MEXICO | OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE

Swimming with the sharks off Baja California's coast

08:52 AM PDT, November 27, 2007 , By Pete Thomas

Caged divers face fears and get close, personal look at predators at Guadalupe Island off Baja coast. The experience is exhilarating, even as rumors swirl over methods used to draw out the beasts.

RITUALS | NIGHTLIFE + REVELRY

From parties in Mexico to Miami, spring breaks into action

01:57 PM PDT, March 10, 2008 , By Christopher Reynolds

Thousands of Spring Break revelers are primed to overtake Cancun, Vegas and other top party spots. To keep the (good) spirits flowing, read on.

Scope out the hot spring break spots online

12:52 PM PDT, March 10, 2008 , By Christopher Reynolds

PACIFIC MEXICO | LIVING ABROAD

Mazatlan, a Mexican harbor for American expatriates

10:55 AM PDT, October 20, 2007 , By Marla Dickerson

The "authentic" Mexican city is turning the heads of American retirees and vacation-home buyers. They’re finding they can get more for their money than in Mexico's better-known resort areas.

ON THE SPOT | BORDER CROSSINGS

Caution tourists, Mexican police not above extortion

01:16 PM PDT, October 12, 2007 , By Catharine Hamm

A few tips on how to protect yourself when south of the border.

MEXICO & SOUTHWEST USA | HURRICANE SEASON

Hurricane Henriette threatens Baja & mainland Mexico

08:53 AM PDT, September 05, 2007 , From the Associated Press

Hurricane Felix dumped heavy rain in Central America, causing flooding, landslides and at least nine deaths.

MEXICO | BAJA CALIFORNIA

Baja marina project seen as a threat to Los Cabos estuary, wildlife

07:24 AM PDT, July 10, 2007 , By Héctor Tobar

MEXICO | TOURS & CRUISES

Small-ship cruising & whale watching in Baja California

04:10 PM PDT, April 13, 2007 , By Alan Solomon

How do we love Baja? Let us count the whales...

TOURS & CRUISES

Ten 2007 Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico & Hawaii cruise deals

04:59 PM PDT, April 12, 2007 , By Rosemary McClure

MEXICO | LODGING

In Mexico, American-run B&Bs offer bang for the peso

11:11 AM PDT, March 30, 2007 , By Donald S. Stroetzel

The bed-and-breakfast prices are still moderate, but oh, the luxuries. Try hourlong facials, upscale surroundings and special dinners.