Seen that? - The Wild Beauty of Cabo Polonio

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The Wild Beauty of Cabo Polonio at Latina Viva

Cabo Polonio is a small fishing town, 125 miles east of Montevideo, Uruguay. I went there last summer, and I was absolutely Enchanted by it's uncommon characteristics. The Cabo's wild beauty take over your soul as soon as you approach it. Open trucks transport the visitors from the road, shaking and trembling on the sand paths, among the exuberant wood, to the beach. After a fun ride of almost 6 miles, [...] Read More


The Magical Night of Cabo Polonio at Latina Viva

After the Quiet Sunset of Cabo Polonio, comes the bewitching darkness. There's no electricity there, remember? The only places provided with electrical power are the lighthouse and the police station. The inns have power generators, turned on around 8 P.M, and turned off around 2 A.M. So, after dinner, you can wander the small sand streets, completely in the dark. The only light comes from the moon; it's advisable to take [...] Read More


The Quiet Sunset of Cabo Polonio at Latina Viva

Watching the sunset on Cabo Polonio was one of the most relaxing experiences I've ever had. It's so quiet and still. Cabo Polonio is a preserved area; vehicles are not allowed to enter, except for the open trucks that bring visitors from the road, and occasionally a 4x4 pick-up. There, you're in another world, completely unplugged: no radio, TV, cell phone, bus, or any noise of modern life. When we first arrived, [...] Read More


Travel to Uruguay at The Flyaway Weblog

The gaucho country of Uruguay has many treats to surprise travelers. Scenic beach resorts and charming colonial towns await those who trek to this South American capital. The locals' relaxed and friendly attitude is a bonus that visitors would definitely be happy to find once they get there. Prices in Uruguay are cheaper than back home. So choosing this destination alone can already be classified as budget travel ;-) Anyway, bargaining [...] Read More


Travel Friendly Beauty! at Are you a beauty?

Lisa Hoffman's lived a jetsetter life as wife of the legendary actor Dustin Hoffman. So, it makes sense that when formulating her new-ish line of skincare and fragrance, she thought immediately of travel. The result are chic mini sets that include a single day's worth of facial or body skincare in a sleek plastic sleeve. As I'm popping over to Los Angeles this weekend, I can't wait to pop these [...] Read More