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 Travel & Outdoors
Delta Offers Direct Flights to Mexico
 Paul Foy
Here's another way to beat the cold: Delta is launching nonstop flights to Mexico City and Guadalajara. Delta Air Lines Inc.'s service to Mexico City started Friday as passengers boarded a 150-seat Boeing 737.
No Crowds? No Rush? In Mexico, No Problemo
 M.L. Lyke
It takes a day or two in La Manzanilla to spot the symptoms. There's the flat tire on the rental car that has gone nowhere in seven days, the book buried in the sand facedown, the gringo who can't remember what day it is, the old local waving hola from his hammock. Expats call the phenomenon "the great sand suck."
Small is Beautiful in Mexico
 Nick Gallo
So you're looking for a great vacation escape to Mexico. Somewhere that feels like Mexico, not some playground party scene for grinning gringos in sequined sombreros. Yes, folks, you can find plenty of Cheez Whiz atop your huevos rancheros south of the border these days, but here's an antidote: Mexico Boutique Hotels.
Thrifty, Exotic Winter Travel
 Jared Johnson
Winter is quickly approaching and with harsh weather setting in, there is ample reason to take a vacation. Many college students lack thousands of dollars for the better exotic places, yet there are always cheap alternatives for fun in the sun.
Caribbean Awash in Deals After Passport Worries
 L.A. Johnson
Alarmed that new U.S. passport requirements could cost the Caribbean region billions of dollars in lost visitors and tourism jobs, resorts and tourism bureaus there are offering a variety of discounts to keep travelers coming to their sandy shores.
A Delightful Detour to Mismaloya
 Jennye Garibaldi
Pop-trivia hounds know that Mismaloya is where John Huston filmed his adaptation of the Tennessee Williams classic "The Night of the Iguana." Many might also recall that this was the backdrop for the torrid affair between co-stars Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Liz and Dick we're not, but we could order some tequila and aspire!
Rosarito Beach Hotel Building a 271 Unit Condo-Hotel
 Hotel Online
Groundbreaking ceremonies took place this week for the first branded condo-hotel along Baja’s Gold Coast, a 271-unit 17-story complex which will be part of the world famous Rosarito Beach Hotel.
San Miguel a Hive of Cultural Activity
 Judi Lees
When we first arrived in San Miguel we wondered what we would do for three weeks. A few days later, we were pondering how we could fit everything in that we had planned.
Secrets of Ancient Civilization Revealed to Those Who Visit Yucatan
 Mark I. Pinsky
This winter, Yucatan's mysterious Maya will be invading theaters near you, courtesy of Mel Gibson's epic "Apocalypto." In all likelihood, the release will inspire many Americans to return the favor, visiting sites such as this ruined city in Mexico, as well as others in Guatemala and Honduras.
Fewer Days at the Beach
 Marla Dickerson
Drug wars and political unrest are taking a toll on Mexico's tourism industry, one of the nation's biggest employers and revenue earners. The number of international visitors to Mexico in the first nine months of the year fell by nearly 4 million, or 5.1%, from the same period last year, according to the latest government figures.
RIU Inaugurates Second Hotel in Puerto Vallarta
 Newswire
The brand-new 5-star Riu Vallarta offers 550 world-class rooms and suites, some of which include jacuzzis, all with the “round-the-clock, all inclusive by RIU” formula that features the high standards of service which has earned the chain international acclaim.
Sailing for the 'Real Thing'
 FONATUR
With a wealth of unique wildlife and almost 3,500 miles of isolated coastline from south of San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, many are finding that Mexico's Northwestern region is the perfect place to be one with nature ... and an anchor.
Vacation in the Vallartas For Less
 PRNewswire
You don't have to sacrifice luxury to take an affordable, relaxing vacation in the Vallartas thanks to CheapCaribbean.com's "Celebrate Vallarta" month.
Families Find Homey Comforts at Villa del Palmar
 Hospitality 1st
When it comes to traveling with children, more and more parents are looking for exciting escapes that still provide easy access to many of the daily conveniences they enjoy at home. They also want a “has it all” place to relax, unwind and regroup. Families will find it all at Villa del Palmar.
The Tequila Express Doesn't Go to Excess
 Michael Martinez
The fun begins as soon as the train pulls out of the station. A mariachi band strikes up. Drink orders are taken. We are heading toward a traditional Mexican fiesta, with music, dancing, food and good times. And a tequila factory tour, too.
Driving in Yucatan
 Working Gringos
It’s not uncommon to read cautions from official websites and popular travel guides, or to hear rather negative anecdotal experiences that make it sound as if Mexico eats road warriors alive. Lo ovides!
