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 Travel & Outdoors
Romantic Getaways: Room for Two
 Jenny Hontz
The weather may be cooling off, but there's nothing like a romantic getaway to heat things up again. Plenty of resorts cater to lovebirds or honeymooners with special settings, accommodations and services.more »»»
Mexico is Top Cruise Destination
 MTB
The Mexican seascape is experiencing a surge in its port activities by adding facilities, modernizing its ports and satisfying the growing demand of cruise travelers. Due to Mexico’s growing popularity, cruise lines are assigning newer and bigger ships, adding itineraries and introducing year-round service to the region.more »»»
Preferred Boutique Welcomes Six New Member Properties
 PRNewswire
Preferred Boutique, a member of the Preferred Hotel Group family of brands, has carefully selected six incredible new member properties to add to its impressive roster of hotels and resorts.more »»»
Airlines Continue to Spread Wings Over Mexico
 Erick Laseca
Airlines are responding to increasing U.S. and Canadian demand for service to Mexico by widening service options to the country’s many destinations. With greater air access, the airlines contribute to boosting international tourist arrivals.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Marriott Awarded Crystal Apple
 PVNN
In a ceremony held in Chicago Illinois last month, the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort received the coveted "Crystal Apple" award of excellence from the well-known travel agency, Apple Vacations.more »»»
Cozumel Rebuilds, New Ports Sought
 Christine Delsol
Almost a year after Hurricane Wilma destroyed or heavily damaged the two piers that handled most of Cozumel's cruise ship traffic, both are still months away from being reopened.more »»»
Boarder Town - Sayulita, Mexico
 Jason Blevins
Legend holds that those who drink the water in this whimsical fishing-village-turned-surf-hideaway will fall prey to the region's siren song, assuring not only several return trips but a lifetime spent snaring others under Sayulita's salty spell.more »»»
Riu Vallarta to Debut in November
 travelweekly.com
Riu Hotels & Resorts, the all-inclusive Spanish hotel chain, will debut the 550-room Riu Vallarta in Mexico in November. The property will be Riu's second in Jalisco and its 12th in Mexico, bringing to 6,035 the number of hotel rooms in Mexico, the chain's largest destination.more »»»
Nonstop Flights to Mexico Rising
 Chris Walsh
Denver-based Frontier Airlines has tapped into the booming market of travelers to Mexico — who number 20 million annually — by offering nonstop flights to popular tourist spots.more »»»
San Miguel's Annual Event Re-Examined
 David Agren
An estimated 20,000 tourists descended on San Miguel for the annual Sanmiguelada - the town´s version of Pamplona´s annual running of the bulls - where the local tourism office figured visitors spend US $1.5 million. But many bemoan the style of tourism being promoted in a place that normally attracts a somewhat genteel crowd.more »»»
Barcelo Hotels & Resorts Partners With Itravel2000
 CNW
Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, a leading all-inclusive hotel company in Mexico and the Caribbean, has teamed up with Itravel2000, Canada's largest independent travel company, to offer great deals to Mexico and the Caribbean for the 2006/2007 season.more »»»
The City That Silver Built
 Tony Cohan
There is an enchantment to a city risen from ruin, and I suppose that’s what keeps drawing me back to Guanajuato. The new vitality animating Guanajuato reflects a gradual convergence of various interests in rebuilding the city.more »»»
Protests Paralyze Oaxaca: But is it Unsafe for Tourists?
 Jolayne Houtz
Our experience in Oaxaca was quite different from the chaos we had read about at home. We never felt unsafe, and we never were confronted by protesters. As a large group of Americans in a city now almost devoid of tourists, we certainly stood out. But we never drew unwelcome attention.more »»»
Costa Careyes, Mexico: A Pacific Resort Where the Air Kisses Are Understated
 Julia Chaplin
A laid-back, word-of-mouth alternative to hard-charging party spots like St.-Tropez or Punta del Este, Careyes is small and conspicuous consumption is considered déclassé. There is no marina for yacht envy, nor an airstrip, and not only are there no designer boutiques and glitzy nightclubs, there’s not even a town.more »»»
Magical Mazatlan
 Chris Barron
Something drastically unexpected occurred on my recent honeymoon. I fell in love with another. She was beautiful, warm, kind and exciting. She was everything anyone would want and more. Her first name was Mazatlan. Her last name Mexico.more »»»
Puerto Vallarta Climbs to #2 this Holiday Season
 Business Wire
Following a record-high summer travel season, Travelocity forecasts more busy skies and full rooms ahead for the holidays. The latest travel data analysis yielded the 2006 "rules of the road," helping U.S. consumers prepare for this season's holiday travel rush.more »»»
Via Yoga Announces 15 Yoga Vacations at Villa Amor and Las Alamandas
 PRWEB
Via Yoga, the Seattle-based yoga vacation company founded in 2004, offers 11 6-night yoga vacations for the adventurous at Villa Amor in Sayulita, and four 4-night vacations for those who love pampering at Las Alamandas in Jalisco. All levels of students are welcome.more »»»
