Green Season Deals Mexico 🌴, Beer Marinade 🔥 + Walk Quebec City

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​ Hello friends, Summer's nearly here☀️, and it's got me thinking about two things: grilled food and getaway deals! This issue there's a beer-marinated steak (and salsa) that'll make Father's Day sizzle 🔥, a food-focused itinerary in Québec City and green season Mexico travel 🏄 with ocean views, sea turtles and beach walks so good you'll forget you ever had a to-do list. And a big thanks ❤️ to all of you for reading, sharing and supporting us at A Taste for Travel! We were just named a Finalist for Best Self-Published Travel Website & Blog by the Travel Media Association of Canada. Winner to be announced next month… fingers crossed! Let's dive in! Michele Travel Tips and Planning Québec City Shines in Inaugural MICHELIN Guide Planning a getaway to UNESCO-listed Québec City, Canada? The inaugural MICHELIN Guide Quebec just awarded seven stars to six of Québec City's restaurants. A highlight of our one-day walking itinerary is dining at Tanière, a 2 Michelin star hideaway tucked into a 17th-century stone vault, where you dine on creative dishes inspired by Québec's boreal forest. Our food-fuelled walking tour also includes artisanal bakeries, a mead distillery and other tasty stops. Read More Old Québec..(Credit::Javier Sanchez) Restaurant Tanière (Credit: Simon Ferland) Timely Travel Oaxaca's Green Season: Big Deals, Small Crowds Summer on Mexico's Oaxaca coast doesn't hold back. Highway 200 turns into a tunnel of green, the air goes soft and heavy, and the crowds? Gone. Suddenly that beachfront villa you bookmarked in January is actually affordable. Mid-May to early November is the sweet spot for scoring a deal on an ocean view condo in Huatulco (get a free airport transfer with Bayside Vacations) or a boutique hotel in Mazunte. There might be an afternoon shower, but that just means the beach is yours for solo walks. It's also prime time for surfing, sea turtle nesting and festivals. Low season? Not in spirit. Read More Epic views in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Plan your summer escape to Mazunte, Mexico. ​ Global Table Grilled Steak with Beer Marinade & Salsa Fresca This Grilled Steak in Beer Marinade 🔥 is your shortcut to bold, juicy summer flavour. The beer not only tenderizes the steak, it adds rich, malty depth with zero fuss. Served with a fresh salsa and Coconut Rice and Beans, it's perfect for Father's Day, a get-together with friends, or weekend at the cottage. Get the Recipe Beach & City Buzz Notable news, updates, and happenings ​28 beaches in Quintana Roo Mexico are under a RED ALERT due to sargassum seaweed. 🏖️ Check our guide to Cancun Riviera-Maya seaweed before you travel. Score 15% off Early Bird Tickets to the Rosé Picnic in Toronto. Taking place July 12th, this garden party event 🌸 showcases the spirit of Barbados through food & wine pairings, live music, DJs, mixology, fashion and more. Tickets begin at just $67.95! From Oct. 2, 2025 to Apr. 25, 2026, Air Canada will offer two direct flights weekly from Montréal (YUL) to Guatemala City (GUA). If you've ever dreamed of long lunches, wild honey and cooking village recipes in Greece, Mama's Flavours expanded its gastronomy tours in Kalamata 🇬🇷. It's the perfect time to dig in. Headed to Europe? Count on Airalo eSIMs to stay connected without roaming charges. Airalo is offering new customers a 15% discount with the code NEWTOAIRALO15. Existing customers get 10% off on eSIMs US$10+ with code AIRALOESIM10. Get your Airalo eSIM today and save! ​ How Did You Like This Newsletter? 😀 Liked it! 😐 So-So. 🙁 Could be better! ​ P.S. Don't forget to check out our Subscriber Benefits page for exclusive deals, food tour discounts and free ebooks—perfect for planning and sharing! Disclosure: Links in this newsletter may be affiliate in nature. Get more details on our Disclosure page. ​ For the latest news, follow A Taste for Travel on social media! ​​​​ Copyright © A Taste for Travel All rights reserved. 113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205 ​Unsubscribe · Preferences​ ​

🌺 How to Make the Most of Summer + 2 Giveaways! 🎉

