June 21, 2012-National Aboriginal Day is a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.  The day was first celebrated in 1996, after it was proclaimed that year by then Governor General of Canada Roméo LeBlanc, to be celebrated on June 21 annually.

Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, will proudly host this year’s annual G20 Summit that will take place from the 18th to the 20th of June, 2012 at the new $180 million convention center in José del Cabo, this is definitely a big deal!.  The G20 is arguably the most important financial and economic international summit held each year in the world.  It is comprised of 20 members that represent world’s major and emerging economies.

May 22, 2012 -As Lonely Planet’s US Travel Editor, I frequently get asked if it’s safe to go to Mexico.  I have always said that, if you’re thoughtful about where you go, the answer is yes.

May 14, 2012 – Our good friends Rob & Terry Little are selling Casa Little, their labour of love in the beautiful Bahia De Los Angeles.  They have recently purchased another home in Mulege and sadly must now say goodbye to this Baja beauty.

May 5, 2012 -Cinco de Mayo has its roots in the French occupation of Mexico, which took place in the aftermath of the Mexican-American War of 1846-48, the Mexican Civil War of 1858, and the 1860 Reform Wars.