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Dads: Be Pampered On Mexico's Pacific Coast
 The Enquirer
The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa in Mexico is inviting fathers and sons to Mexico's Pacific Coast with a "Puff, Putt and Pamper" Father's Day package.
'Best Beach' In Mexico Lived Up To Its Reputation
 Al Dodimead
Akumal Bay, south of Cancun, has a stunning beach with great snorkeling that provided the most stress free, relaxing vacation ever.
Estrella del Mar Presents Unbeatable Summer Vacation Package
 PRNewswire
On 3.5 miles of pristine, undisturbed golden-sand beaches sits Estrella del Mar Golf and Beach Resort. This summer, Estrella del Mar offers guests the chance to experience this beautiful, serene destination starting from just $399 for two people!
Acropolis and Chichen Itza Lead New 7 Wonders Contest
 Reuters
The Acropolis in Athens and Mexico's Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza are among the leaders in a competition, ending in one month, to choose the New Seven Wonders of the World, the organisers said on Thursday.
Mexico Boutique Hotels Sets the Stage for Culinary Travel
 PRNewswire
Mexico Boutique Hotels' entire collection of one-of-a-kind accommodations offers food and drink as exceptional as the venues they are served in, the following epicurean possibilities will be of particular appeal to ardent gastronomes and connoisseurs of the good life.
Attn Passport Virgins: $100 Off in Puerto Vallarta
 LATimes
Do you have a brand new passport or are you thinking about getting one? If so, the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa wants to be your first... date/stamp.
Preparing for Cuban Vacations After Castro
 Peter Greenberg
Quietly, deliberately, and quickly, the travel industry is preparing for Cuba after Castro. Major U.S. cruise lines won’t publicly admit this, but each has now charted at least seven, and perhaps eight viable Cuban harbors.
Brilliant Blue Belize
 Vicki Smith
Needle-nosed ballyhoo fish leap from the water, lured by the wake as Capt. Bobby Halliday motors off Ambergris Caye. The turquoise waters here are so clear you can see blades of sea grass and lobster traps more than 20 feet below the surface.
After Brokeback Mountain, Calgary is Marketing Itself as Gay-Friendly
 Lisa Kadane
Call it the Brokeback phenomenon. Not only did last year's Oscar nominee for Best Picture catapult Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal to superstardom, it thrust Alberta onto the stage as a scenic must-see for travellers. But not just any wayfarers.
Hurricane-Proof Your Vacation
 Beth J. Harpaz
Despite forecasts of a busy hurricane season, the idea of a summer vacation on a tropical beach appeals to many travelers. And there is one advantage: It costs less now than at other times of year.
Cruise Mexico on Luxury Bus
 Laurence Iliff
Yeah, I'm on a bus, but not just any bus. Rather, it's one of Mexico's now-ubiquitous "luxury" buses, which offer an inexpensive and cushy alternative to the nation's relatively expensive domestic airlines.
Puerto Vallarta Mexico: Scuba-Duba-Doo! 
 Laura Gelezunas
The Mexican Riviera boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. But since some of the best scenery lies beneath the waves, Vallarta Adventures offers scuba trips to some of the most spectacular dive sites on Mexico's Pacific Coast.
Riviera Nayarit: Mexico's Newest Destination is Unveiled
 etravelblackboard.com
There’s a great new destination in Mexico and now it has a name: Riviera Nayarit. With the launch of this exciting destination, comes an amazing transformation of 100 miles of Pacific coastline that will continue to develop over the next decade.
Destination of the Year
 Ed Salvato & Justin Ocean
If you're going to spend the time and money on an international jaunt, why limit yourself to just one city? Each of these countries offer a quality gay experience throughout their nation with a range of cities and destinations that would appeal to any LGBT traveler.
The Spa at Verana, Holistic, Tropical Sanctuary Perched Mid-Air
 etravelblackboard.com
The very intimate Verana hotel occupies an exquisitely serene setting perched above the Bay of Banderas amid the swaying palms of the Valle del Sierra Oriental, just south of Puerto Vallarta.
As Hurricane Season Looms, Marriott Offers a Sunny Solution For Worry-Free Summer Travel
 PRWEB
Starting on June 1, Marriott International will once again ease wary summer travelers' concerns with "Marriott's Caribbean Travel Interruption Promise," protecting guests, and their precious vacation time, against the threat of a hurricane.
A City at Sea
 Tom Wharton
For many, a cruise is about getting away. The shorter cruises appeal to folks looking for a short vacation, with the possibility of eating 24 hours a day, Las Vegas-style shows, numerous night spots, gambling, sunning, shopping, swimming, spa treatments, miniature golf, movies, dancing the night away or doing nothing at all.
