Recent Posts Tagged With 'travel'

• Still a Small Beach Town in Riviera Maya

  Posted on Monday December 21st, 2009 at 17:56 in travel, real estate, living in mexico

  Jeanine Kitchel Amazing as it may seem, the Riviera Maya, that white sand stretch of endless beaches  in Quintana Roo, still has one beach town that has defied the odds and retained a spectrum of that “je ne sais quois”  factor we all h...

• The San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum Gets a Facelift

  Posted on Sunday December 20th, 2009 at 18:02 in travel, history, news and current events, arts and culture

  By John Mitchell Sagging American and Canadian retirees aren’t the only ones getting facelifts in San Miguel de Allende these days. The Museo Historico de San Miguel de Allende has been remodeled by Mexico’s National Institute of Archaeology and ...

• The Greening of Chichen Itza

  Posted on Tuesday December 15th, 2009 at 16:53 in travel, Ecology, news and current events, news flash

  By John Mitchell It appears that even the ancient Maya ruins at Chichen Itza are feeling the effects of global warming. The heating of the Earth’s atmosphere has reportedly changed the rain patterns and lengthened the dry season at Chichen Itza. Re...

• MAZATLAN MEXICO’S PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN IS HONORED BY HSMAI WITH THE GOLD ADRIAN AWARD.-

  Posted on Friday December 11th, 2009 at 11:56 in travel

  NEW YORK, NY, December 11, 2009.- Due to its media impact and creative excellence, a story about Mazatlán – a tourist destination on the Mexican Pacific – published in Travel + Leisure and part of the destination’s public relations and pro...

• CANCUN’S BEACH RECOVERY PROJECT CONTINUES WITH GREAT PROGRESS

  Posted on Monday December 7th, 2009 at 13:26 in travel

  Quintana Roo, December 7th, 2009- Cancun – known for the majestic beauty of its shoreline-, has successfully begun the beach recovery project with an investment of more than USD $71 million dollars ($957 million pesos), throughout the state of...

• Should the Maya 2012 Doomsday Prophecy Come True, Come to Merida

  Posted on Saturday December 5th, 2009 at 13:28 in travel, Golf, food, news and current events, news flash, hot travel deals, travel agent corner, current travel press releases

  El Castillo or Pyramid of Kukulcan and the Platform of Venus, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico MERIDA, Mexico – Is the ancient Maya doomsday prophecy accurate? Will the world come to an end on Dec. 21, 2012 as predicted by the ancient astronomer...

• HILTON MEXICO CITY REFORMA OPENS TODAY WITH SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY RATE OF $99

  Posted on Thursday December 3rd, 2009 at 11:32 in travel, travel agent corner, current travel press releases

  First Hilton Hotel in Mexico City’s Business District Reinforces Company’s Commitment to Growth in Latin America McLean, VA, USA – Hilton Worldwide celebrates the opening of the first managed Hilton Hotel in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico...

• THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen Completes an Expansion in Time for the Winter Holiday Season

  Posted on Tuesday November 24th, 2009 at 09:41 in travel, travel agent corner, current travel press releases

  A New Addition with 44 Royal Suites, a New Restaurant & More Fabulous Amenities RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico,  /PRNewswire/ — Real Resorts announces the new expansion at THE ROYAL Playa del Carmen is now complete and ready to welcome guests in tim...

• OAXACA NAMED ONE OF LONELY PLANET’S TOP 10 REGIONS TO VISIT FOR 2010

  Posted on Saturday November 21st, 2009 at 17:01 in travel

  Miami, FL, November 21st, 2009- Lonely Planet’s new release Best in Travel 2010 has named Oaxaca one of the Top 10 Regions to visit in 2010.  Lonely Planet is one of the world’s leading travel media companies. Drawing on the knowledge, passion a...

