Let’s Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari — "My Warmer Weather Travel Guide"
Release Date: December 23, 2025
Episode Overview
In this candid and fun episode, Kristin Cavallari dishes out her personal "warmer weather travel guide" for listeners dreaming of an escape from winter chills. Sharing her unfiltered stories and tips, she dives into her four favorite sun-soaked destinations: Cabo San Lucas, Tulum, Mykonos, and Miami. Throughout, Kristin provides honest insights into where to stay, where to eat, what to do, and how to vibe in each location—sprinkled with personal anecdotes and signature humor.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
Opening and Personal Updates
- Kristin records the episode cozy at home with her rescue dog, Teddy, during the holiday season.
- Shares excitement for Christmas plans with her kids and friends (00:02).
- Sets the stage: “Because of the holiday season and it being winter and everything, I thought it would be fun to tell you guys about some of my favorite beach vacation destinations. A bit of a travel guide, if you will, what I love doing in these places.” (02:26)
1. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (03:08–29:55)
Childhood Memories & Vibes:
- Visited since age eight or nine—deep sea fishing, catching puffer fish, memories with family.
- “You always know what you’re going to get in Cabo. You know you’re going to get incredible food...the best service...the drinks are always good. The weather, for the most part, is always good...” (05:45)
Where to Stay:
- Las Ventanas — Kristin’s recent go-to, especially the beachfront suites—“the most incredible suites, some of the best suites I’ve ever stayed in…really private. Besides paparazzi.” (09:30)
- Splurge-y, ideal for honeymoons, family trips, or special occasions.
- Kid-friendly perks: lazy river, rolled ice cream bar, pizza making, movie nights on the beach.
- Esperanza — Great for families, especially on the resident side; features like pirate ships and games for kids (13:16).
- "Esperanza has one of my favorite restaurants in the world, Cochina del Mar...on their cliff so you’re eating cliffside and the waves are crashing right up against you and it’s really romantic.” (14:45)
- Other hotels: Cabo Azul (“That one is really nice. They have a Javier’s restaurant—such good Mexican food.”), Nobu (hotel is far out, better for sushi-dinner excursion), The Cape (good for pre-party drinks and a younger, livelier crowd).
Where to Eat:
- Cochina del Mar (Esperanza) — “For girlfriends or couples trip or just you and your man or whoever, it's really special.” (15:30)
- Las Ventanas Taco Bar — “The best tacos on the planet...it’s a vibe.” (18:50)
- Arbol (Las Ventanas) — Poolside, flavorful menu.
- Nixon (Downtown) — Sushi hotspot, easy walk to classic Cabo bars afterward.
- Don’t miss longtime staples: Squid Row, Giggly Marlin, Nowhere Bar, The Office and Mango Deck (for breakfast, lunch, or day drinking).
What to Do/Vibe:
- As an adult, she prefers relaxing, great dinners, early nights.
- But also reminisces on partying downtown and recommends it for first-timers.
- “That’s the beautiful thing about Cabo. It can be any kind of trip that you want it to be.” (28:50)
2. Tulum, Mexico (29:56–48:38)
General Feel:
- “Tulum is sexy to me. It’s very sexy. So I think Tulum is the best in a relationship, but it's also very fun with girlfriends.” (31:53)
Where to Stay:
- Azulik — Unique treehouse accommodations, “no electricity…lot of rules about no phones…It’s special.” (32:15)
- Stay on the water side to avoid bug bites.
- “Very, very romantic. Very romantic. So know that going into it.” (33:10)
- Be Tulum — Praised by friends, “it's supposed to be incredible, worth looking at their website, everything is sexy.” (33:50)
- Casa Malca — Former Pablo Escobar mansion turned hotel, with A/C and more amenities.
What to Do:
- Rent bikes—“riding bikes everywhere really is the fun part.” (35:13)
- Mayan ruins – “seeing the Mayan ruins was actually very cool.” (45:33)
- Cenotes – private tours recommended, do them early (46:10).
- Old town worth a quick visit.
Food Hotspots:
- Arca — “Some of the best food I’ve ever had...beachy, sexy vibe, great food, incredible cocktails.” (36:00)
- Real Coconut (at Hotel Sanara) — “Everything is so healthy but it’s so good.” (37:20)
- Hartwood — “A lot of people would say Hartwood they like better than Arca, but I don’t. I think the food at Arca is actually way better.” (37:50)
- Raw Love — For smoothie bowls (38:10).
- La Eufemia — Best tacos (38:57).
- Posada Margarita — Great for early breakfast; “seeing the sunrise there with coffee and just great food is the best.” (39:20)
- Gitano (drinks/dancing on Thursdays), Kinto (Azulik), Bagatelle (for table-dancing parties).
Overall Vibe:
- “Everything in Tulum is a vibe…ultimate beach vibe for me...it's just all about sun-kissed skin, flip flops, good food and good people.” (39:05)
- Tulum is a place you can do with girlfriends, partners, or even older kids (for the bike-riding/adventure factor).