5 Star Day at Canopy Veranos!
 Sueanne Hagemann
Having lived in Vallarta for over 5 years now I have done it all when it comes to tourist attractions. That is except for the once-dreaded Canopy Tour. To say I was apprehensive is a understatement. I love the beauty of the surrounding jungles and mountains we have here, but I prefer to see them with my feet on the ground.more »»»
Shop and Learn Spanish Language Course in Puerto Vallarta
 PR.com
A newly designed Spanish Language Immersion course will be held in Puerto Vallarta November 4 through 18. Highly individualized instruction and Spanish immersion through community contact mark this unique course.more »»»
Following Fact and Fiction Into a Colonial City
 Mary Duenwald
Founded in the mid-16th century, Morelia was among the first Spanish cities in Mexico. It is the setting of a chapter in Wallace Stegner’s novel “Angle of Repose.”more »»»
Delta's Luscious Latin Deals from LA
 cheapflights.com
Delta Air Lines is rendering Los Angeles (LAX) a more formidable Latin American gateway, and in the process it is laying on some low introductory discount airfares with seats to Puerto Vallarta as cheap as $139.more »»»
Tesoro Resorts takes Mexico by Storm
 XTVWorld.Com
Mexico's newest hotel brand continues to reaffirm its commitment to Mexico with plans to develop additional properties and expand the chain to other domestic destinations. Offices in Tijuana mark the first stage of development.more »»»
Frontier Receives DOT Authority for Flights Between Los Angeles and Los Cabos
 PRNewswire
Frontier is proud of every award it wins, but nothing beats being awarded a new route! Yesterday, Frontier Airlines was awarded final authority from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin daily operations between Los Angeles (LAX) and Cabo San Lucas (SJD).more »»»
Last Call for San Francisco to Mexico
 Michael Martinez
Cruises to the Mexican Riviera - popular for their cheap prices and exotic ports of call - will disappear from the Port of San Francisco next year as cruise lines look for more profitable itineraries.more »»»
A Fishy Little Sleeping Village
 Robert Hardin
Although Yelapa - the fishing village seventeen miles south of Puerto Vallarta - is a popular tourist attraction, most visitors are unaware of several factors that make it unique. Our favorite is La Casa de la Imaginación, a vibrant community center for children.more »»»
Spaniards Ready for Tomato-Throwing Free For All
 AFP
Some 40,000 Spaniards were gathering in the eastern town of Bunol ready to create a 'human gazpacho,' hurling some 100,000 kilograms (220,000 pounds) of tomatoes at one another to mark La Tomatina, surely one of the world's messiest festivals.more »»»
Tripoli: Once a Pariah, Now a Hot Spot
 Kevin Gray
In May, the United States announced that it was restoring diplomatic relations with Libya, which means Libya’s capricious visa-approval process should become simpler, leading to what tourism officials hope will be an influx of American visitors.more »»»
Cool Deal on Frontier’s New Cabo Connection
 FirstCall
As summertime shows signs of cooling down, segueing into fall, Frontier Airlines is offering a cool deal on its soon-to-be Cabo San Lucas (SJD) service. $149 will buy a one-way ticket from Kansas City (MCI) to the Mexican resort.more »»»
In Protest-Besieged Oaxaca, Tensions Run Even Higher After Dark
 Will Weissert
Gone are Oaxaca's familiar nighttime sounds of tinkling marimba music and vendors hawking chocolate or traditional fried grasshoppers, replaced by gunfire, the roar of burning tires and shouts from bands of men armed with clubs.more »»»
Mexican Park Turns Border Crossing into Sport
 Jeremy Schwartz
The 20 or so people fleeing the Border Patrol here aren't undocumented immigrants - they're tourists about 700 miles from the border. Most are well-heeled professionals that paid 150 pesos for what is perhaps Mexico's strangest tourist attraction: A night as an illegal immigrant crossing the Rio Grande.more »»»
Airlines' Focus: More Mexico
 SFGate.com
Whether it's the euro's bullying, the security concerns involved in crossing the Atlantic or simple supply and demand, United States airlines are flying to Mexico in droves.more »»»
Take a Vacation from Your Vacation
 Patrick Harrison
Situated 4,500 feet above sea level in the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains, San Sebastian's cool climate and historic appeal have made it one of Mexico's last great getaways. Hacienda Jalisco invites you to escape the summer heat while enjoying the charm of old Mexico, comfortable rooms and home-cooked meals - all for a reasonable price. more »»»
Clouds of Monarch Butterflies Descend on Mexico Sanctuaries
 Judy Wiley
They travel thousands of miles, unerringly, every year between Canada and Mexico. No one knows how they find their way. "Las mariposas" - the butterflies - come by the millions. They arrive in Mexico's heartland, the Sierra Madre in the state of Michoacan, every November.more »»»
Bella Weight Loss Retreats - Refuel Your Body and Mind in Mexico
 PR.com
Bella Vita Retreat, known for their results focused weight loss retreats, launches their individualized, custom designed Bella Weight Loss Retreats in San Pancho, Mexico.more »»»
Best Mexico Beaches
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a popular destination for the true beach lover. With over 100 miles of coastline on Mexico's West Coast, the Banderas Bay region offers an unrivaled combination of simple pleasures and sophisticated charms.more »»»
Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya Hotel Offers Fall Specials
 PRNewswire
The legendary Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya Hotel, recently voted the Best Family Friendly Resort in Mexico by independent travel agents, is offering fall getaways available through October 31, 2006, starting at $375 per person for a five-night all-inclusive stay.more »»»
Bella Vita Retreat - Lose Weight and Look Great on the Beaches of Mexico
 PR.com
Bella Vita Retreat, known for their boot camp retreats, takes their signature programs, Beach Boot Camp and Bella Weight Loss Retreats to the beautiful sands of San Pancho, Mexico.more »»»
Mexico’s More than La Playa
 Ian Caddell
Puerto Vallarta is not only one of the closer Mexican beach towns to Vancouver, it’s also just a four-hour drive or a 45-minute flight from a place that offers an abundance of colonial history, a town that is has the look of old Europe: Guadalajara.more »»»
Bliss in a Mexican Hideaway - Hotelito Desconocido
 Ann Rickard
Hotelito Desconocido is about luxury without lights, hedonism without artifice, indulgence without kitsch. It is not a place for children. Couples only are welcome here and no one is about to apologise for it.more »»»
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