Carnival Cruise Lines to Begin Year-Round Trips from San Diego
 North County Times
Carnival Cruise Lines will begin year-round trips to ports in Baja, Mexico, from San Diego starting in June, company officials announced Thursday.
Ecotulum's Fall Retreats Help Travelers Harvest a Pure Body and Mind
 24-7PressRelease
While the earth transitions from summer to fall, EcoTulum Resorts along Mexico's Riviera Maya in Tulum, helps travelers do the same with a number of wellness retreats designed to promote inner connectedness and general well-being.
Eight New Hotels Join Boutique Hotels & Resorts Int'l
 PRNewswire
The first and only hotel brand to exclusively represent genuine boutique hotels has carefully approved eight more unique properties to add to its authentic collection of hotels and resorts.
Mexico Tourism Takes Hit: Violence, Political Upheaval Keeping Some US Travelers Away
 Laurence Iliff
Fear of terrorism far from home has caused record numbers of Americans to visit peaceful, nearby Mexico since the 9/11 attacks, but now drug-related violence and political upheaval are pushing them back, officials and analysts say.
Playground in Paradise
 James Walsh
At an all-inclusive resort in Mexico, our five days and nights were filled with more activities and events than we'd ever plunged into before. Our "to-do" list became our "do-almost-everything" list.
Grand Velas Receives AAA Five-Diamond Award
 Aimet Arill
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort, the all-inclusive resort located in Banderas Bay, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico was awarded the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Five-Diamond Award for lodging.
Mexico's Blue Heaven: Both Town and Drink Make Tequila Enticing
 Michael Martinez
Tequila - the drink, not the city - is Mexico's national beverage, a fiery nectar made from the blue agave's sweet juice. Tequila - the city, not the drink - is where visitors come to drink and pay homage to the liquor.
Winter with the Monarchs in Mexico
 Hugh Dellios
Down the trail, straight at us, fluttered a stream of orange wings. They were monarch butterflies, one behind the other, flickering down the mountain by the hundreds in the morning sunshine to find water.more »»»
Gay Day Tripping in Vallarta
 LoAnn Halden & Joseph Kandoll
Live out your own cinematic fantasy in Puerto Vallarta, the Mexican playground that served as backdrop to the Richard Burton film "Night of the Iguana" and his torrid affair with Liz Taylor.more »»»
Mexican Border Town of Boquillas Gets Breath of Life
 John MacCormack
Since the Americans stopped coming, two-thirds of Boquillas' population has vanished. Of the 100 or so who remain, only a few firefighters who battle blazes around the American West have a reliable income.more »»»
The Road Less Traveled Leads to Tesoro Resorts
 PR.com
There’s a reason Tesoro Resorts has opened the first three properties of its growing enterprise in the breathtaking areas of Ixtapa, Manzanillo and Los Cabos and it can be summed up in three words: location, location, location!more »»»
Colors of San Miguel de Allende: Behind Colonial Doors
 Marianne Werner
Color abounds throughout San Miguel, and it is a festive, welcoming place - from the pink fuchsia and orange bougainvillea to the large gatherings of multicolored balloons vendors sell in El Jardin, the garden, the social and cultural center of the town.more »»»
Grand Opening of the All-Inclusive Riu Vallarta Hotel
 PRNewswire
The 550-room Riu Vallarta Hotel, the second Riu resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, will open its doors on November 17, 2006. Riu Hotels & Resorts, the premier vacation hotel chain, just announced a Grand Opening All Inclusive Special at the new Riu Vallarta Hotel.more »»»
Whaleside on the Sea of Cortez
 Betsa Marsh
The gray whales are enjoying the warm lagoons of Bahia Magdalena, a protected inlet on the Pacific coast of Mexico's Baja peninsula. They are nearly 6,000 miles from the frigid waters of their summer home, the Bering and Chukchi seas off Alaska, halfway through the longest annual migration of any mammal.more »»»
Cancun Bounces Back from Hurricane Wilma
 Ioan Grillo
Cancun's new beach, built by pumping 96 million cubic feet of sand from the ocean floor, is the highlight of an extreme makeover the resort has gone through since it was punished by Hurricane Wilma on Oct. 21, 2005.more »»»
The Yelapa Report
 Kathryn & Robert Hardin
Visiting Yelapa is not the run-of-the-mill travel experience. Kathryn and Robert Hardin have been living in Yelapa for almost two years now, and their Yelapa Report offers you an insider's look at this quaint little village on Banderas Bay.more »»»
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