Solo Travel News - October 7, 2016

With so many solo travellers looking for affordable ways to travel, without the dreaded single supplement, I am always watching for specials. Periodically, when I have time, I summarize a few into an email to send to those who may be interested.

Adventure Canada expedition ships are solo-friendly!

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that there are expedition cruises in that have no single supplements? That's the case with Adventure Canada which, for 4 months each year, sails an ice-breaking expedition ship on fascinating itineraries in the Arctic (including the Northwest Passage), as well as a Newfoundland Circumnavigation and a voyage to Sable Island.

The accommodations on the Ocean Endeavour are modest, as the focus is on nature and historic stops along the way. You'll learn from onboard experts (naturalists, anthropologists, archaeologists, culturists, historians, photographers, etc) and your experiences during shore landings via Zodiacs. These voyages are not cheap, but for the intrepid solo traveller, they make these bucketlist destinations possible.

The Ocean Endeavour sails the Northwest Passage

I've included a link to the voyages, but please contact me for more information, as I have access to exclusive offers.
Adventure Canada
Adventure Canada Expedition Leaders

WORLD EXPLORER

We have "the world on sale" during our World Explorer event with exclusive offers from 11 cruiselines.

If you have a destination in mind that you would like to travel to between now and mid-2018, please let me know and I can provide you some options and tell you what special offers apply. World Explorer ends October 22nd.

A FEW SOLO DEALS AT THE MOMENT

Here are few deals I saw today:

October 19, 2016: 7 nights, Vancouver to Los Angeles on the Star Princess - $908 CAD solo inside

October 24, 2016: 16 nights, Rome to Fort Lauderdale on the Koningsdam (NEW SHIP) - $2077 CAD solo inside ($3177 balcony)

October 30, 2016: 21 nights, Rome to Dubai on the Norwegian Star - $2855 CAD solo inside ($3103 balcony)

December 3, 2016: 7 nights, Caribbean cruise, roundtrip Fort Lauderdale, on the Eurodam - $1141 CAD solo inside

March 25, 2017: 20 nights, Port Canaveral to Barcelona, on the Norwegian Epic - $2876 CAD solo inside

October 15, 2017: 14 nights: Copenhagen to Miami, on the Norwegian Getaway - $1568 CAD solo inside studio

Plus taxes/fees

Please get in touch if something sounds interesting, or if you have a trip idea in mind. Remember that prices and availability are subject to change. If you see something you like, please get in touch as soon as possible.

Looking for something else? While reduced or waived single supplements are hard to find, they do exist, and I can help you find them. A few ships also offer solo staterooms, with no single supplement. I can also assist with tours and land vacations for solos.

Cheers,
Roberta

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My late picks - October 2016

If you can get away last minute, here are some interesting sailings this month that still have space ~ and good deals!

An opportunity to sail on the brand new Carnival Vista

October 21, 2016 - 13 nights, Barcelona to New York, Carnival Vista

October 21, 2016

13-Nights

Sailing from Barcelona to New York on the brand new Carnival Vista

Carnival's newest ship, the Carnival Vista, sailed her maiden cruise season in the Mediterranean and is on her way back to the Caribbean. You'll have lots of days at sea to explore the new ship, plus some interesting ports.

Ports on this sailing include: Barcelona, Gibraltar, Ponta Delgada, Hamilton (Bermuda, overnight), New York
View the itinerary

If you still want to be part of Carnival Vista's maiden season in the Med, please contact me for a quote.

Great itinerary for a writer's retreat at sea 

October 25, 2016 - 20 nights, New York to Rome, Rotterdam

October 25, 2016

20-Nights

Sailing from New York to Rome on the ms Rotterdam

This leisurely cruise offers 11 sea days, so there's plenty of time to write your book ~ and you'll find plenty of inspiration.

Ports on this cruise include: New York, Fort Lauderdale, Horta, Ponta Delgada, Malaga, Alicante, Barcelona (overnight), Strait of Bonifacio (scenic cruising), Livorno (for Pisa/Florence), Civitavecchia (Rome)
View the itinerary details

There are some great deals on this sailing. Please contact me for a quote.

7 countries in 17 nights on the Diamond Princess

October 26, 2016 - 17 nights, Singapore to Tianjin, Diamond Princess

October 26, 2016

17-Nights

Sailing from Singapore to Tianjin on the Diamond Princess

Imagine sampling 7 Asian countries in just 17 nights on this lovely sailing on the Diamond Princess.

