ANANA HOMES

The Insider

Local knowledge from the people who actually live in our destinations.

All Stories

The Cenotes Only Locals Know

DIVE

The Cenotes Only Locals Know

Five crystalline sinkholes within 30 minutes of Tulum — none of them on TripAdvisor.

4 min readRead →
Where to Eat in Tulum Without a Reservation

EAT

Where to Eat in Tulum Without a Reservation

The restaurants worth showing up to — and exactly when to arrive.

5 min readRead →
Tulum Ruins Before the Crowds Arrive

EXPLORE

Tulum Ruins Before the Crowds Arrive

First entry, golden light, and twenty minutes of silence before the tour groups land.

3 min readRead →
How to Do Absolutely Nothing in Tulum — Perfectly

RELAX

How to Do Absolutely Nothing in Tulum — Perfectly

A guide to the art of the slow day. Pool, hammock, and a book that stays closed.

3 min readRead →
Lake Chapala: What Nobody Tells You Before You Arrive

DISCOVER

Lake Chapala: What Nobody Tells You Before You Arrive

The largest lake in Mexico, the most welcoming community, and the best light in the country.

6 min readRead →
The Coves of Menorca You Won't Find on Google

DIVE

The Coves of Menorca You Won't Find on Google

An island with more coastline than you can swim in a week. Here's where to start.

5 min readRead →
Where to Eat in Ribera de Chapala

EAT

Where to Eat in Ribera de Chapala

Lakeside restaurants, family kitchens and the pescado blanco you won't find anywhere else in Mexico.

5 min readRead →
Hiking Around Lake Chapala

HIKE

Hiking Around Lake Chapala

Cerro Chupinaya, mountain trails above Ajijic and the views over Mexico's largest lake that most visitors never see.

4 min readRead →
Spas and Pools in Ribera de Chapala

RELAX

Spas and Pools in Ribera de Chapala

Thermal waters, private pool retreats and the unhurried pace that Lake Chapala is made for.

4 min readRead →
Where to Eat in Menorca

EAT

Where to Eat in Menorca

Harbour-front seafood, family-run restaurants and the caldereta de langosta worth travelling for.

5 min readRead →
How to Explore Menorca

EXPLORE

How to Explore Menorca

Prehistoric talayots, the Camí de Cavalls coastal path and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve most visitors never leave the beach to see.

5 min readRead →
Best Trails in Menorca

HIKE

Best Trails in Menorca

Ancient paths, coastal walking routes and the quiet interior that most visitors never reach.

4 min readRead →
Where to Eat in Font Romeu

EAT

Where to Eat in Font Romeu

Mountain refuges, Catalan-French cooking and the Sunday market in Saillagouse worth waking up early for.

5 min readRead →
Best Trails in Font Romeu

HIKE

Best Trails in Font Romeu

High altitude walking, Pyrenees summits and cross-country routes with Mediterranean views on clear days.

5 min readRead →
Sightseeing and Spas in Font Romeu

ESCAPE

Sightseeing and Spas in Font Romeu

Thermal baths, Romanesque churches, the Spanish enclave of Llívia and a plateau that moves at its own pace.

5 min readRead →
Font Romeu: The Pyrenees Ski Resort You've Never Heard Of

SKI

Font Romeu: The Pyrenees Ski Resort You've Never Heard Of

No queues, no attitude, and 1,800m of altitude. Europe's best kept ski secret.

4 min readRead →

Know something worth sharing?

The Insider is built on local knowledge. If you live in one of our destinations and have something worth knowing — we want to hear from you.

Get in Touch
RESERVE