Just back from our recent fab Surfing trip to Sayulita with Coop, his pal Andrew and my pal Koko (a.k.a. Myrtle, a moniker we picked up for her while listening to a homespun radio program near the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana.  I am Sue Ellen (pronounced S’willin, but that’s another story). When we got...
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“The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.” ~Martin Mull The moment I pack my suitcase for a journey, I am perfectly resigned about two things.  One – that I will not deprive myself of any gastronomic delight or opportunity to drink champagne while watching a sunset (or sunrise). ...
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I am lucky to have spent a lot of time on St Barts.  People are always surprised when I describe it as a low-key, soulful destination.  Particularly at this time of year when we are inundated with photos of the latest celebrity “it couple” cavorting in their barely-there bathers on one of the twenty-odd...
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What better way to kick off the new year than a seven-mile run on the beach? I mean – why not take advantage of the mild climate that is the envy of all Rose Parade viewers around the world? That’s exactly what we did. The gorgeous beach, colorful characters and market stalls that line...
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November 2008 We have just returned from a fantastic week in Sayulita where we booked Casa Cumpleanos, an ideal home on the north side of Sayulita.  I’ve noticed several posts about bringing teens to Sayulita and about rental homes, and thought our experience might be helpful, if slightly long-winded. We took our 15 year...
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August 2007 Booked into the KiiKii for a 2-week stay while volunteering in Raro with my 13-year old son. Prepared for the worst, based on reviews, so booked into Oceanview room – Room 17 – corner room, ground floor. Ok – its not the Ritz, but it is charming, if a bit worse for...
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