Ports on this sailing include: Singapore, Bangkok, Phu My, Hong Kong (overnight), Shanghai, Busan, Nagasaki, Tianjin
View the itinerary

If you're intrigued by this Asian itinerary, please contact me for a quote.

5+ bucketlist destinations on this 3-week cruise

October 30, 2016 - 21 nights, Rome to Dubai, Norwegian Star

October 30, 2016

21-Nights

Sailing from Rome to Dubai on the
Norwegian Star

If you have Jerusalem, Olympia, Petra, Pompeii and the Suez Canal on your bucketlist, this sailing is for you.

Ports on this cruise include: Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples (for Pompeii), Messina, Katakolon (for Olympia), Piraeus (Athens), Limassol, Haifa (for Jerusalem, overnight), Port Said, Suez Canal, Al 'Aqabah (for Petra), Safaga, Salalah, Muscat, Dubai (overnight)
View the itinerary details
View the 45-night itinerary returning to Fort Lauderdale

Interested? Please contact me for a quote.

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None of these your cup of tea?

I'm happy to help you plan an adventure wherever you'd like to go.

Please contact me to begin the planning process.



Related resources
Long sailing picks - hand picked by me
Vancouver cruise opportunities - hand picked by me
Unique journeys - sailings with ports you may not otherwise visit
Transatlantic cruises - the best itineraries, picked by me

Sailing Eastbound from Honolulu

Hawaii is always a popular cruise destination, even better when you can spend a few days relaxing on the islands at either end of your journey.

In this blog post, I will focus on EASTBOUND Transpacific sailings FROM Honolulu.

If you missed it, I recently wrote about sailings in the opposite direction from Hawaii, and you can read it here: WESTBOUND Transpacific sailings FROM Honolulu

Radiance of the Seas in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
creative commons image prayitnophotography on Flickr

Eastbound sailings from Honolulu

Imagine one of these sailings following a few days or weeks in whatever your perfect Hawaii paradise may be (quiet beach, luxury resort, budget-friendly condo)...

April 19, 2017
11-Night Hawaii Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Vancouver, British Columbia
Carnival Cruise Lines - Carnival Legend
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=761804

April 23, 2017
7-Night Hawaii Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Vancouver, British Columbia
Holland America Line - ms Noordam
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=729611

May 5, 2017
12-Night Hawaii Repositioning Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Vancouver, British Columbia
Royal Caribbean International - Radiance of the Seas
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=725004

May 7, 2017
10-Night Hawaii Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Vancouver, British Columbia
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Solstice
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=725309

March 29, 2018
24-Night Panama Canal Repositioning Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Miami, Florida
Oceania Cruises - Regatta
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-US/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=830962

April 20, 2018
11-Night Hawaii Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Vancouver, British Columbia
Carnival Cruise Lines - Carnival Legend
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=825612

April 28, 2018
8-Night Hawaii Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Vancouver, British Columbia
Holland America Line - ms Noordam
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=801158

April 29, 2018
12-Night Hawaii Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Vancouver, British Columbia
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Solstice
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=761282

May 3, 2018
10-Night Hawaii Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Vancouver, British Columbia
Royal Caribbean International - Radiance of the Seas
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=806612

Other ways to carve the Hawaii cruise pineapple

Norwegian Cruise Lines' Pride of America sails a
circle Hawaii cruise weekly from Honolulu

Of course, there are other ways to cruise Hawaii:

• WESTBOUND sailings from Vancouver or other West Coast ports (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco) to Honolulu
• ROUNDTRIP sailings from Vancouver or other West Coast ports
• Weekly ROUNDTRIP 7-night sailings from Honolulu on the Pride of America - open for bookings through May 2019
• TRANSPACIFIC crossings that spend a few days in the Hawaiian islands in transit

If you have Hawaii on your mind, I'd be happy to help you plan a cruise and/or land itinerary that suits you to a tee!

Please contact me for more information.

Roberta

Sailing Westbound from Honolulu

The Hawaiian Islands from space

Hawaii is always a popular cruise destination, even better when you can spend a few days relaxing on the islands at either end of your journey.

In this blog post, I will focus on WESTBOUND Transpacific sailings FROM Honolulu.

ms Amsterdam Hawaii sailings

I'm inspired by these 2 lovely sailings on the ms Amsterdam that caught my eye, as they are truly unique. Both are possible as they are segments of a 112-night World Cruise that Holland America has opened for booking.

