Melanie Haiken

Recent Articles

A Guide to Los Cabos

If there’s one destination in Mexico that is all things to all people, it’s Cabo. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, dine on local cuisine, shop through open-air markets or discover the vibrant art scene, Los Cabos has much to offer.

Arizona’s Best Wine Regions (and Where to Sip)

Rocky soil, intensely flavoured fruit and rich wines make Arizona's Verde Valley and Willcox regions worth exploring on a wine country escape. Discover wineries along the Verde Valley Wine Trail or sip inside tasting rooms at Flying Leap Vineyards and Coronado Vineyards in Willcox.

Three Street Food Trends to Look for in Los Angeles

Street food is big in Los Angeles. And, as with most things, L.A. is setting street food trends. On your next visit, head to neighbourhoods like Koreatown, Chinatown and Westwood and look for take-out windows, American regional food trucks and tropical fruit stands.

Mexico’s Magic Towns

There are 111 pueblos mágicos in Mexico, each one designated as such for its enchanting beauty, architecture and centuries-old culture. Here are five magic towns—Sayulita, Todos Santos, Tulum, Isla Mujeres and San Sebastián del Oeste—that are easily accessible from major cities and resorts.

Five Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta

Cobblestone streets, a roaring culinary scene and lush surroundings have attracted tourists to Puerto Vallarta since the 1950s. Visit the Vallarta Botanical Garden, escape to Hidden Beach on the Marieta Islands, sign up for a food tour and ride up to rivers and waterfalls on horseback.

Five Things to Do in Riviera Maya and Cancun

Steeped in Mayan culture and surrounded by crystal-clear Caribbean waters, stunning lagoons and a vast jungle landscape, the area around Cancun and the Riviera Maya is begging to be explored. Go swimming in the sacred Gran Cenote, search for turtles in Akumal Bay, visit the pyramid of Chichén Itzá and eat at highly acclaimed, Mayan-inspired Hartwood Tulum.

Five Things to Do in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo

The close proximity of Zihuatanejo ("Zihua") and Ixtapa allows travellers to combine traditional cultural experiences with beachy, glamorous surroundings. Visit Mesoamerican ruins, taste traditional cuisine at El Arrayan or just sit back with a cold one on Playa Linda or Isla Ixtapa.

Five Things to Do in Loreto, Mexico

This small Baja town, located between the Sierra de la Giganta mountains and the Sea of Cortez, is worth a visit for its outdoor water pursuits and fresh fare. Go kayaking on Loreto Bay or admire the grey whales on Magdalena Bay, feast on fresh fish at Mi Loreto and browse an authentic street market.

11 Places to Eat and Drink in Phoenix

This Southwestern city's culinary scene is on the rise. Embrace the signature steak house experience at Stockyards Restaurant, sip craft beer at a cool microbrewery, or cool off from the desert heat with handcrafted ice cream.

Four Can’t-Miss Oahu Food Trucks

A trip to Oahu wouldn’t be complete without a visit to a food truck. Thanks to a burgeoning food truck scene, you’ll find some of the freshest, most flavourful food on the island at these roadside and beachside spots.