Yes, we’re back and just in time to help you have the best summer ever. Read on for my curated summer hacks, plus an opportunity to win a $100 gift card for what’s sure to be Calgary’s hottest new restaurant. Did you win a pair of cool ALDO sneakers? Read on to find out. NOW IS THE TIME TO…. MAKE AND EXECUTE A SUMMER BUCKET LIST I’m stoked to… Cycle the Bow Valley Parkway in Banff. You can nab a bike or eBike from Black Diamond’s downtown rental shop at Banff Park Lodge. They have kid bikes, trailers (even for dogs) and paddleboards, too! Visit The Saskatoon Farm just outside of Calgary to pick up some flowers, fresh veggies and try their Mexican fusion restaurant. Get a real strawberry/chocolate milkshake from Hitchin Post Drive In, High River. Raft the Bow River again! Bike to Fish Creek Provincial Park and perhaps ride to Chestermere, then jump in the lake. Visit my lovely friends in Edmonton and hit a patio. Speaking of patios, this list of Calgary hotspots includes sun/shade info + daily specials. Infuse sunlight into my morning routine. Instead of hauling my bike out to Banff, I'm renting from Black Diamond next time. DRINK Fancy lemonade like this strawberry lemonade sipper. MAKE I made a similar strawberry rhubarb compote last week, but with honey instead of sugar. It’s delicious on oatmeal. Or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon. LEARN How to sneeze quietly during allergy season. To throw a cool birthday party. 3 Ways to find peace in an anxious world. To be less judgmental cuz research shows it’s a predictor of anxiety and depression. With a few tweaks, you can elevate any celebration. WEAR How fun are these affordable Retrostep sneakers from ALDO? I love my bright yellow pair! And if you’re NAME, you’ll love your own pair! (Congrats, Wanda B! You won my Instagram giveaway.) Personally, I think bright yellow goes with everything! DINE OUT I just tried the new brunch menu at Olea in Calgary. In a word, decadent! I went savoury, but next time I’m going sweet. TRAVEL Yes, your luggage is gross. Here’s how to clean it. 5 Ways to stay fit on vacation. Best places to cycle within 75 minutes of Calgary. One of my favourite trips last summer was to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Hit the link if you’re interested in an uncrowded, affordable mountain getaway with killer views. Hike Bike Travel will show you how to cycle the Highwood Pass BEST OUTDOOR POOLS My faves in Alberta and BC are… The massive outdoor pool at The Sutton Place Hotel at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Copper Point Resort in Invermere The Moose Hotel & Suites in Canmore Calgary’s Hotel Arts Victoria’s Oak Bay Beach Hotel (divine!) Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver (now with a new outdoor sauna!) The pools at Victoria's Oak Bay Beach Hotel GIVEAWAY (Yes, another!) Inspired by Spain. Beloved in Edmonton. BODEGA by Sabor is bringing Spanish tapas and vibes to Calgary. It’s the kind of place where sangria flows freely and dishes (grilled chorizo, Piri-Piri prawns, seafood paella) are made for sharing. Here's your chance to raise a glass and say ¡Salud! One lucky reader will win a $100 gift card to Bodega’s first Calgary location! To enter: reply to this email with either your favourite summer activity or feedback on what you’d like to see covered in a future newsletter. Do this by Monday, June 9, 2025. Can't wait to inhale legit Spanish tapas when Bodega opens in Calgary next week. I’ll announce the winner in our next newsletter, coming out in early to mid-July. If you enjoyed this newsletter, please share it with your friends. Those not yet on my mailing list can sign up here. Stay in Touch To receive the latest updates from me (the gal behind Travels with Baggage), simply follow me on social media: lnstagram l Facebook l Pinterest Warmly, Jody Travels with Baggage This newsletter may include affiliate links for which I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Don't Use AI to Write a Condolence Note And other friendship etiquette tips! Nina Badzin May 28   READ IN APP   Photo by Sixteen Miles Out on Unsplash You’d think this is obvious advice, but apparently it needs to be said. You should not use AI to write a condolence card, email, or text to your friend. Why? Not only is it poor matters, it’s not a genuine expression of your feelings. It’s actually rude. Frustrated with some of your friends? You’re not alone! Check out the anonymous friendship dilemmas. You might have a similar question. Upgrade any time. Upgrade to paid A condolence note written by AI is a combination of all the information that has ever been fed into the beast of artificial intelligence to help you imitate what a human might say to another human to express sympathy and camaraderie in a time of grief. Your human version of a personal