January 26, 2017
35-Night Transpacific Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Holland America Line - ms Amsterdam
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=754779

January 26, 2017
18-Night Transpacific Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Osaka, Japan
Holland America Line - ms Amsterdam
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=754778

If you're interested in either, please contact me as soon as possible.

The Golden Princess in Honolulu in 2011

Other Westbound sailings from Honolulu

While we are in the Hawaiian spirit, here are a few other Hawaii sailings to tempt you:

September 19, 2016
19-Night South Pacific Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Sydney, Australia
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Solstice

September 20, 2016
19-Night South Pacific Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Sydney, Australia
Royal Caribbean International - Radiance of the Seas

January 28, 2017
25-Night South Pacific Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Auckland, New Zealand
Oceania Cruises - Insignia
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-US/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=748699

September 19, 2017
19-Night South Pacific Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Sydney, Australia
Royal Caribbean International - Radiance of the Seas
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=805829

October 2, 2017
18-Night South Pacific Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Sydney, Australia
Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Solstice
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=760039

October 5, 2017
17-Night Transpacific Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Sydney, Australia
Holland America Line - ms Noordam
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=801137

October 5, 2017
32-Night Transpacific Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Auckland, New Zealand
Holland America Line - ms Noordam
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=821204

October 13, 2017
12-Night Tahiti Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Papeete, French Polynesia
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Jewel
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=834718

30-Night Transpacific Cruise
From Honolulu, Hawaii to Sydney, Australia
Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Jewel
http://www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Cruise/en-CA/RobertaWestwood/Itinerary?item=848108

Imagine one of these sailings paired with a week or 2, or 3, or 4... in whatever your perfect Hawaii paradise may be (quiet beach, luxury resort, budget-friendly condo)...

Other ways to carve the Hawaii cruise pineapple

Norwegian Cruise Lines' Pride of America sails a
circle Hawaii cruise weekly from Honolulu

Of course, there are other ways to cruise Hawaii:

• EASTBOUND sailings from Honolulu to Vancouver or other West Coast ports (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco) - covered in Part 2 of this series
• ROUNDTRIP sailings from Vancouver or other West Coast ports
• Weekly ROUNDTRIP 7-night sailings from Honolulu on the Pride of America - open for bookings through May 2019
• TRANSPACIFIC crossings that spend a few days in the Hawaiian islands in transit

If you have Hawaii on your mind, I'd be happy to help you plan a cruise and/or land itinerary that suits you to a tee!

Please contact me for more information.

Roberta


Related Resources
Sailing Eastbound from Honolulu

Solo Travel News - September 3, 2016

With so many solo travellers looking for affordable ways to travel, without the dreaded single supplement, I am always watching for specials. Periodically, when I have time, I summarize a few into an email to send to those who may be interested.

OVATION OF THE SEAS - SOLO CABINS



Solo Balcony Stateroom (category SB)

This week I have been assisting a solo cruiser book some lovely new solo occupancy cabins on the Ovation of the Seas, with no single supplement. This lovely new Royal Caribbean ship (4 months old) has 2 categories of single occupancy cabins onboard. Check these out:

Super Studio Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony (category SB) - available on the Anthem of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas

Studio Interior Virtual View Stateroom (category SI) - available on the Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, and the Quantum of the Seas

Studio "Virtual View" Stateroom (category SI)

As a rule, solo cabins sell out quickly, so it's worth booking early. Add to that a solo special right now, and these Asia sailings on the Ovation of the Seas are worth a closer look if you are planning a trip to the region:

March 29, 2017: 5 nights, roundtrip Singapore: $896 CAD solo balcony

April 10, 2017: 4 nights, roundtrip Singapore: $812 solo balcony

February 18, 2018 - 8 nights, roundtrip Sydney: $1347 CAD solo inside / $2137 CAD solo

April 14, 2018: 12 nights, Singapore to Beijing: $1810 CAD solo inside / $2403 CAD solo balcony

Plus taxes/fees

AFFORDABLE HAWAII

I've yet to meet anyone who hasn't liked Hawaii, and I have to agree, so it's often on the top of my solo travel destinations.

