Clinton Stark

Loreto and the Loreto Bay development were front and center this past week, as we checked in on our home construction, spending a sunny, hot...

With cooler months ahead, red wines will continue to be the focus of my reviews. So I figured it was time to write about a white since I don't normally drink them as much during the winter (although a Riesling will be a necessary match for Loni's famously spicy...

JW Marriott launched their new website liveloreto.com (designed by Latitudes International from what I can tell) for the upcoming premium Marriott-branded resort in Loreto. The site has information on Loreto, amenities planned for the resort, residence features ('floor-to-ceiling' sliding glass panels) and a section on buying in Mexico. According to...

The November/December 2008 issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine has an interesting, and lengthy, feature article on Baja, that focuses on the development now taking place. "For good or ill, the development of nature-rich Baja California marches inexorably on. Traveler takes a look at the forces bearing down on this...

At the Ehlers fall harvest party in St. Helena, Napa this past weekend we were fortunate enough to taste their new wine, 'One Twenty Over Eighty'. It was the perfect fall Napa day: lots of sun, light breeze, swirling colors and jubilant winemakers marching out their latest. While we didn't...

In keeping with the sustainability initiatives in the Loreto area, it's great to see official certification announced yesterday by Green Globe for the Inn at Loreto Bay. From the press release: During the certification process, the Inn at Loreto Bay earned “best practice” results in the following areas: energy consumption, water...

If you're heading to Costco this weekend, here's another good Cab to add to your wine list. From a new producer, Merryvale, established just 2 years ago in 2006, the winery seems to be on track to producing quality wines. Time will tell of course, but for now, this...

I came across this photo today and thought I'd share it. It's missing one thing though... a Corona! It seems fitting in today's virtual and socially networked world, that you can be so in touch, productive and connected yet still enjoy all the beauty Baja has to offer. Of course, I know...

I figured since this is my first post here, I'd talk about one of my favorite topics... that being Internet Radio. In Part 1, this post, I'll give a backgrounder on what it's all about. Part 2 will cover the hardware options available. And Part 3 will be the most...