‘Vacation from hell:’ NYC man left with ‘traumatic brain injury’ on trip to luxe Mexican spa

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A trip to paradise turned out to be a “vacation from hell.” A Manhattan man who went to relax in a hammock at a Mexican resort allegedly ended up with traumatic brain injury after he was struck by falling tree, according to a lawsuit. Adam Stern and his wife, Tracy, had traveled to Rancho La Puerta — where rooms range from $5,000 to $8,000 — in May 2025 for what was supposed to be a luxurious stay. The facility, which touts itself as wellness retreat, features 4,000 acres with 40 miles of