note to a grieving friend does not need to be complicated or ground-breaking. It just needs to be heartfelt. And your friend can probably tell the difference. This is true for birthday cards and all the things you write to your friends. Let’s just be human a little while longer. PLEASE! Why am I bringing up this random etiquette tip? Other than my own personal disdain for the creep of AI into all written words, the bigger reason is I had the MOST DELIGHTFUL guest on Dear Nina this week. I sat down with fifth-generation etiquette expert Daniel Post Senning of The Emily Post Institute to explore how classic (and modern!) manners can strengthen and even rescue our adult friendships. Dan answered several question from members of my Facebook group. In addition to one about an AI-written condolence note, we discussed: Using etiquette for group chat issues RSVP blunders Office friendship confusion (Check out Dan’s new book with his cousin, Lizzie Post, Emily Post’s Business Etiquette) Bringing up friends’ kids’ posts you see on social media Cocktail party escapes Staying friends when your kids’ friendship falters Friendship breakups AND MORE! You don’t want to miss this one! Dear Nina ep #148: “Tricky Friendship Etiquette for the Modern Age” FIND EPISODE #148 on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! REMINDER: The 2025 friendship challenge is for everyone! You can start the 2025 challenge any time. Each month is meant to stand alone and you don’t need an entire month to accomplish any of them. Find all the challenges listed here. Come back and let me know how it went no matter when you try that month’s “assignment.” CHICAGO READERS/LISTENERS—SAVE THE DATE! I’m doing a live Dear Nina episode in Highland Park, IL on July 31st around 5-7pm. Details and a ticket link are still in the planning phase, but put it on your calendar if you’re in that area or traveling there this summer. I’d love to meet you! Articles and Other Finds About Friendship I see so many friendship-related things, either because I find them myself or listeners send them to me. I love hearing from listeners and readers! I contributed to a piece by Emine Saner in The Guardian this week called “Drifting away from your friends? Here are 10 questions to bring you closer.” Some homework for you! I’m interviewing the director/producer team of the Netflix documentary, Join or Die. (You can also watch it on the site.) It’s a great film about the history of clubs and organizations in America and why they matter so much to democracy, community, and friendship. You’ll enjoy the Dear Nina episode about it even more if you’ve seen the film. Books, Shows, Recipes I’m Into These Days Reading: I’m listening to the newest novel by Abby Jimenez, Say You’ll Remember Me. I’m re-reading Margaret Atwood’s sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale— The Testaments—even though I read it in 2019. I do not remember a thing. My (mostly) updated 2025 reading list. TV: I gasped at the season finale of THE LAST OF US. I’m always on high alert and in full anxiety watching that show. I loved episode 9 of THE HANDMAID’S TALE, but found the series finale disappointing and boring. I don’t want to reveal any plot points yet. I know many people still need to watch. Cooking: Hanging on by a thread over here with all the action in May, including child #2 graduating from high school next week. So no special cooking to report! Two anonymous friendship advice questions you might have missed "My spouse resents my friend time" Nina Badzin · May 6 Read full story How Do I Break Into a Tight Friendship Circle? Nina Badzin · Apr 1 Read full story Let’s connect outside of this newsletter: You can find me most often in the Facebook group, Dear Nina: The Group. All the social media links are below. I know I need to get rid of some them! Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | LinkedIn | Threads | Twitter | Bluesky | My Website Links to Amazon, Bookshop.org, or other affiliates might earn me a tiny commission, which helps operations of Dear Nina. You’re a free subscriber to Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship. Frustrated with some of your friends? You’re not alone! The anonymous letters are a perk for paying subscribers. You probably have a similar question. Upgrade any time for the full archive AND for (optional!) quarterly Zoom hangouts with Nina and other paying subscribers. Upgrade to paid Share   Like Comment Restack   © 2025 Nina Badzin The Great Midwest Unsubscribe