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Cozumel Mexico From ancient ruins to beautiful beaches, Cancun has something for every visitor. Indeed, it would be hard to design a destination with better natural beauty, archeological riches and man-made attractions. No matter what you are seeking from a vacation, chances are you will find it in Cancun. Cozumel Mexico

Before Cancun became the premier resort destination it is today, vacationing in Mexico meant heading to the beaches and resorts along the Pacific coast of Mexico. This area, also known as the Mexican Riveriera, stretches from Mazatlan to Acapulco.Cozumel Mexico For many years, the Mexican Riviera was virtually the only region of the country with attractions and facilities to tempt visitors from abroad. Luckily for the Mexico vacationer, this changed during the mid 1980's, when a building boom made Cancun the renowned vacation spot it still is today. Cozumel Mexico

Times: Hurricane-marred Carnival cruise out of Galveston offers lessons (USA Today) Thinking of taking a cruise during hurricane season? You might think twice after reading the story by veteran travel writer Jane Engle that appeared in Tuesday's Los Angeles Times.

Itinerary: 10-05-08 (The Kansas City Star) •By day, big band enthusiasts on the Nov. 21-Dec. 1 Lisbon-Miami voyage of the Crystal Serenity can enjoy swing lessons, trivia contests, tea dances and classic big band-themed films. At night they can dance to the sounds of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Calling in the Azores and at Grand Turk, this “Big Band & Ballroom Dance” package from Crystal Cruises is priced from $3,145 ...

The Fine Print of a Cruise Detour (New York Times) ONE of the advantages of a cruise vacation — especially during hurricane season — is a ship’s ability to change course quickly should Mother Nature present a problem.

ASUR Announces Total Passenger Traffic for September 2008 Up 2.3% Year over Year (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. , today announced that total passenger traffic for September 2008 increased by 2.3% when compared to September 2007.

Cruises: Short trips get an upgrade with improved ships (Dallas Morning News) Not long ago, shorter-than-a-week cruisers could expect to find themselves on worn-out vessels lacking the amenities of today's megaships. Not anymore.

Travel Bargains (Hartford Courant) • G.A.P. Adventures is offering discounts on select departures in October and November. For example, a South Africa Coastal Experience tour departing Nov. 22 is $1,016 per person double, a savings of $179; the escorted trip from Durban to Cape Town includes land transport, 11 nights' accommodations, six meals, a game drive, wine tasting and tour guides. Other discounted trips include Roam Laos, ...

Tourist who drowned while on cruise identified (Orlando Sentinel) The U.S. State Department has identified the Orlando woman who drowned while cave tubing in Belize a week ago. Linda Linan, 52, died during an excursion while traveling with Carnival Cruise Lines, according to Tom Wallis, consular chief at the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, capital of the Central American nation. Wallis said that cave tubing, where visitors float along waterways in rubber inner tubes ...

October 4, 2008 (The Virginia Gazette) No part of Walt Disney Co. 's vast corporate empire has been buffeted more by record oil prices than the 10-year-old Disney Cruise Line.

Girlfriends' Getaway: A surprise birthday celebration at sea goes royally (The Palm Beach Post) Our best girlfriend getaway started with the desire of several friends to surprise another friend, Paula Wittmann, on her upcoming 50th birthday with a getaway cruise.

The Mexico Caribbean Comes Alive at Mall of America(R) (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) Beginning today guests at Mall of America® can experience the beauty and excitement of the Mexican Caribbean.

Given the natural beauty of Cancun, it is hard to believe it took so long for it to become a vacation hot spot. The stunning beaches of Cancun simply must be experienced to be believed. Imagine silky smooth, sugar white sand being caressed all day by the warm and inviting emerald and turquoise waters of the Caribbean.

Acapulco is a city with a long and storied history. As far back as 1530, the Spanish built ships on the settlement occupying present day Acapulco. The Spanish occupiers used the resulting fleet of ships to trade goods from Mexico for goods from the rest of the developed world. Cozumel Mexico hus, ships laden with fine Mexican silver and other luxury items would go out bound for the Philippines, where traders from around the world would meet to trade their goods. After the trades were negotiated, Spanish ships returned to present day Acapulco carrying Chinese silk, spices, ivory, pearls, and other precious stones. These early Spanish traders helped introduce the people of Mexico to these exotic goods from around the world.

People from around the world still come to Acapulco of course, though not necessarily in search of silk, ivory and spices. These days visitors to Acapulco come in search of fun, sun and surf, and they find all this and more in great abundance. Cozumel Mexico

When planning your Acapulco vacation, it is helpful to remember that Acapulco actually consists of three separate areas. The first area of Acapulco is known as the Playa Revolcadero. This section of Acapulco is located near the airport and to the south of Acapulco Bay. The area boasts a long stretch of open beach backed by a lush tropical lagoon. This area is home to a few resorts, and has recently undergone a wave of new construction.

Known for palm lined beaches, luxuriant jungle vegetation and even more luxurious resorts, Puerto Vallarta is a picture postcard come to life. In just a few short years, Puerto Vallarta has shed its history as a quiet seaside village to blossom into one of Mexico's most cherished vacation destinations. Cozumel Mexico

More than any other Mexican resort, Puerto Vallarta comes closest Cozumel Mexico to the goal of being all things to all people. If you want total seclusion and relaxation, you can find it in Puerto Vallarta. On the other hand if you want 24-hour nonstop activity, you can find that as well. Here you will find the sophisticated amenities you would expect from a posh resort, all in a romantic, dream like setting surrounded by natural beauty. Is it any wonder Puerto Vallarta remains a top honeymoon destination?

While Puerto Vallarta is considered the perfect destination for the first time visitor to Mexico, it features such a wide array of activities that it keeps visitors coming back year after year. In addition to honeymooners and young people, more and more families are making Puerto Vallarta their favorite vacation destination. Cozumel Mexico

From the air, Puerto Vallarta appears as a blanket of lush tropical jungle, surrounding the quaint colonial town of Puerto Vallarta. The beautiful Sierra Cuala mountains are visible in the distance, along with the crystal blue waters of the Pacific.Cozumel Mexico