Second Annual Grand Luxxe Photo Contest

Vida Vacations launched their second annual Grand Luxxe Photo Contest on June 17, 2013.

To enter, members of the Grand Luxxe will upload photos of themselves and family members during their

stays at the Vida resorts.  The best photo will win a week stay at the Grand Luxxe, and two runner ups will be given a $150 resort credit to use on their next stay.

Entering is simple!  Check out the full article here.



The winning photo from 2012.

Tips For Traveling to Mexico

Planning a trip to Mexico this summer?  Traveling to another country isn't always easy, so here are some valuable tips for your trip:


DO research your destination, but DON'T overplan
DO practice general safety precautions
DO learn a few phrases in Spanish before you go
DON'T drink water from the tap
DO use sunscreen
DO beware of scams
DO keep an open mind and go with the flow

For more information, read the full article here.

New Flights From Las Vegas to Puerto Penasco!

Good news for worldly travelers:  starting June 20th, AeroMexico will start providing flights from Las Vegas to Puerto Penasco!

Flights will be biweekly and the destinations are the perfect place to get away from it all.  High luxury, quiet locations await travelers looking to take a departure from traditional Mexican vacation locations.

Five Tips for Traveling Solo

Ever thought of taking a trip all by yourself, but don't know how to manage?  According to the Huffington Post, all you need is five simple steps that can make take your solo trip from stressful to blissful.

1. Prearrange accommodations and transportation.
2. Plan arrival during daylight hours.
3. Respect the local culture.
4. Make friends at your hotel.
5. Trust your gut.

People commonly make these simple mistakes.  Be sure to read the full article here.