The Style Traveller

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Tulum, Mexico – Best Bars, Restaurants and Beach Clubs

Tulum, Mexico – Best Bars, Restaurants and Beach Clubs. I first visited Tulum 5 years ago, and then again this year and wow has that sleepy beach town I once knew undergone a huge transformation. Last time I visited there were three or four decent restaurants, cute quirky bars in the old town and a few beach outposts (shacks) in which to swill a dodgy tasting mescal cocktail. Fast forward

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Oaxaca Travel Guide – Mexico’s Coolest Art & Foodie City

Where? Oaxaca (pronounced Wahaca) is Mexico’s coolest art and foodie city. Here’s my style traveller Oaxaca travel guide. When? I visited in august 2021 Why? One of the forerunners of the world food scene Oaxaca is a vibrant, colourful city filled with art galleries, musicians, world class restaurants and bohemian spirit. I was very lucky to be able to spend a fantastic week there. Where to stay in Oaxaca? For

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Mexico – 5 Best Nights Out in Tulum

Mexico – 5 Best Nights Out in Tulum A partying guide to Tulum Whether it’s drinks and dancing at oriental, inspired Casa Jaguar, Full Moon clubbing with super star DJ’s at Papaya Playa Project or dancing under the moon, stars and Mayan ruins at an impromptu (and illegal) beach rave, Tulum boasts a fun and eclectic mix of nights out. No super clubs here, just super-cool crowds of beautiful, happy people, partying

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Mexican Adventure – Azulik Tulum

Mexican Adventure – Azulik Tulum Where? Azulik Hotel and Maya Spa Exactly? Tulum, Mexico When? December 2016 Why? On the third leg of my Mexican adventure with my lovely friend and excellent photographer, Olivia Ebeling, we stayed at the spectacular eco, hotel Azulik. Tulum ruin Photo above taken by @showinmyeyes. The extremely instagram friendly hotel is built from a natural drift wood and glass. It’s philosophy is truly inspirational, the ethos

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Mexican Adventure Part 2 – Hotel Esencia

Mexican Adventure Part 2 – Hotel Esencia Where? Tulum, Mexico Exactly? Hotel Esencia When? December 2016 Why? On the second leg of the Style Traveller Mexican adventure with my friend Olivia, we left the eco haven of Papaya Playa Project and checked in to the colonial splendour of the luxury, spa hotel Esencia. Built in one of the former summer houses of the Duchess of Amalfi, the recently restored and

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Mexican Adventure Part 1 – Papaya Playa Project

Mexican Adventure Part 1 – Papaya Playa Project Where? Tulum, Mexico Exactly? The Papaya Playa Project Why? As a little pre Christmas girls holiday my friend Olivia and I decided to have a vacation in the idyllic Mexican beach town of Tulum. We decided to do it in three parts starting at the renowned eco party hotel, Papaya Playa Project, followed by a spa break at the luxurious, colonial Esencia

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