Looking for a fun getaway but can’t find a traveling partner? Head down to San Miguel de Allende to explore a traditional Mexican city while you perfect your culinary skills. Cooking vacations are becoming more and more popular for solo travelers because they not only channel your inner creative abilities, but also relieve the isolation that can creep in when traveling alone. Check into the Casa De Sierra Nevada boutique hotel (www.casadesierranevada.com). An Orient Express hotel property, this destination is located in the heart of historic San Miguel de Allende. The hotel’s cooking school, Sazon is one of the finest traditional Mexican cooking schools in the country. When you’re not attending class, stroll down one block from your hotel to the Jardín (the lively town square) and soak in all the sights of the city. If your stay includes a Sunday, head over to the Biblioteca Pública at noon for the two-hour house and garden tour. And the nightlife offers a variety of options: Salsa lessons are often free at Mama Mia’s, but if you’re looking to mingle with the beautiful people, the hip and trendy hang out at En Agua.


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