3. Mykonos, Greece (48:39–64:19)
Island Atmosphere:
- “Mykonos is definitely the party island. So just prepare yourself to have fun.” (49:33)
- “The food in Greece is my favorite… I like the food in Greece better than Italy.” (51:30)
Where to Stay:
- Soho House — “Very sexy, it’s very much a vibe, and it’s people from all over the world.” (52:15)
- Right by Scorpios (“you have to go...they always have a DJ. I’ve just had some of the best nights there.”)
- Belvedere Hotel (in town) — “Awesome because you can walk everywhere in town…walking in Mykonos and shopping around is an absolute must.” (53:05)
- “The rooms are not great, let’s just put it that way. But the pool is very pretty and again, just having the ability to walk right into town is...priceless.” (55:40)
Food & Party Musts:
- Interni — Go late (10 PM+), experience dinner turning into a dance party: “Everyone will be dancing on tables and spraying champagne.” (56:20)
- Nammos or Principote — Day parties on the beach. “Wear a bikini or a bathing suit to those places with a cute cover up…” (58:10)
- Spilia — Arrive by boat for lunch: “You can only get to it by boat…best food…everything turns into a party.” (59:06)
- Alemagou — Dinner then stay for the DJ and dancing on the beach (1:00:18)
- Zuma — Go for sunset; “The food is also supposed to be amazing. You can’t have a bad meal in Greece.” (1:01:35)
How to Do Mykonos:
- Daytimes: Chill by the pool, recover.
- Nighttimes: “Everything gets started so much later that you’re going to want to sleep in, relax…Then you turn it up at night.” (1:02:45)
4. Miami, Florida (64:20–74:42)
Kristin’s History with Miami:
- “I have loved Miami since I was 18 years old. It is—I’ve got some of the best memories in Miami as well.” (64:25)
- Versatility: has visited as a teen, with friends, in relationships, on gay weekends, with her kids.
Where to Stay:
- 1 Hotel — Her favorite for reliability: “You just always know what you’re gonna get. You know you’re gonna have a good room…the food’s gonna be good, the pool’s gonna be great… The gym is incredible.” (66:00)
- Has also stayed at the Delano, Shore Club, Fountainbleu, Versace Mansion (“I’ve stayed everywhere…”)
What to Do:
- Ride bikes on the boardwalk; shop on Lincoln Road; visit Big Drop boutique (67:20).
Restaurant & Nightlife Highlights:
- Lunch: Call me Gabby & Mandolin (recommended by friends, but she mostly lunches at her hotel).
- Marion — Dinner transforms into a lively party: “Even while you’re having dinner, there are women, they are dancing, they are in the most incredible costumes...It is very fun and it turns into a party and you are dancing on the table.” (69:05)
- Carbone — Go the last night, “the spicy rigatoni…cannot go wrong.” (70:20)
- Mila — “Food phenomenal. The sushi melts in your mouth and it’s a fun vibe too…at a certain point it definitely turns up.” (71:15)
- Sparrow — Further out, great food/live music (71:56)
- Delilah — Did not personally visit Miami location, but recommends from LA/Vegas experience (72:29)
- Palace Gay Bar — Drag shows, fun, “the hottest guys work at the Palace and they’re all straight…Single ladies, don’t be afraid of a gay bar, okay? Because the guys are usually hot and straight.” (73:38)
Vibe:
- Perfect for long weekends. “Miami is also about dinner and nighttime…It’s about having fun.” (68:59)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Cabo's consistency:
“You always know what you’re going to get in Cabo. I’ve never not had a really great trip in Cabo.” — Kristin (05:45) -
On Tulum’s atmosphere:
“Tulum is sexy to me. It’s very sexy. So I think Tulum is the best in a relationship, but it's also very fun with girlfriends.” — Kristin (31:53) -
On Mykonos’ energy:
“Mykonos is definitely the party island. Just prepare yourself to have fun.” — Kristin (49:33) -
On Miami nightlife:
“Even while you’re having dinner [at Marion], there are women…dancing [in] the most incredible costumes. It is a vibe. It is very fun and it turns into a party and you are dancing on the table.” — Kristin (69:05) -
Advice for single women:
“Don’t be afraid of a gay bar, okay? Because the guys are usually hot and straight.” — Kristin (73:52)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 00:02 — Kristin sets the festive mood, introduces the episode’s purpose.
- 03:08–29:55 — Cabo San Lucas: memories, hotels, food, activities.
- 29:56–48:38 — Tulum: hotels, food scene, activities, overall vibe.
- 48:39–64:19 — Mykonos: party culture, where to stay, eat, and dance.
- 64:20–74:42 — Miami: hotel recs, lifestyle tips, nightlife.
- 74:43 — Hints at future travel episodes, bids listeners a happy holiday.
Recap & Closing
Kristin delivers a sun-drenched, honest travel guide that’s both aspirational and approachable—showcasing unique perspectives and plenty of personal anecdotes. Whether you want relaxation, romance, nightlife, or family-friendly experiences, the episode offers detailed suggestions, memorable stories, and a vibe check for each destination.
End note:
Kristin wraps up: “Hope you guys love these and maybe I’ll see you in Tulum, because I’m literally about to go book a trip.” (74:44)
Next Episode Tease:
Spirit Daughter for New Year wellness and intentions.
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