to find wonderful vacation plans and find out what would best describe your dream vacation. Whether it be for a fun family-oriented trip, a romantic getaway or something for the adventurer in your life, this Frommer's Dream Trip Recommeder has a pick just for you.

American Eagle Airlines Flies to Mazatlan and Morelia

Great News. Now we have more options for airports to fly into when visiting Nayarit or the Puerto Vallarta area. Just released last week, American Eagle Airlines announced that now it will fly into the cities of Mazatlan and Morelia

View the map of North American service here.

How to Plant Tomatoes

I was interested in growing fresh vegetables myself and I found this great article on how to plant tomatoes. Tomatoes are a vegetable that thrive in warm weather and they give off a large yield, so it's always rewarding. It's also a fun, easy way to start planting vegetables because you don't even need a garden - you can start from seeds in plantable pots or use a ledge or the railing of a balconette.

I definitely recommend trying it, home-grown tomatoes taste delicious and are a great way to start a garden! Click here to find out more about tomatoes.