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10 Hottest Beaches in 2015
Nothing beats a holiday or even an entire summer on the coast, enjoying in that perfect mixture of sun, sea and clean air all around you. However, there are two and only two things that will absolutely determine how much you will enjoy your holiday. The first one is... read more
A Long Island Iced Tea in Toronto
In world of cocktails there is a clear difference between drinks which are perceived as cocktails for guys and drinks made for girls. While the female cocktails are usually very fruity and sweet, those made for guys are much stronger and sour. This is usually the rule... read more
A Spanish Cultural Vacation
Last month my partner quit his job at a city bank to pursue his long-time dream of opening a micro-brewery with a childhood buddy. With a couple of weeks downtime before launch date, we figured we should treat ourselves to a little vacation. As time passes and the... read more
What’s Cooking or Should We Say Who’s Cooking at Capella Ixtapa?
One of the Signature events (and one of my favorites) at Capella Ixtapa is the cooking class with Chef Miguel Baltazar. After our journey though the market with Chef Miguel Baltazar navigating us to the best peppers, green tomatoes, onions, seafood and other local... read more
Local Explorers : The Market at Zihuatanejo with Chef Miguel Baltazar
One of the signature activities that guests are invited to experience at Capella Ixtapa is a cooking class lead by Chef Miguel Baltazar. The class starts with a tour of the local market. Jackie and I awoke in our suite and headed down to the lobby to meet Chef and... read more
Adventures in Mexico : Capella Ixtapa Day 1
When Mexico calls, the only thing you can do is answer! Upon receiving an invitation to explore Ixtapa, Mexico, co-blogger Megyn Bell and I didn’t even think twice about accepting. Sometimes when you think too much about something, you miss the opportunity, and... read more
Never Iron On Vacation Again!
The last thing anyone on vacation wants to deal with is wrinkly clothing. What’s a vacation anyway if you’re spending the entire time ironing? Finally we can ditch the hotel iron, the specialized packing techniques all thanks to one simple bottle. All... read more
Discover Tahiti
When your work becomes too exhausting and your everyday life too mundane and predictable, it’s probably time to make a change – a new haircut, a crazy adventure or a brand new outfit will make things just right, and transform you from a tired person into one ready to... read more
How To Get Into Parties at Coachella in 3 Steps
It’s that magical time of year when the desert comes alive with music, fabulous people (mostly) and of course, amazing parties. Some of them are so exclusive that it seems almost impossible to get in. I tell you TGIFguide readers, it IS possible, well, at least... read more
Essential Gear For A Coast-to-Coast Coach Trip
Packing for a coast-to-coast coach tour can be tricky. Bring too many bags and you will regret it, but if you don’t have enough it can make for a very uncomfortable trip. So what are you going to do, and how much is too much? Read these tips to get the lowdown..... read moreTGIFguide Approved
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