Here are a few Hawaii sailings within reach of the solo traveller's budget:



September 24, 2016: 15 nights, Vancouver roundtrip to Hawaii, on the Star Princess - $2836 CAD solo inside

September 25, 2016: 10 nights, Vancouver to Honolulu on the Noordam - $1195 CAD solo inside

September 27, 2016: 6 nights, Vancouver to Honolulu on the Maasdam - $995 CAD solo inside/outside

April 20, 2018: 11 nights, Honolulu to Vancouver on the Carnival Legend - $2510 CAD solo inside

September 13, 2018: 11 nights, Vancouver to Honolulu on the Carnival Legend - $2615 CAD solo inside

Plus taxes/fees

OTHER DESTINATIONS

As a solo traveller, sometimes serendipity rules, and you never know where you will travel to next. Here's a grab bag of great solo fares I found today:

September 10, 2016: 7 nights, Montreal to Boston on the Veendam - $1297 CAD solo inside

September 18, 2016: 7 nights, Vancouver to Los Angeles on the Crown Princess - $1193 CAD solo inside

September 25, 2016: 7 nights, Caribbean cruise, roundtrip Miami, on the Norwegian Getaway: $744 CAD solo inside

September 26, 2016: 4 nights, Vancouver to San Diego, on the Amsterdam: $397 CAD solo inside

September 28, 2016: 14 nights, Vancouver to Tokyo, on the Volendam: $1817 CAD solo inside

October 9, 2016: 10 nights, roundtrip Vancouver to San Francisco (2 days!), on the Star Princess - $2078 CAD solo inside

October 30, 2016: 13 nights, Barcelona to Port Canaveral on the Norwegian Epic - $1240 CAD solo inside studio

December 3, 2016: 7 nights, Caribbean cruise, roundtrip Fort Lauderdale, on the Eurodam: $933 CAD solo inside

January 29, 2017: 6 nights, Mexico cruise roundtrip Los Angeles, on the Carnival Miracle - $1202 CAD solo inside

March 25, 2017: 20 nights, Port Canaveral to Barcelona, on the Norwegian Epic - $2810 CAD solo inside

October 15, 2017: 14 nights: Copenhagen to Miami, on the Norwegian Getaway - $1568 CAD solo inside studio

Plus taxes/fees

DANUBE DREAMING ?

If you are interested in a Danube River cruise from Prague to Budapest, a colleague of mine is organizing an Avalon Waterways sailing on April 15, 2017, and is willing to match up solo travellers who want a cabin mate. There are also a few solo cabins available.

That's it for this time around. I hope you find the information valuable!
Remember that prices and availability are subject to change. If you see something you like, please get in touch as soon as possible.

Looking for something else? While reduced or waived single supplements are hard to find, they do exist, and I can help you find them. A few ships also offer solo staterooms, with no single supplement. I can also assist with tours and land vacations for solos.

Cheers,
Roberta

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Solo Travel News - June 25, 2016

With so many solo travellers looking for affordable ways to travel, without the dreaded single supplement, I am always watching for specials. Periodically, when I have time, I summarize a few into an email to send to those who may be interested. Here is a sample:

One of amusing cruise ship related BrExit memes
Image by "Brighty", found on Bruce on Politics

Welcome to summer!

This continues to be a GREAT time to travel as a solo.

Thinking of Europe? With this yesterday's news of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, we can expect prices to drop on hotels in London, as well as throughout continental Europe. Combined with the already soft cruise market in Europe, the time to travel to Europe is now!! Fabulous deals abound. Contact me if you want me to take a look for anything.

2016 CRUISES

For those of you looking for a bargain, here are a few cruise deals that I see right now (CAD):

July 2, 2016: Royal Princess - 7-Night Mediterranean Europe Cruise - Rome to Athens - inside $1298 solo +tax

July 16, 2016: Norwegian Escape: 7-Night Caribbean Cruise - roundtrip Miami - studio $1519 solo +tax

July 17, 2016: Eurodam - 12-Night Mediterranean Europe Cruise - roundtrip Venice - oceanview $1460 solo +tax (obstructed view)

July 23, 2016: Empress of the Seas - 5-Night Caribbean Cruise - roundtrip Miami - oceanview $974 solo +tax

July 23, 2016: Queen Victoria - 7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Europe Cruise - Athens to Venice - oceanview $1257 solo +tax (obstructed view)

July 24, 2016: Queen Mary 2 - 8-Night Transatlantic Cruise- New York to Southampton - balcony $1917 solo +tax **UNBELIEVABLE PRICE**

September 2, 2016: Celebrity Millennium - 16-Night Pacific Rim Cruise - Vancouver to Tokyo - inside $1978 solo +tax

October 1, 2016: Carnival Vista - 10-Night Mediterranean Europe Cruise - Barcelona to Athens - October 1, 2016 - inside $1548 solo +tax

November 14, 2016: Celebrity Constellation - 14-Night Middle East Cruise - Istanbul to Abu Dhabi - inside $1478 solo +tax

2017 CRUISES

Planning a little further out, here are some great solo values for 2017:

April 29, 2017: Rhapsody of the Seas - 14-Night Transatlantic Repositioning Cruise - Tampa to Barcelona - inside $1523 solo +tax

October 15, 2017: Norwegian Getaway - 14-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Copenhagen to Miami - studio $1645 solo +tax

November 5, 2017: Rhapsody of the Seas - 14-Night Transatlantic Repositioning Cruise - Barcelona to Tampa - inside $1523 solo +tax 

... AND MORE!

