Food & Drinks

San Miguel de Allende has no beaches or blue waters like the Mexican resorts of Cancun, Cozumel, or Los Cabos—and it isn't very easy to get to directly from U.S. or Canadian cities. Nonetheless, almost 20 percent of people living there are expatriates. Once tourists visit, they fall in love with this magical city in central Mexico. Here are ten reasons why:

Women travelers (and men, too) truly appreciate hotel amenities that offer convenience, comfort, and a bit of indulgence. In fact, little things can make the difference between an ordinary or memorable vacation stay at a luxury hotel or resort. At Secrets Marquis Los Cabos, a 5-star luxury resort in Baja, Mexico, it's obvious that a great deal of thought has gone into anticipating the needs of guests. Here are just 10 ways the resort woos women:

Wondering where to eat in Washington? Planning a visit to inauguration 2013? These great DC restaurants are an insider's (my) favorites. See my bio for links to all my posts about relationships, travel, organizing, healthy cooking, and more, as well as to my blog, Confressions of a Worrywart.