Guatemala
After more than five trips, I'm still discovering new corners of Guatemala. I've spent weeks at a time soaking up the lakeside villages of Lake Atitlán and the colorful colonial streets of Antigua, but the whole country deserves your attention. From the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal and the highland markets of Chichicastenango to the turquoise pools of Semuc Champey and the Caribbean-influenced coast near Livingston, Guatemala packs jungle, volcanoes, and living Maya culture into one compact Central America vacation. Whether you're hiking an active volcano, learning to make chocolate, or simply sipping Guatemalan coffee with a view, it's a destination that everyone will enjoy and is still not on the radar of many.
Taylor’s Favorites
Bachelorette Weekend
Set in a restored colonial convent with a courtyard pool and rooftop terrace, El Convento Boutique Hotel makes a stylish home base for a bachelorette weekend in Antigua: lounge by the pool or sip cocktails on the terrace by day, then walk the cobblestone streets to dance the night away at Antigua's lively bars and clubs.
Micro Destination Wedding
Tucked into a private rainforest reserve on the shores of Quexil Lagoon, Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel is ideal for a micro destination wedding, with waterfront suites, private jacuzzi decks, and a lakeside pool for an intimate celebration, plus easy access to the Mayan ruins of Tikal for a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon backdrop.
Needlepoint Retreat
Set on a former coffee plantation with its own lakefront, Hotel Atitlán offers a serene needlepoint retreat setting, with lake-view balconies, botanical gardens, and an infinity pool and jacuzzi facing Lake Atitlán's three volcanoes, just minutes from the shops and markets of Panajachel.
The Travel Taylored Touch
Booking with Taylor means you will have access to all of her personal knowledge and connections, gained by traveling to all seven continents, countless countries, and yearly travel conferences. Travel Taylored is based in New Jersey, USA and works with clients all over the US.
Additionally, she has access to Virtuoso and preferred hotel partnership amenities, providing you with added perks, including: resort credit, room upgrades, and exclusive activities.