Mexico Rated #1 Place to Retire in the World!

October 31, 2009

Filed under: In and Around San Miguel — Annie @ 7:48 pm

NEW YORK (Reuters Life) – Mexico has been named as the best place in the world to retire by an annual retirement index, replacing last year’s winner Panama where real estate prices have soared. Releasing its 15th annual global retirement index, International Living magazine said Mexico had jumped four places to top the list due […]

Benefits of a Vacation Rental in San Miguel

October 30, 2009

Filed under: In and Around San Miguel — Annie @ 2:06 pm

There are several benefits to staying in a vacation rental house – rather than a hotel or B&B – when you visit lovely San Miguel de Allende.

More New San Miguel Restaurants – Fall ’09

Filed under: Dining in San Miguel — Annie @ 1:11 pm

San Miguel de Allende continues to bolster its reputation as a great dining town. More new restaurants representing a variety of cuisines have opened in the last two months, despite a slow economy!

Some New Thoughts About Safety in Mexico

October 22, 2009

Filed under: Safety In San Miguel — Annie @ 12:37 pm

Travelers to Mexico who are not dealing or buying drugs will probably encounter fewer dangers in San Miguel than most places in the U.S. Please refer to our posting of a recent article discussing safety in Mexico…

Today Is Cold and Cloudy – Impact of Hurricane Rick

October 18, 2009

Filed under: Weather in San Miguel — Annie @ 2:54 pm

October normally is one of the nicest times weather-wise in San Miguel.  So, current renters are asking, why is it so cold and overcast this weekend, following a week of 80F weather?  Blame it on Hurricane Rick, now approaching Category 5 status off Mexico’s Pacific coastline, moving north between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta.  While we […]

Experiencing Day of the Dead in San Miguel

Filed under: San Miguel de Allende Events — Annie @ 2:47 pm

While not as famous as some other Mexican towns for its Day of the Dead activities, San Miguel nonetheless celebrates this most Mexican of holidays in many wonderful ways and venues.

Centro de Crecimiento Is Asking for Your Old Clothes

October 8, 2009

Filed under: Civic Life in San Miguel — Annie @ 1:00 pm

One of the prominent charities in town, Centro de Crecimiento, is asking residents and visitors to San Miguel to help their fundraising effort by donating old clothes to the center’s store of recyclables.