• HILTON ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL DECEMBER 2ND OPENING DATE OF HILTON MEXICO CITY REFORMA

  Posted on Thursday November 19th, 2009 at 08:45 in travel, hot travel deals, travel agent corner, current travel press releases

  First Hilton Hotel in Mexico City’s Business District Offers Introductory Rate of $99 McLean, VA, USA (Nov. 19, 2009) – Hilton Worldwide has announced that the official opening of the first managed full-service Hilton hotel in the heart of Me...

• Fall Specials and Festivals Entice Travelers to Mayan Riviera

  Posted on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at 20:03 in travel, hot travel deals, travel agent corner, current travel press releases

  PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico /PRNewswire/ — As the U.S. economy shows healthy signs of recovery, and travelers think about heading south for the winter, Mayan Riviera hotels and eateries are offering specials to entice vacationers to experience upc...

• Five Fun Things To Do In Mazatlán

  Posted on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 at 21:44 in travel, city profiles

  By Lola Ay, Mazatlán, you stole my heart once more… It’s been three years since I last visited this city by the sea, and much has changed. High-rises have sprouted along the endless malecón and the Nuevo Mazatlán area is bustling with construc...

• Baseball In Mexico

  Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 20:36 in travel, sports and entertainment

  David Simmonds I have recently penned a Baseball in Mexico piece as a guest columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle’s web site (filling in for the great Christine Delsol). It was the perfect subject for me, since baseball and Mexico have been...

• YouTube Series Offers Teaser for Los Cabos’ Newest All-inclusive Resort

  Posted on Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 at 08:53 in travel, travel agent corner, current travel press releases

  Barceló Hotels & Resorts Launches Online Video Campaign, Including Teaser for the Upcoming Barceló Los Cabos Palace Deluxe Fairfax, VA – Meet Drew the Dreamer and Sophie the Softie, two traveling pillows looking for the ideal place to res...

• DISCOUNTED HOLIDAY VACATIONS AT SELECT LIVE AQUA, FIESTA AMERICANA GRAND AND FIESTA AMERICANA RESORTS

  Posted on Monday November 2nd, 2009 at 10:26 in travel, hot travel deals, travel agent corner, current travel press releases

  Enjoy Up to 35 Percent Off Nightly Room Rates, Plus Up to 25 Percent Off on Dining, Beverages and Spa Services at Select Luxury Hotels MEXICO CITY, Mexico (October  2009) – For those who imagine a winter wonderland complete with sun-kissed oce...

• Los Cabos Hotels & Resorts Offer Guests an Impressive Menu of Interactive Culinary Experiences

  Posted on Saturday October 31st, 2009 at 21:32 in travel, arts and culture, travel agent corner, current travel press releases

  Los Cabos, Mexico  – Los Cabos is home to the world’s most sought after golf courses, most luxurious spas and the most exclusive resorts, but one of the destination’s biggest attractions remains the impressive array of culinary delights. With ...

• THE MEXICO TOURISM BOARD AND THE STATE OF GUANAJUATO ANNOUNCE THE BICENTENNIAL EXPO AT VIVE LA HISPANIDAD

  Posted on Monday October 26th, 2009 at 20:05 in travel, arts and culture

  CHICAGO, IL (October 26th, 2009) – The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) and the state of Guanajuato announced their plans for the BICENTENNIAL EXPO PARK (Expo Parque Bicentenario) during the 5th Annual Vive la Hispanidad which took place in Chicago comme...

• See you on the Metrobus — a new way to get around Mexico City

  Posted on Saturday October 24th, 2009 at 16:08 in travel, news and current events, living in mexico, city profiles

  By John Mitchell Metrobus at a station on Avenida Insurgentes Mexico City is an endlessly fascinating place to explore, but getting around one of the world’s largest metropolises can be exhausting and frustrating to say the least. I usually take ...

• Great Vallarta Web Site

  Posted on Monday October 19th, 2009 at 13:42 in travel, arts and culture

  David Simmonds I’m flying to Puerto Vallarta next week as the first stop in a driving trip to Cabo Corrientes, a short ways south, to photo and video two villages for the non-profit charity www.onetownatatime.com. Corrientes is a beautiful area...

