The Pacific Ocean in many parts of North America hardly lives up to its name “peaceful sea”. For large portions of the year the Pacific churns and turns and swells¦and, well, you get the idea. It isn’t exactly the ideal place to be on a cruise. All of that changes in the summer when the seas become a bit more pacific and the costal scenery more visible.

Norwegian Cruise Line has an excellent six-night cruise along the Pacific Coast. Starting in Vancouver, British Columbia, the ship first makes its ... [read more]

One of Mexico’s top resort locations, Acapulco has long been a favorite of the jet set. With a beautiful, crescent-shaped bay that’ll make any postcard-recipient back home sea-green with envy, Acapulo’s first and foremost a beach destination. From watching cliff divers make their death-defying leap into the sea from the La Quebrada rocks to scoping out the beautiful people taking in a few rays, the ocean’s the place to be.

Don’t let the emphasis on water activities fool you, however. There’s still plenty to do, like strolling the seaside promenade in ... [read more]

The resort town of Cabo San Lucas, named for the slender cape extending eastward from Baja’s southernmost tip, has gradually developed into a tourist hot spot the last forty years. Long before you arrive at Cabo San Lucas, you’ll recognize this destination by its often-photographed rock formations. You’ll want to take your own pictures of the area’s rolling sand dunes and hidden coves. San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas enjoy equal access to the great beaches along the corridor between the two towns, but because the Cabo San Lucas harbor ... [read more]

Discover secret coves and hidden lagoons in and around the nine sparkling bays of Huatulco (wah-tool-co). As the hemisphere’s first eco-tourism resort, Huatulco remains pleasingly primitive. Explore 22 miles of nearly virgin Pacific coastline, exotic wildlife and fantastic hiking, or enjoy a variety of traditional land and water sports including snorkeling, swimming, water skiing, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, kayaking and boating. In Huatulco you’ll find that unique combination of deluxe accommodations and modern amenities in an unspoiled, natural setting.

There are four parts to this resort town, all within a mile or two: Santa Cruz, a small town with the ... [read more]

In the Nahuatl “Cihuatlán”, Zihuatenejo means “the place of women” because it was a matriarchal society. This small bay and resort was discovered by the tourist trail in 1940. At the time, the only access to the village was by the sea. Your visit to this small town will provide you with some of the most breathtaking sights of the Ixtapa Hotel complex where you can sightsee, shop or just relax. Watch as local fisherman pull in the day’s catch while you sip a coconut drink and walk along the ... [read more]

Sculpted terrain beside the sea colonies of gentle sea lions basking under the sun, endangered whales finding a safe harbor…here, at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, land ends and the Gulf of California mixes with the great Pacific Ocean. Miles of breathtaking beaches line the refreshing resort towns of Los Cabos – lively Cabo San Lucas and laid-back San Jose del Cabo. Cabo is the Marlin capital of the world and boasts Mexico’s best golf with four world-class 18 hole courses.

Los Cabos offers ATVs tours, scenic beaches, sunset cruises, scuba diving, deep ... [read more]

Miles of white and black sand beaches… glistening bays…a variety of spectacular resorts waiting to pamper your senses. This hidden retreat on Mexico’s Pacific coast is a charming port town filled with over 600 years of notable history and boundless beauty. With an excellent climate all year long, Manzanillo is the perfect place to partake in a wide variety of watersports including world-class sportfishing. The lagunas provide excellent bird watching opportunities and nearby volcanos are perfect for touring. Soak up the sun, then watch the tide roll away after a delicious dinner under the ... [read more]

The “Little Switzerland of Central America” has a strong democracy and the highest standard of living on the continent. Thankfully its conservation program is also one of the most aggressive, for although Costa Rica is a small country, its bio-diversity is staggering. While laying claim oto only .03% of the world’s land mass, the small Central American country contains 6% of the globe’s bio-diversity. In cloud forests resplendent with ferns, palms and dazzling orchids, hummingbirds and butterflies flit from blossom to blossom, and there are more species of birds than in all of North ... [read more]