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Top 10 Places to Fly Solo
 Reuters
No one to go on vacation with or escaping a broken heart? That's no reason not to travel, according to travel Web site IgoUgo which has come up with the world's top 10 places to fly solo.
Try a Seaside Escape South of the Border
 Kris Hundley
Once you shake the time-share salesmen, who cling like ticks from the minute you clear customs, Puerto Vallarta proves to be a surprisingly laid-back place for a family vacation.
 Tourists Drawn to Great Whites Like Sharks Drawn to Chum
 Pete Thomas
The mammoth predator is lured from the abyss by the scent of blood and looms larger with every fathom it covers. My heart races as I turn this way and that, sucking air through a hose, peering through a mask, intently following its progress.
IGFA Partners with Bonnier Marine Group to Produce Offshore World Championship
 Pete Johnson
For the seventh straight year, Cabo San Lucas has been chosen as the location for the 2008 IGFA Offshore World Championship, which will take place off the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja peninsula from May 11th–16th, 2008.
Enchantment Group to Open Mii amo Destination Spa in Punta Mita
 Business Wire
Enchantment Group, a spa and resort development and management company, announced that they will open a 30 guest room destination spa, along with 25 residential condominiums, in Punta Mita, Mexico, 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.
In Tavel, Paying Homage to the Rosé of Kings
 Ellen Kaye
Tavel, a town of 1,600 perched at the edge of the Languedoc, on the brink of Provence, is the veritable cradle of French rosé.
Monterrey U.S.A.
 Gregory Rodriguez
Regiomontanos, as Monterrey residents are called, wear their pro-Americanism on their sleeves and see little shame in the fact that their streets are as overrun by corporate American retailers as any suburban town north of the border.
Botanical Gardens Noche de las Luminarias
 Mary Hess
On Thursday, February 21st, the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens will host "Noche de las Luminarias," coordinated with the full moon. This, our second annual "Members Appreciation Night," will feature live music, great food, and an open bar.
Puerto Vallarta Sojourns Spell Romance and Memories
 The Province
Visiting Canadians share their excitement of the city, the people, the scenery and the beautiful sunsets while in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Five Hot Gay Travel Bargains
 Duane Wells
Though a recession may necessarily impact the travel plans of American gays and lesbians over the course of the next year or two, the following five popular gay travel destinations will likely continue to attract scads and scads of pink dollars because they represent both great value and good times.
 Explore the South Shores on a Sea Safari
 Laura Gelezunas
A whale breaking the surface or a school of dolphins just off the bow of your boat are some of the wonders of the ocean that make themselves available to explorers on Vallarta Adventures' new tour, Sea Safari.
Spring Break Means It's Time for Beaches, Parties, Slopes and More
 The Canadian Press
Spring break can mean partying in Cancun or volunteering in New Orleans. But it can also mean late-season skiing or even birdwatching. Here are some spring break ideas.
Choosing a Puerto Vallarta Wedding Venue
 Zac Campbell
Choosing the perfect venue can be one of the most daunting tasks you have to face when planning your Puerto Vallarta destination wedding. Even if you've been here before, you may not have ever looked from a wedding planning perspective.
The Slow Traveller
 The Observer
Continuing his flight-free trip around the world, Ed Gillespie makes the most of Mexico's insect life, from a close encounter with millions of butterflies, to a market snack of fried grasshopper.
Must-See Destinations for 2008
 Canwest News Service
Looking for a new vacation spot this year? Try Mozambique, Oman or even revisit Paris, all of which feature on a list of the top 10 must-visit destinations for 2008 from online travel site Concierge.com.
Cruising to Mexico Offers Great Food, Zip-Lines and Much More
 The Canadian Press
We are becoming cruise veterans, chalking up No. 5 recently on a trip to the Mexican Riviera, so we are well aware of the culinary temptations. And we admit that part of why we cruise is because of the good food.
A Ski Week for Mexicans? Whistler Promoters Say 'Si!'
 Bruce Constantineau
Those 200 boisterous skiers swooshing, gliding and racing for trophies down the powdery slopes of Whistler this week represent a hugely promising B.C. tourism market - Mexico.
Tourists Return to Oaxaca, Mexico
 Mark Stevenson
Poinsettias carpet the carefully tended gardens of Oaxaca's arch-ringed main plaza, where smoking wreckage and barricades stood just over a year ago. Local bands and marimbas have replaced the sound of explosions, and the smell of gasoline bombs and tear gas have given way to the scent of coffee and mole sauce, two of Oaxaca's specialties.
Todays Escapes Lists Popular Places for Freshmen Spring Breakers in 2008
 PRWeb
Spring break is the holiday for students. This is their week to close all books and not think about midterms, papers and studying. TodaysEscapes offers savings on getaways for inexperienced and professional spring breakers.
Mexico's Beautiful Punta Mita is Surprisingly Affordable
 Eloise Parker
If you're keen to avoid the kind of giant resorts, vendor-ridden beaches and noisy bars favored by the "spring break" crowd, you can still find upscale tranquility in Mexico without having to break the bank.
