Traveling Thursday: Hotel Azucar
We had been planning on taking a trip to Southeast Asia this fall but it looks like the hubs can’t get away for a long trip until after the holidays. That’s okay but if I don’t get on a plane every few months, I get antsy so we’re thinking of taking a shorter trip in the meantime.
Now, it may have something to do with Anthony Bourdain going to Mexico on an especially entertaining episode of No Reservations a couple of weeks ago (love that show) or it may be because Karly posted some killer Mexican hotels recently but in any case, we’re leaning toward Mexico. We both love it there, haven’t been in years and it’s relatively close.
In my usual fashion, I’ve been all over the place researching like a mad woman and as of today, Hotel Azucar is looking really good.
Individual white bungalows . . .
with white on white,
rustic, minimalist decor,
a nice looking pool . . .
and it sounds like it’s pretty far off the beaten path.
Pretty charming, isn’t it? I can see myself kicking it in the biblioteca like this guy. Although maybe not in such shiny pants. (Look in the chair at the bottom right. What is that? Lamé?) Oh, and they have the cutest website. We all know how important a good website is to a nice hotel stay(!) I’m such a sucker, I know.
If you have suggestions for other out of the way hotels in Mexico, please pass them along. Happy Traveling Thursday and bon voyage!
(Photos: Hotel Azucar)
HI Alek
Attempt #2. Just wanted to say this hotel looks fantastic and wish I could say Mexico was close by… thanks for the links – they have a great site. Julie
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That pool does look inviting! x
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Those bikes make me want to take them for a spin
. Am having a bad pregnancy day today, I feel like my bump is just "undressable" at the moment! It's so strange, 'cause I never had that problem with my last pregnancy. When little no 2 is over six months, we'll definitely be going somewhere like this!
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Oh man! That bedroom is stunning in its stark simplicity and I'd hang in that "library" all.day.long.
As for suggestions, I've never been but have long "longed" for a stay at the Villa del Sol in San Miguel de Allende.
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Oops, it's actually in Zihuatanejo, Mexico and it's now called "The Tides."
http://www.tideszihuatanejo.com/photogallery/inde…
If you go, can I stowaway in your luggage? It might be a tight squeeze, but at 5'1 I'm fairly compact. ;0)
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Oh I love Bourdain! I also saw the Mexico show and now we are looking at a trip to Oaxaca over the holidays.
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That looks like my dream hotel! What a relaxing place to kick back and unwind.
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The biblioteca is beautiful – pink and green and white is one of my top colour combinations, and it's implemented with such a light touch. A good find.
take me with you!!!
This place looks heavenly! The decor is colorful but so visually clean. I love! I think Mexico is a great choice, too. It is an easy and beautiful "go-to" vacation spot since it's not a far plane ride away! I will have to remember this hotel for sure!
I loved Hotel Na Balam on Isla Mujeres, Mexico! http://www.nabalam.com/home.htm
nkp: How funny, I've been to both San Miguel de Allende and Zihuatanejo! The Tides IS lovely!
Consummate Hostess: Isn't he the best? I'm so happy the new season started. We're considering Oaxaca too.
I've always wanted to go. The food is supposed to be amazing!
Crystal: That looks great! It's a contender. Thanks!
Ugly, ugly, ugly! I would never ever want to go there. Ok, obviously I am totally kidding. That place is beautiful, so book me a ticket.
oh, that website is so adorable!
you may have seen on my hotel roll already, but Verana is totally unique, easy to get to, yet still super secluded! http://www.verana.com
They have a little apartment you can rent in PV before or after and if you decide to spend time in PV at some point, the Casa Amorita B&B is such a little gem.
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That looks lovely – I love traveling with you every Thursday!
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this is my favorite hotel you've featured, alek! love the use of rustic wood and old school lanterns paired with a modern setting. I've been to San Miguel de Allende in Central Mexico — a cool artsy town. But we rented a house, so I don't know about the hotels there.
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Anthony Bourdain rocks!
And minimalist decor makes Mexico stays even more incredible!
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i'm pretty sure a "nice looking pool" is an understatement. i there aren't beer bottles and naked sorority girls in a local pool, i consider it nice.
this pool is heaven. my personal heaven.
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the boy and i have been thinking of getting away. mexico is on the list, and those pics are making me want to go right now.
i always have the toughest time finding gorgeous hotels. thank you internet for design savvy folks who will do the research for you!
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My husband keeps promising to bring me to Mexico…
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OOo that is such an inviting place, would love to visit..ok now I'm jealous!
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wow, you lucky thing, hope you have a great time when you do get there, x
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If the guy in the lame trousers is still there when you go, could you please take a full picture of him??!!!!
Fabulous hotel…my daughter loves traveling and has been to many parts of the world and she loves your posts and has been getting loads of hotel ideas from you…I might stop talking to you as we will probably have to pay for it !!!! He He XXXX
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What a dream hotel! I love traveling to Mexico. And I’m like you…if I don’t hop on a plane every few months I get really antsy. Feeling that right now and these gorgeous pics don’t help!!
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I want to go NOW! Hubby and I have Mexico on the radar as well. If/when our financial situation takes another turn for the better, we are booking it south. Thanks for the hotel tip.
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woo hoo! hello beauty!
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One of my all time faves!