Mexico — Home — by Courtney Brown

The intersection where great design meets an authentic sense of place tends to be the sweet spot for me when it comes to travel. So when the opportunity presented itself for my husband and I to enjoy a kid-free escape for a few days, my criteria for choosing where to go was quite simple: an as mentioned beautifully rooted property that's quick and easy to get to from Nashville where we live. Etéreo, located along the Riviera Maya, was an easy decision as this Auberge Resorts Collection hotel has been on my radar since its doors opened in 2022 to rave reviews…

HOTELSCourtney BrownApril 15, 2024Etereo Hotel review, Auberge Resorts, luxury hotel, Mexico, Tropical Destination, Spotlight, wellness, ResortsComment

Hotel Spotlight: Montage Los Cabos

Situated on the shores of Santa Maria Bay, one of the best beach fronts in all of Cabo, lies the Montage. Relatively small compared to many of the mega-resorts lying to its east and west, this boutique-like luxury resort masterfully marries exclusivity with approachability…

HOTELSCourtney BrownApril 10, 2021Mexico, Travel, Hotels, COVID-19, Cabo, SpotlightComment

My Los Cabos Recs

This being our first time to the area, I'm not going to pretend I’m a Los Cabos expert and write a detailed city guide or itinerary. What I will do though is fill you in on the restaurants I highly recommend from our visit, as well as the hotels that have my attention…

TRAVELCourtney BrownMarch 18, 2021Mexico, Beach, Cabo, hotels, restaurants, City GuideComment

My Guide To Tulum, Mexico

Like many millennials, Tulum, Mexico slinked its way onto my "must-visit" list in recent years, as the countless glossy photos of this eco-chic paradise that filled my Instagram feed intrigued me. Located on the Yucatán Peninsula, Tulum is a land of macramé hammocks, acai bowls and white sand beaches, where environmentally friendly standards are the norm and strong emphasis is placed on culinary arts and wellness. These days this boho beach town offers visitors the opportunity to…

TRAVELCourtney BrownNovember 10, 2019Tulum, Mexico, City Guide, Beach, Central America, Eco-Chic Travel, Best city guidesComment