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City of Contrasts Keeps Faithful Coming
 Lisa Monforton
It's not as pristine and shiny as Cancun or Miami, so what is it about this cobblestoned and whitewashed city that keeps people coming? It could be as simple as what my tour guide told me: "Puerto Vallarta is what it is. It is for you."
Small is Beautiful in Mexico
 Nick Gallo
The only organization of its kind in Mexico, Mexico Boutique Hotels have several things in common, starting with a small-is-beautiful philosophy. Most have fewer than 50 rooms, which helps assure intimacy and a high level of service.
 Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations
 Claude Coquilleau
Looking for that perfect honeymoon trip for you and the one you love? Then take a look at WedAlert.com's list of the world's top honeymoon destinations.
Choosing to Swim With the Sharks
 Pete Thomas
Caged divers face fears and get close, personal look at predators at Guadalupe Island off Baja coast. The experience is exhilarating, even as rumors swirl over methods used to draw out the beasts.
Mexico City's Basilica of Guadalupe is Second Only to the Vatican for Pilgrimages
 Laurence Iliff
Swirling toward the sky at the foot of a hillside just north of downtown is the Latin American Mecca, the sprawling Basilica of Guadalupe compound, home to both the modern basilica from the 1970s and its three-centuries-old predecessor.
Puebla, Mexico: La Purificadora
 Tara Fitzgerald
Since opening its first design hotel in Mexico City, the Habita group has become a byword for stylish hotels in Mexico. Its sixth hotel, La Purificadora (“the purifier,” as in water purification factory, the building's original use), opened last May in Puebla.
You Can Lose Track of Time in Upscale, Undiscovered Punta Mita, Mexico
 Molly Glentzer
You may like to play golf, or you may love lounging beside a pool in a tropical environment. But, ultimately, it's the lure of its wild water that makes Punta Mita special.
Living the High Life in Cancun
 Theresa Storm
When you think of Cancun, perhaps what you envision is a packed beach, lined with cheap, all-you-can-eat, drink, and do all-inclusives. Or maybe you've heard Mexico's No. 1 sunspot is just a wild party place for the young set? Or, perhaps, you've been there, done that? No matter what you think of Cancun, think again.
36 Hours in Oaxaca, Mexico
 Beth Greenfield
Oaxaca, the southern Mexican city with Zapotec roots and a Spanish colonial gloss, simmers with a passionate spirit. Although it's known as a hotbed for social justice rallies, the city's infectious zeal goes far beyond the political, spilling into all its pursuits.
What's Your World Wonder - Marriott Takes You There With Exclusive World Wonder Vacation Packages
 PRWeb
If "Go somewhere extraordinary in 2008." is on your list of New Year's resolutions, it is not too early to lock in that trip of a lifetime. With its 3,000th hotel recently announced in Beijing, Marriott International announces a wonderland of culture-rich vacation packages to the most iconic destinations and manmade world wonders.
In Merida, Searching for a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Made of Straw
 Ron Butler
I'm in Mérida looking for little turkeys made of straw. I have a small army of relatives coming for Thanksgiving dinner and I thought they'd make ideal table favors that the guests could take home.
Americans Flock to Europe Despite Weak Dollar
 Chris Reiter
Many Americans are opting for French foie gras instead of a traditional Turkey drumstick this Thanksgiving holiday, even if the dollar doesn't go as far in Europe these days.
Baja's Most Significant Mixed-Use Resort Community, "Destino," Introduced
 PRWeb
Over 250 business and community leaders, Mexican officials, prospective home owners, and high-end vacationers from both sides of the border got their first glimpse of what will be one of Baja's most unique resort destinations.
Mexico Boutique Hotels Announces Innovative Hotel Concierge Service
 PRNewswire
Since its inception, Mexico Boutique Hotels (MBH) has offered travelers much more than a great room with a fabulous view. With the announcement of its innovative Hotel Concierge service, this eclectic collection of outstanding boutique properties once again raises the bar on the art of travel.
Just Like Hawaii, With Cacti Thrown In
 Nick Clooney
If statistics are to be believed, a substantial number of you reading these words have visited Hawaii in your lifetime. On the other hand, a much lower number of you have ever visited the tip of the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico, an area called Los Cabos.
Travelers Need Documents for Trips to Mexico
 Travis Whitehead
While traveling in Mexico can be fun and adventurous, travelers should know what documents to bring in order for their trips to run smoothly. If you want to travel into the interior of Mexico, you must have a Mexican travel visa.
The Best of the Best in Puerto Vallarta
 Laura Gelezunas
The best of the best gathered at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant on November 6, 2007 for the fifth annual Virtual Vallarta Readers' Choice Awards dinner, and BanderasNews video journalist, Laura Gelezunas, was on hand to capture all of the action.
Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Launch Interactive Online Experience
 PR-USA.net
Thanks to Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts, vacationers can take advantage of a new interactive experience that combines cutting edge web technology with an easy to use format: Introducing the Virtual Trip Kit.
