By ELLEN LEWIS
My recent fascination with the swimwear market has been relegated to new heights as I spend these weeks in a beach community that runs the gamut from laissez-faire to sophisticated chic. Since the world lives in shorts and bathing suits here in Cabo, it is natural for cover-ups to take a front and center position, not only at the water’s edge, but also in the streets. On … Read More
It’s late Monday evening and I just returned from Costco here in Cabo San Lucas. Constantly enamored by the multi-faceted psyche of this stellar retailer, I mine their assortment wherever I happen to stumble upon one of their stores. I was, however, somewhat stumped last week when I found a table of bathing suits sitting right next to a display of fur trimmed winter parkas. Adding to the confusion was … Read More
We went snorkeling yesterday at Chileno Bay. Daily, tourist groups are brought there to explore the reefs for which this cove is known. Here in the southern Baha, the ocean is very clear near the shore. Floating face down in these warm Mexican waters is somewhat of a transcendent experience. Beneath the surface, the sunlight creates an undulating translucence simulating a 3D movie. The fish, each a unique color and … Read More
I was taking a walk in my neighborhood last week in the late afternoon when I was surprised by a wedding party departing for the church. At first, I was a bit taken aback. Here I was in a southern Mexican location where color is a habitual signature. I would not have expected the bride to be accompanied by 6 bridesmaids dressed in grey and two flower-girls fluffed out in … Read More
Today there are 3 cruise ships anchored in the harbor. I can see them from my hillside deck, miniature behemoths besieging the seascape. Close up and beachside, the scope of even one of these multi-deck ships belies the imagination. They used to bother me, invading the romance of the Cabo shoreline and distorting the aquatic view. But now I understand how important they are to the economic infrastructure of this … Read More
Located in the Florida Keys, in the heart of Islamorada, is a specialty store with an international following. Established in 1996, Lion’s Lair Boutique has become paradise for the well-endowed and hard to fit woman. Specializing in larger cup sizes and plus sizes, Lion’s Lair offers one of the largest selection of cup sized swimwear, lingerie and clothing in the United States, quite possibly the world. Click Her to … Read More
One of the real pleasures I always have when I come home to Cabo San Lucas is my garden. Planting it a year ago was a labor of love. In this small space in which most of my neighbors have placed a small pool and patio surface, I opted for an explosion of flowers, particularly a mélange of bougainvillea whose lush hues surround all the backyard walls. I can lie … Read More