Our very own Pulitzer Award is presented to Pat Tyson for her dedication to Traveler Publications since the start—in 1998.  Traveler Publications has been promoting the Best of México in its annual glossy presentations and distributing them all over the world. Pat taught college journalism ten years at San Diego State University, as well as joining San Diego Home/Garden magazine when it was first published in 1979.  For 25 years she was a contributor on a variety of topics, until she created the “Lone Chef” column and learned the art of cooking from and wrote about many great chefs. As Executive Editor, Pat has written for Traveler Publications since its first issue, traveling to many wondrous spots in México to write about them.  “The journey by train through the spectacular Copper Canyon was unforgettable; the dolphins cavorting around the boat in the Sea of Cortés—thrilling,” said Pat.  She has never ceased to be enchanted by the people, cuisine and scenic beauty of México. Pat has also traveled to Acapulco for the annual famed Tianguis Tourism events.  “The energy at these events is incredible both at the convention center as well as the after parties in the various mansions,” said Pat. “Pat has been a delight to work with—since the start,” commented Mayté Rodríguez Cedillo, Chief Executive Officer of Traveler Publications.  “Her enormous talent, intelligence and enthusiasm have nurtured me intensely over the years.  BajaTraveler® and MexicoTraveler® would not be where they are today if it wasn’t for the devotion of Ms. Pat Tyson.” “As I started BajaTraveler®, I was blessed by living close to Pat and Jack Tyson… I was a constant dinner guest at their beautiful home in La Mesa where we had long conversations on the direction the magazine should take.  I will never forget those days and the advice I received,” said Mayté. Since Jacks’ passing, Pat moved back east to live with her daughter Penny and enjoyed helping raise her granddaughters Hope and Abby. We have since lost Patty… last year in 2025. “We applaud Pat’s outstanding contributions and support to México’s tourism and to Traveler Publications – and in turn to the tourism industry of México and we sure and celebrate our mission to educate and promote the very best of México,” said Mayté, who presented our very first Pulitzer to Pat.