GLOBETROTTER: Toby Milner, Creative Director

WHY THERE? I've gone about seven times since 2002-I love Sayulita because it's an authentic Mexican surf town with a mix of international people. It's really safe-you can walk everywhere and don't need to rent a car. Also, NO BUGS.

WHERE DID YOU STAY? Casa O'Te Miti, which is owned by friends of mine. It's an amazing place-so remote you have to walk through the jungle to get there, but still within walking distance of town. It's luxurious but in a laid-back way. It's known as 'The House with the Dogs' because my friends own five huge mastiffs (who help out with security).

FAVORITE EATERIES: Mariscos Purillo's has the best fish tacos. And Naty's Cocina in the town square-it's where all the locals eat.

DON'T-MISS ACTIVITIES: Surfing and whale watching are big, but I love just walking on the beaches. One of my favorites is Playa de Los Muertos ('Beach of the Dead')-you go through an old cemetery in the jungle to get there. I also love hanging out in the town square: it's the center of activity, with a mix of restaurants, bars and hip boutiques. It's always hopping.

BEST FIND: On my last trip, I picked up an amazing beaded deer (pictured below) from a store that supports craftwork by families who live in the nearby mountains. There's a lot of cool, unusual art to see and get there.

IF YOU COULD LIVE THERE, WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR A LIVING? I'd teach art at Costa Verde International, an elementary school founded by my friends who own Casa O'Te Miti. It's a fully green school with a focus on ecology-a truly inspiring environment for local and international kids.

PACKING TIPS: It's super casual there-you need less than you think. I almost never check a bag; all you need are a couple of swimsuits, tees, shorts, sneakers for walking around-and I always bring my Birks and a sun hat.

FAVORITE MEMORY: Watching the sun set on the beach with my partner, Jim.