Looking to escape to somewhere warm and tourist-friendly? Then you’ll want to know about this travel news from Cancun, the Bahamas, and Napa Valley.
First up, Holbox, a small island off the coast of Cancun, will host the Second Annual Holbox Gastronomic Festival October 16-20, celebrating the region’s top chefs and traditional local fare. In addition, the Holbox Gastronomic Festival will welcome renowned Mexican Chefs Ricardo Munoz and Roberto Solis, among others, to showcase their best dishes. Organized by the Island of Holbox Restaurant Association, the Festival will draw locals and tourists to the small Mexican Caribbean island located just northwest of Cancun. Guests can admire the natural scenery of Holbox as they stroll down the streets lined with picturesque Caribbean-style houses and sample the great restaurants and local, mouthwatering cuisine. Just 26 miles long and separated from the mainland of Mexico by a shallow lagoon, Holbox is considered to have some of the best restaurants serving traditional island dishes in a rustic setting. During the festival, chefs from the island and other parts of Mexico will prepare regional and international fare for attendees. Chefs from Holbox’s restaurants will participate in the event and will showcase their tempting and unique specialty dishes, which include fresh seafood like lobster pizza and stuffed squid.
Then, the Bimini Sands Resort and Marina on the pristine and picturesque South Island in Bimini, The Bahamas, is once again offering its All-Inclusive Fall/Winter 5-Night Vacation Package for 2013-2014. With per-person/per-night rates starting at just $165, this amazingly affordable package comes complete with fully equipped condo accommodations, three delicious meals daily, adult beverages for guests 21 and over, an eco-adventure with Bimini Sands’ popular Activities Center, three swimming pools and two pristine white-sand beaches – all included. Guests who arrive by boat and book condo accommodations also receive free dockage for the length of their stay. Guests also have access to all the amazing ecotourism offerings available at Bimini Sands, including snorkeling, shark feedings and scuba diving at the on-site Neal Watson’s Bimini Scuba Center. In addition, the world-renowned Bimini Biological Field Station Shark Lab is within walking distance. Another attraction is found on the north island where the new Resorts World Bimini casino now is open. Visit Bimini Sands for more info.
Finally, I had to tell you about the Napa Valley Wine Train. One of the few active historic passenger railroads in the United States, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers guests the unique opportunity to rent the entire train for holiday parties, corporate events, weddings, charity fundraisers, and more. The Wine Train presents an engaging and memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, with fine dining service, multi-course meals cooked to order, Napa Valley scenery, and ultimate relaxation aboard exquisitely restored antique trains. Guests can enjoy Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald’s gourmet menu featuring local, seasonal items prepared on board. Chef Macdonald and his team source the highest-quality products and cultivate strong partnerships with local and regional purveyors of fresh, sustainable food and beverage products. Visit their website for more info.
Happy travelling!
Bon Voyage,
Jenn
Jenn Cox is a Montreal-based freelance journalist. Visit her website or email her at [email protected].