At 12,000 Feet, Andean Culture Meets Pop Art
 Joshua Hammer
The founder of a gallery and nonprofit foundation, esART, in the affluent Zona Sur section, Patricia Tordoir has assembled what may be one of the largest contemporary Bolivian modern art collections in the world.
Summer Fun for Families
 BaltimoreSun.com
Memorial Day weekend launches the family vacation season. Here are a few deals to be enjoyed by parents and kids alike.
What’s New in Cancun
 Business Wire
News of Cancun’s latest summer happenings is released today as the top international travel destination readies for its hottest season to-date. Topping the list are details of upscale renovations, new additions and expansions, sacred cultural journeys, effects of passport regulations, family-friendly beach events, film festivals and athletic competitions.
Postcard from Land's End
 Bill Sanford
Did you ever have a problem like this? You're planning a big trip, visiting five countries. You want to be informed. You invest in some travel books. The amount of information almost overwhelms you.
Mexico Mayan Site Fears Becoming Victim of Success
 Anahi Rama
Mexico's most famous Mayan ruins, at Chichen Itza, could become a victim of their own success if they are named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in a global competition.
Helping The Tortoise Win The Race
 Christine Delsol
Turtle-loving travelers heading to Puerto Vallarta in the coming months can join the region's Sea Turtle Release Program to help thousands of hatching baby sea turtles survive long enough to reach the sea.
This Year's Running of Bulls Canceled in San Miguel
 Bob Kelly
The city council has canceled the 34th annual Sanmiguelada (running of the bulls) to prevent a repeat of last year´s event that a former mayor said turned the Historic District into a "big cantina."
The Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort Opens New Spa
 H&MM Week In Review
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa has opened a new Mandara Spa which incorporates local traditions and ingredients, making it the first luxury spa in Cozumel.
Travelers Keen on Going Green
 TripAdvisor
Following the results of an ecotourism survey of more than 1000 travelers worldwide, it show that nearly 40 percent of travelers surveyed are environmentally concerned.
Mexico Boutique Hotels Supports Oaxaca
 PRNewswire
Mexico Boutique Hotels is delighted to announce that in honor of The July Festival of Guelaguetza held in the lovely colonial city of Oaxaca, when you stay with any participating MBH member a percentage of your entire bill will be donated to a local Oaxaca charity that helps children.
Along for the Ride: Rio Grande’s Environmental, Political Impact Studied from the Shore
 Aaron Nelsen
For nearly nine months, Nat Stone has been navigating a “political line” floated down the Rio Grande in a hybrid canoe/kayak he crafted from Spanish cedar. He travels with a tent, pillow, blanket, tarp, clothing, camera and map. He’s packed food supplies and 4 gallons of water, waterproof bag and his paddles.
The Missions of Baja California
 Marla Jo Fisher
The idea that Spanish colonial missions exist only in California is ingrained in many people's minds, and it came as a surprise to me years ago that the Spanish friars built dozens of such compounds before they headed north.
Mexican Lake Yields Bounty of Big Fish
 Ray Sasser
One of the attractions to fishing in Mexico is that it's possible to catch 50 or more bass in a day. That's difficult to accomplish on American lakes where fishing pressure is much higher than in remote Mexico.
Mayan Heritage Lingers in Modern San Cristobal
 Robert Reid
Mexico offers a striking assortment of travel destinations. To the south, San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas' remote hill town of 70,000, is becoming the quieter alternate for those seeking Spanish-colonial beauty and peeks at traditional life.
Grand Velas Unveils New Website
 breakingtravelnews.com
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort has unveiled its completely upgraded Internet presence at GrandVelas.com, allowing visitors to actually anticipate and plan their entire experience at the Grand Velas Resort and in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit as a whole.
Mexico Boutique Hotels Presents Romantic Hideaways for Weddings, Honeymoons, and Other Passionate Interludes
 PRNewswire
Romantic tradition smiles on flowers and chocolates. But when you are fortunate enough to have found a special someone, why not celebrate it in a country renowned for its warmth? Mexico Boutique Hotels offers novel experiences meant to be shared, along with the intimacy you crave.
The 10th Edition of The Floating Film Festival
 moviecitynews.com
It has been called the “most exclusive film festival in the world” and Rod Steiger said “It Was The Best Film Festival I Ever Attended.” It is easy to understand why.
A Perfect Storm for Cancun Renovation
 Jay Clarke
Check into a Cancun hotel and you may think it's a brand-new establishment. That's because many hotels in the Mexican resort area that were battered by Hurricane Wilma in 2005 not only repaired their damage but also took the opportunity to refurbish and upgrade their entire properties.
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