There continue to be waived single supplements on many river cruises in Europe. Let me know if you have this on your bucketlist.

Looking for something else? While reduced or waived single supplements are hard to find, they do exist, and I can help you find them. A few ships also offer solo staterooms, with no single supplement. I can also assist with tours and land vacations for solos.

Wondering where to book your cruise? Aside of booking through me because you've benefited from my newsletter, I promise to get you any extras that are available, get you a lower price if one becomes available prior to when your final payment is due, and assist you with as much or as little of the rest of your trip as you wish. If you see a deal you like elsewhere, I can usually match it - I invite you to ask me for a quote. I'm a solo traveller myself, so I understand!

Remember that prices and availability are subject to change. If you see something you like, please get in touch as soon as possible. I am happy to put a cabin on hold while we check airfares (which are quite good right now).

I hope this information is of value. If you have some travel ideas, please get in touch, and I'll see what I can find - and I can keep an eye open for something that fits your budget and destination bucketlist.

Cheers,
Roberta

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

There is more to Mexico than all-inclusive resorts, seaside villages and Mayan ruins (not that there is anything wrong with that).

I have been curious about the village of San Miguel de Allende for some time, even more so since I began reading On Mexican Time: A New Life In San Miguel.

So, I have been researching and learning more about this charming village.

San Miguel de Allende is in central Mexico (no seaside here), in the far eastern part of Guanajuato state. They call the macroregion Bajío. Due to its remote location, San Miguel de Allende is difficult to get to, but its remoteness is part of its charm.

The well-preserved historic town centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is filled with buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The nearby Sanctuary of Atotonilco is also a World Heritage Site.

Founded by Franciscan Monk Fray Juan de San Miguel Miguel, the town was baptized as San Miguel el Grande. In 1826, during the Mexican War of Independence, the town was the first declared independent of Spanish rule, and was renamed to honour native son Ignacio Allende y Unzaga, the first Mexican soldier and a national hero. At the beginning of the 20th century, though, the town was on the verge of becoming a ghost town.

That is, until its Baroque/Neoclassical colonial structures were "discovered" by foreign artists.

The public laundry (lavaderos publicos)

The creation of the Instituto Allende and the Escuela de Bellas Artes, among others, attracted artists such as David Alfaro Siqueiros (who taught painting), writers and a large number of American WWII vets (aided by the G.I. Bill).

Ultimately, the expat-friendly town has attracted a foreign retirees, more artist types, and tourists. When combined with the wealthy Mexicans who have rediscovered San Miguel as a Malibu-like retreat from Mexico City, San Miguel today has an eclectic mix of Old World Mexican charm, American hospitality, and a relaxed party atmosphere.

Just watch your step, bring comfortable shoes, and expect a bit of workout. San Miguel was built into the side of a mountain, so it can be difficult to traverse (some inclines are 15 or 20 degrees). Many of the narrow, cobbled streets have fallen into disrepair, and curbs are often a high step away from the road.

I am intrigued by...
Another Face of Mexico Mask Museum - a private collection of 500+ Mexican ceremonial masks (by appointment only)
Public Library (Biblioteca Pública) - features 30,000 titles in English, a small gift shop, a café and free wifi (temporary memberships available)
El Charco del Ingenio Jardín Botánico (Jardín Botánico) - a unique park above the town with an enormous collection of cacti (apparently one should use beer to coax a local to use their key to let you in the back gate)
Thermal pools - just outside of town, for an afternoon of relaxation (pre-arrange return transportation or know when the last bus arrives)

Suggested resources
10 Reasons Why People Fall in Love With San Miguel de Allende - Huffington Post
San Miguel de Allende Today - Travel+Leisure
San Miguel de Allende tourist information - Visit Mexico
Country Mouse - blog post about Tony Cohan, author of On Mexican Time - David Lida
Getting there: see San Miguel de Allende on Wiki Voyage for options.