The Whole Enchilada
 Christopher Reynolds
Welcome to the search for the Tijuana of the '20s and '30s - the city that was Las Vegas before Vegas was Vegas, the city that some Tijuanenses pine for and others treat like incriminating evidence.
Casa Velas' New Canopy Adventure Tour Package
 PRWeb
Casa Velas, the adults-only all-inclusive boutique hotel on the Marina Vallarta golf course, is offering a Puerto Vallarta Canopy Adventure Tour package through December 20, 2008.
Cruising the Mexican Riviera
 Margie Barron
After decades of dreaming about taking a cruise, my husband and I decided to take the plunge. Then we were overwhelmed with the idea that we had to navigate all the travel agencies, cruise line brochures and websites to choose a fabulous destination and - most important - get the best deal. Well, we did it the easy way.
Mexico Boutique Hotels Invites Travelers to Experience the Gift of a True Mexican Christmas
 PRNewswire
Nowadays Santa takes his sleigh South of the Border, but long before the flying reindeer landed, Mexico had its own very special brand of holiday celebrations. This season, Mexico Boutique Hotels invites guests to discover these charming traditions throughout the month of December with the Feliz Navidad! Promotion.
Spring Break Vacation Destinations Selling Out at Breakneck Speed
 PRNewswire
StudentCity.com, a division of First Choice Student Travel and the leader in the ultimate student travel experience, today announced students are booking Spring Break travel earlier than ever before in the company's history.
Excursion to Mexico's Copper Canyon: Train Climbs Through Dramatic Terrain
 Jim Fox
It's a long journey to Mexico's Copper Canyon but getting there is a big part of the attraction, as this is one of the world's great train rides.
Grand Velas Resort Rated a Top 15 Hotel by Condé Nast
 PVNN
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, the all-inclusive resort located in Banderas Bay, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico was named as one of the “Top 15 Hotels” in Mexico by Condé Nast Traveler magazine readers in its 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards.
Shop & Spa Weekend Escape in Mexico City
 PRNewswire
Ladies (and fashionable men) who love to shop will appreciate Mexico City as an untapped shopping mecca. The weekend Shop & Spa Getaway pairs a luxurious stay in a Deluxe Suite with shopping excursions to San Angel and Santa Fe and signature spa treatments at Marquis Reforma Hotel & Spa.
The Villa Group Rebrands Spa in Nuevo Vallarta
 Dawna Robertson
With remarkable weather, abundant recreational diversions, superb regional cuisine and rich culture, Nuevo Vallarta has yet another draw with The Villa Group’s rebranding of the Tatewari Spa at Villa del Palmar Flamingos Beach Resort & Spa.
5th Vallarta Int'l Half Marathon and 5K
 Bob Cohen
All over Vallarta, athletes are putting on their running shoes in preparation for the major running competition of the year - the 5th Annual Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon and 5K Run will take place on Sunday, November 4th.
Dreams Resorts To Open Seven New Properties by 2010
 Hotel Interactive
Dreams Resorts & Spas, an upscale resort chain offering Unlimited-Luxury® to couples and couples with children, plans to quickly enter the Dominican Republic and open an additional six properties in Mexico by fall 2009.
Puerto Vallarta Fishing Report
 Capt. Juan Pablo
What more can I say - the fishing is great. It's exactly what you expect of Puerto Vallarta this time of year, a lot of dorado, a lot of tuna, a lot of marlin, a lot of most species, and most importantly, a lot of action.
5 Day Hikes From Mexico City
 Paul Kiernan
Perhaps better known for impossible traffic, kidnappings and some of the world's worst air, Mexico's sprawling capital of 20 million seems like the last place you would go for natural splendor and pristine wilderness. But the city has enough base camp potential to make a Yellowstone park ranger blush.
Serendipity: Thinking Small Leads to the Perfect Mexican Beach Town
 Monique Polak
Along the Pacific Coast north of Puerto Vallarta, visitors argue about which beach town is best. Our goal was to find out. We weren't looking for a lot: a sandy beach, fresh seafood, a laid-back atmosphere and a genuine taste of Mexico.
The Villa Group On Schedule for 2008 Grand Opening of Villa La Estancia Vallarta
 Dawna Robertson
The Villa Group remains on track for a summer 2008 grand opening of its Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa, located on the shores of famous Banderas Bay in Nuevo Vallarta.
Vancouver Named Top Gay-Friendly Travel Destination in Canada
 Bruce Constantineau
Vancouver has been recognized as the No. 1 gay leisure travel destination in Canada for the second straight year, according to a survey of U.S. gay and lesbian travelers.
Deep Sea Fishing with Grand Velas
 PRWeb
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, a deluxe, all-inclusive resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico is offering a Deep Sea Fishing Getaway that includes a deep sea excursion to the blue waters of Banderas Bay.
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