Casa Velas Radiates Romance For A Puerto Vallarta Destination Wedding
 PRWeb
Due to the amazing beaches, culture and weather, Mexico weddings have long been drawing couples from all over the world. When it comes to destination Mexico wedding resorts, Casa Velas Hotel Boutique offers the ultimate in romance, luxury and comfort for weddings in Vallarta.
Golf Without Borders
 Sallie Brady
Punta Mita, a $2 billion resort just north of Puerto Vallarta, is one of dozens of luxury golf communities leading Americans to buy abroad. From the Bahamas to Bermuda to the Caribbean and Mexico, courses are springing up along combed beaches as developers seek to draw more buyers from the usual golf getaways within the United States.
In Juarez, the Zona de Tolerencia has Moved, and the Mariscal is Changing
 Richard Wright
Those girls, and transgender individuals, are the infantry of the sex industry. And when the Zona shifts, like it has, they're left without options, because if they had options in the first place, they wouldn't have ended up there. But I suppose if anybody is disposable in the grand economic plan, it would be them.
Grand Velas Resort Offers Special All-Inclusive Travel Agent Rate
 PRWeb
The family-friendly, all-inclusive Grand Velas is offering a special Travel Agent rate of $260 USD per person, per night, based on double occupancy and one complimentary Cora Massage from Grand Velas Spa's new Huichol Collection.
Adventure Guide to Mexico
 Bonnie Tsui
Beyond the sunbathers, cervezas and spring break debauchery so conspicuously on display in Cancún and Cozumel, Mexico offers a lesser-known adventure experience — the kind that is found deep in the jungle or near small fishing villages and offshore reefs.
Book on Baja Fishing is Informative, Delightful
 Ed Zieralski
At a time when Baja officials are in the throes of a battle with organized crime, Tom Gatch has written a wonderful book about a place that always has delivered terrific adventures to many of us. His timing couldn't be better.
It's Summer Somewhere: Mexico City
 Jaunted
Sure, Cinco de Mayo is just a few months away, but for a real dose of real Mexican culture, head to the country's capital for the Festival de Mexico. In its 24th year, the festival celebrates both past and present artists, writers, dancers and architects for two weeks in March.
Baja at Sea Level
 Kari J. Bodnarchuk
A 37-mile kayaking adventure in Mexico's Sea of Cortés focuses on the islands of Danzante and Carmen. Whale-sightings are likely in what Jacques Cousteau called "one of the world's great aquariums."
Oaxaca's Ready for Tourists to Return for Its Art, History and Mole Sauces
 Rachel Dissell
Tourists all but disappeared from Oaxaca after teacher protests turned violent in 2006. The laid-back feeling and cultural celebrations faded amid tear gas and troops. A year later, the political graffiti is whitewashed and the city of Oaxaca and its citizens are trying to sing, dance and feed their way back into the hearts of visitors.
Lazy Hazy Days in Mexico
 Lindsey Norris
Yelapa is one of four towns I plan to visit during this trip, my second to Puerto Vallarta. I love the city for its laid-back atmosphere, the friendliness of the locals and the many things to see and do, but this time, I want to see what the smaller towns in Mexico have to offer.
Vancouver a Top Gay Getaway: Survey
 Bruce Constantineau
Vancouver has been recognized as the number one gay leisure travel destination in Canada for the second consecutive year, according to a survey of U.S. gay and lesbian travelers.
The Authentic Mexican
 Don Townshend
It's 10pm on a mild autumn night and I'm following a gang of minstrels dressed in flowing medieval-style black velvet capes and breeches into the dark, serpentine alleys of colonial Guanajuato. I don't usually pursue guys wearing fancy dress costumes into dimly lit passageways. But this is different.
Top 10 Destination Club Locations
 Amy Gunderson
Destination clubs sell members on variety. Why have one second home in a single location when you can have an entire portfolio of properties across the U.S. and even around the world?
The Tequila Express
 Allan Wall
On a visit to the Guadalajara area, my family and I were able to visit a real Tequila processing plant on a hacienda, where a tourist can see the entire process. It's just one of the many fascinating tourist destinations one can enjoy in Mexico.
Fishing Boats, Surfboards and Not a High-Rise in Sight
 Beth Greenfield
Puerto Escondido, a tiny fishing village turned surfer’s hub on the Pacific coast of Mexico, certainly has the hallmarks of a tropical paradise: wide beaches, hidden coves and rocky cliffs that soar above crystalline waters.
Mexico Boutique Hotels Announces Its Top Ten Best Sellers for 2007
 PRNewswire
Mexico Boutique Hotels, an eclectic collection of upscale boutique properties, knows a thing or two about what it means to be at the "top." Now they have put together their own list based not on their own criteria, but on the number of bookings made by their very satisfied guests.
New Cancun Golf Courses Making Strong Case for a Mexico Golf Vacation
 Craig Better
Cancun, which typically conjures images of cookie-cutter beach hotels and sloppy Spring Break shenanigans, used to be a golfing wasteland. No longer. As we saw on our recent visit, new Cancun golf courses are quickly transforming this area into a world-class golf destination.
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