"I love to stay in places where I feel I am surrounded by the natural elements of my surroundings. I also like for the hotels I stay in to feel authentic to the culture and location of the destination. When I travel to Mexico, I will be staying in Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel."

"In Oaxaca, I'll spend some nights in Azul Oaxaca..."

"...and others in El Diablo y La Sandia, a very easygoing place where I usually go with my friends; it's also where I stay when I plan trips to Mexico around my design collaborations with local artisans."

"In Mexico City, I cannot wait to enjoy a meal at Em by Lucho Martinez..."

"... Maximo Bistrot..."

"...Rosetta by chef Elena Reygadas..."

"...and Tetetlán in El Pedregal."

"When I'm in town, I never miss enjoying a michelada with tamarindo on Sundays in La Lagunilla, the city's famous antiques market."

"And after partying in La Roma, I always head to Ricos Caldos de Gallina Luis the next day. Their specialty is one of those homemade broths that's filled with peas and rice, and can cure a hangover like no other remedy."

"In Oaxaca, my first stop is Alfonsina. I go there for the mole—it's a must."

"The next day, I have to eat at Boulenc for the chilaquiles and the amazing bread."

"In Oaxaca, I have to be a bit of a tourist. Visiting the botanical gardens, El Jardin Botanico de Santo Domingo, is a must; the plants, flowers, and varieties never cease to inspire my designs."

"I'll also be sure to stop by the city's most famous church, Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán."

"A visit to see El Árbol del Tule, the widest tree in the world, is a must for me. It's a natural wonder that sits in the church grounds of Santa María del Tule."