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Meet the Lamas

Hello & Hola! We’re Alberto & Lauren Lama, the husband & wife duo behind Traveling Lamas. Hailing from vibrant Mexico City (he) and the glorious ‘burbs of Maryland (she), it was a wine bar in NYC that brought us together one serendipitous summer eve…

Mérida Bound: See Our Cover Story in WestJet Magazine's Feb 2020 Issue! Photography by @travelinglamas

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Your Perfect Day Trip To Cozumel, Mexico (March 2020)

Located in the sparkling Caribbean Sea about 19 kilometers (12 miles) from the mainland of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the island of Cozumel beckons with sparkling turquoise waters, fascinating Mayan ruins set in the jungle, hotels & beach clubs in abundance, and the world’s second largest barrier reef system waiting to be explored by snorkelers and divers alike.

Mérida Bound: See Our Cover Story in WestJet Magazine’s Feb 2020 Issue!

By: Traveling Lamas February 4, 2020September 20, 2020

Lama Picks, WanderlustMerida, Mexico, WestJet, Yucatan

We have very exciting news to share! Back in the fall Alberto & I were hired by WestJet Magazine (the in-flight magazine of WestJet, one of Canada’s top airlines) to photograph the cover story of their upcoming February 2020 issue. The location? Mérida, the cultural & literal capital of Yucatán state that just happens to…

Catskills Travel Guide: A Wintry Weekend Escape From NYC

Right in the backyard of New York City, the stunning natural beauty of the Catskills – secluded yet vast at the same time – truly makes it the perfect weekend escape. Whether you want to simply power down, relax and recharge or embark on a series of adrenaline-infused experiences (or a combination of both), this…

Pelican Bar at Treasure Beach_photo credit @travelinglamas

Off The Beaten Path in Jamaica: Treasure Beach

By: Traveling Lamas November 12, 2019May 11, 2020

Lama Picks, WanderlustCaribbean, Island Life, Jamaica, Pelican Bar, Travel Guide, Treasure Beach

If you’re looking for an island escape where you can truly get away from it all, look no further than Jamaica’s sleepy, undeveloped southwest coast. Here, miles away from the nearest all-inclusive, lies a quiet gem of a fishing village called Treasure Beach. This under-the-radar strip of sand is a winding 2 1/2 hour drive…

5 Places to Find Tropical, Turquoise Water Beaches – Without Leaving the United States

By: Traveling Lamas May 15, 2019November 11, 2020

Lama Picks, WanderlustAlabama, California, Catalina Island, Destin Beach, Florida, Florida Keys, Key West, Orange Beach, Rest Beach, South Padre Island, Texas

Riding out the (hopefully) waning days of winter here in New York, we can’t help but daydream about thoughts of white sand beaches, turquoise waters and slow, breathtaking sunsets to distract us from the current cold freezing temps. Luckily, with the wealth of easily accessible locales boasting said wish list right here in the continental United States,…