MEXICO:  PARADISE SOUTH OF THE BORDER

MEXICAN GOVERNMENT TOURISM OFFICE
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New York, NY  10022
(212) 755-7261 
(800) 44-MEXICO (Brochures)

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After the rough winter suffered by most of
the United States, you may feel that you have
earned a luxury vacation.  How about miles of
beautiful beaches; elegant accommodations;
opportunities galore for water sports,
golfing, cultural expeditions, and shopping;
treatment as if you are royalty; an average
of 78 sunny degrees everyday; and plenty of
privacy?  Sounds great; so where are we
talking about?  Palm Beach?  Palm Springs? 
Nope...It's MEXICO!

MEXICO's culture is as diverse as its food
and music.  It is estimated that there are
more than 4,000 fiestas, festivals, and
holidays celebrated each year (Guanajuato is
the site of the World Cultural Festival).  In
addition to festivities, there are
archeological wonders and historical sites
all over the country.  Stir in a little
luxury with all these features and you have a
recipe for a special vacation.

The Avandaro Hotel Golf & Spa Resort near
Valle de Bravo offers 64 Junior and Master
Suites, an 18-hole golf course, semi-olympic
swimming pool, 7 tennis courts, and a spa
with all modern equipment and services. 
Located in the heart of the Sierra Madre
Mountains and surrounded by majestic pine
trees and sparkling streams and waterfalls, 
you will quickly understand why "Avandaro"
translates to "Dream Place."

If you like the idea of staying in a charming
mansion or palace, Casa Turquesa in Cancun is
the place for you.  Overlooking the
Caribbean, each of the 31 private suites has
an outdoor jacuzzi on the balcony.  And you
can select from several attractive package
deals available at Casa Turquesa--Golf,
Archaeological, Deep-Sea Fishing, and
Honeymoon.

To add a touch of romance to your vacation,
the Villa del Sol in Zihuatanejo is where you
will want to be.  Could anything be more
idyllic than bungalows nestled amidst palms
and tropical gardens on the stunning La Ropa
Beach?  Here you will find suites with
terraces, hammocks, and private baths with
hand-painted tiles.  If you prefer an
elevated breath-taking view, at the end of
the beach is the 18-suite La Casa que Canta. 
This luxury establishment is situated on a
steep rock bluff with a path leading down to
La Ropa.

For the ultimate in secluded indulgence, Las
Alamandas on the Pacific offers 1500 acres of
exotic trees, palms, flowers, wild birds,
lagoons, and a private beach.  There are only
four guest villas that can accommodate no
more than 20 guests (there are 70 staff
members so it's a sure bet that you're going
to be pampered to death!).  Located equal
distance between Puerto Vallarta and
Manzanillo, and boasting its own 3300-foot
private airstrip, Las Alamandas is both
romantically remote and easily accessible.

And, if you enjoy the hustle and bustle of a
city but still want personalized and
extravagant service, Hotel Marquis Reforma in
Mexico City is ready for you.  This small,
sophisticated establishment has 84 executive
suites and 125 luxury rooms, a fully-equipped
spa, superior dining experiences, a Business
Center, and a plethora of amenities.  

So consider heading south for a soothing
solution to the cold-weather chills.  MEXICO 
is waiting just for you.

-               Laurie Lawson-