• A Must-Have Guidebook for Archaeology Addicts

  Posted on Friday October 16th, 2009 at 12:38 in travel, book review

  By John Mitchell The ruins at Monte Alban, Oaxaca I confess that I’m a ruins junkie. I just can’t seem to get enough of exploring ancient Mayan temples and climbing Aztec pyramids. Year after year, the mystery and stark beauty of Mexico’s pre-H...

• Pedaling Paseo de la Reforma

  Posted on Monday October 12th, 2009 at 00:21 in travel, Ecology, news and current events, city profiles

  By John Mitchell Mexico City doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being a pedestrian or bicycle-friendly city. In fact, most of the time, crossing the teeming boulevards of La Capital makes me feel like a lone matador being charged by a herd of an...

• WHO Acknowledges Calderón’s Bravery in Coping with Flu

  Posted on Tuesday September 29th, 2009 at 14:37 in travel, politics and views

  The World Health Organization (WHO) hailed Mexican President Felipe Calderón’s bravery in providing timely information on the presence of A/H1N1 flu in his country and sharing this information with the world. “I would like to pay tribute to ...

• Mexico-My Space Network

  Posted on Saturday September 26th, 2009 at 14:01 in travel, Web Sites

  David Simmonds I have to admit, I don’t get the group-hug, ego-driven characteristics of some of the Social Network sites. Announcing to your “friends” that you just ate a back-yard home-grown tomato that was just so delicious just ...

• The Mexico Promotional Event to take place in San Diego, California

  Posted on Friday September 25th, 2009 at 13:12 in travel, business

  SAN DIEGO,CA — THE MEXICO PROMOTIONAL EVENT, presented by the Mexico Tourism Board and AeroMexico Airlines, will take place at Liberty Station in San Diego on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Event will feature exhibitors...

• Mayté Rodríguez Cedillo Receives “2009 Business Woman of the Year”

  Posted on Tuesday September 22nd, 2009 at 23:15 in travel, business

  San Diego, California – September, 2009 – Mayté Rodríguez Cedillo received the prestigious “2009 Business Woman of the Year” from the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC).  The CHCC presented award winners at its 30th annua...

• San Miguel de Allende Revisited

  Posted on Friday September 18th, 2009 at 13:21 in travel, in my opinion, city profiles

  By John Mitchell San Miguel de Allende has always been one of my favorite places in Mexico. I first visited this charming colonial town about 25 years ago. Back then it was a bit like falling off the map. There were no cell phones or Internet cafés...

• 2-Night Day of the Dead Pkg Reduced 20% at Hacienda Xcanatun – Sarah Brightman Concert to Coincide with Traditional Mexican Celebration

  Posted on Wednesday September 16th, 2009 at 00:26 in travel, food, news flash, hot travel deals, travel agent corner, day of the dead, current travel press releases

  What a coincidence – one of Mexico’s most traditional holidays coincides with a Sarah Brightman concert at Chichen Itza, and Hacienda Xcanatun cuts its package price by 20% to make it more affordable for everyone. Escape Halloween Settle Into H...

• Picture Perfect: Playa Las Gatas, Zihuatanejo

  Posted on Saturday September 12th, 2009 at 23:54 in travel, beach, Mexico, tourism, zihuatanejo

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• The Common Good, Part 1: El Refugio de Potosí

  Posted on Friday September 11th, 2009 at 12:17 in travel, in my opinion

  By Lola My stay in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is going wonderfully, thanks for asking. But apart from the sun and the fun aspect of it (no complaints here), I have to say this trip has come with some major added value. Over the past few days, we’ve met som...

• Las Brisas Ixtapa: Yes, It’s All That

  Posted on Thursday September 10th, 2009 at 22:55 in travel

  By Lola Tonight we had the distinct pleasure of dining at the Portofino restaurant in Las Brisas Ixtapa hotel, hosted by its gracious GM, Higinio de León. Before dinner, though, we were shown around the hotel and glimpsed for ourselves what $20+ mil...