Mani, a habitation of 4000 years

Mani House in Yucatan Mexico

Mani is an ancient settlement in Yucatan. Studies show that it has been inhabited continously for almost 4000 years, dating from the earliest days of the Maya. After the Spanish conquest, the city became a small center of colonial development and culture, and the architecture and style of that period provide some of the important hallmarks of the location. Also, the Xiu Maya people had their capital at Mani, which has made it an important mine of information for scientists.

The people of Mani, the Xiu, allied themselves with the Spanish upon their arrival and fought the Aztecs together. Later they were one of the peoples evangelized by the church, and there are surviving monasteries and churches in the location to this day. Restoration work is still ongoing.

mani Church in Yucatan Mexico

Apple Vacations Arranging New Budget Travel Packages for Mexico

Apple Vacations Arranging New Budget Travel Packages for Mexico

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With up to 70 percent savings on flight and hotel packages, Apple vacations is experiencing its largest saleout of packages in a long while. The compnay offers Square deal packages to travellers which allows them the choice of destination and departure time, while leaving the choice of hotel and accommdation to Apple, reducing overall costs.

For a fee of around $599 to 750 families and indiiduals can choose from a wide array of choices including a stay at Puerto Vallarta, a week at Grand Sunset Princess in Riviera Maya, or in Cancun.

Those who seek budget travel options would be well-served to inquire about further details through applevacations.com

Apple Vacations Arranging New Budget Travel Packages for Mexico

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Caribbean & Mexico 3-Night All-Inclusive Vacations From $329* With Funjet Vacations

Caribbean & Mexico 3-Night All-Inclusive Vacations From $329* With Funjet Vacations - Aruba Sunset

With Funjet, and for just $329, you can have an unforgettable experience in the Caribbean. The clear skies, the sapphire blue seas, the gentle breeze that awakens us to a life of carefree existence. All these are only found in the magnificent environment of the Caribbean.

Caribbean & Mexico 3-Night All-Inclusive Vacations From $329* With Funjet Vacations

Travelling is fun, and Funjet wants to make it even more fun by sweetening the package with a low cost, high frequency trip all along the mexican Coast. Who wouldn’t love the experience? Summer is approaching fast, and for those who can spare the time, and energy, this may well be an incomparable experience.

Tourist Zones Up To 26 Times Safer In Mexico Than U.S.A.

Tourist Zones Up To 26 Times Safer In Mexico Than U.S.A.

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In spite of all the megative press coverage, most tourist zones are far safer than many other places in the US. Though the press focuses on the areas that suffer the worst from various kind of violent crime, the regions that receive the greatest coverage are in fact a very small part of the country. Overall, tourists report a very friendly, and fun atmosphere that values foreigners as a source of cultural exchange and tourism income.

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Whether you’re a tourist, an investor, or a mexico-enthusiast who wants know more about the country, one thing is certain: you’ll be welcomed whole-heartedly by gentle and generous people of Mexico.

Tourist Zones Up To 26 Times Safer In Mexico Than U.S.A.

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Cheap Travels to Yucatan

Sunrise in Yucatan - Cheap Travels to Yucatan

For about just $320, you can have a nice weeklong, all around trip to Yucatan. As the ancient center of the Maya civilization, Yucatan will ofer many surprises and joys to you, but most importantly, for those who seek a budget travel experience, you’ll get the greatest bang for the buck you can have anywhere in the world perhaps.

Cheap Travels to Yucatan - Temple Culculan

It is not just the advantages of the US economy over its southern neighbour, but also the tourism-friendly, far-sighted attitude of the locals that makes this experience possible. For the greatest return on your hard-earned savings, Yucatan will be the perfect choice.

Cheap Travels to Yucatan

Rio Caliente Spa

Rio Caliente Spa The Rio Caliente Spa is the only true hot springs spa left in mexico.  The streams of Rio Caliente are fed from an underground volcanic lake and temperatures can reach as high as 157 degrees F.  The water has an extremely high alkaline content and is known to possess amazing healing powers.  It is a great getaway from all the everyday stressors of a modern life style at a very reasonable price.  A New Age atmosphere that embraces all aspects of naturalistic health methods is very healing and rejuvenating.  It is a spiritual journey that addresses the issues of the mind and the body, looking to put a new balance in a guest’s life.

Mayan Steam Room for Men

Mayan Steam Room for Men

In the Mayan Steam Rooms, volcanic spring water is fed directly into the steamroom’s underground chamber.  There are steam rooms for both women and men.  An aroma of freshly cut eucalyptus branches is filtered into the rooms.  The effect created is one of total relaxation and serenity.

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There are many very reasonable vacation packages available.  One program that is very popular is the 12 day “Quit Smoking Retreat”.  The Quantum Healing technique is used to first eradicate cravings by removing the nicotine frequencies from your cells and then a special type of image work uncovers and repairs the causes of your nicotine need.  The overall goal is to allow you to become healthier and more vibrant in a very supportive environment.  The vegetarian cuisine served is delicious and and very healthy.  Spa treatments, yoga, hikes, and daily swims are utilized to help detox the body and then begin boosting your now smoke free life.

Accommodations are lovely.  All rooms have a working fireplace and a private tiled bathroom.  Pool side rooms are of course a little more than the patio rooms but every room delightful.  A trip to the Rio Caliente Spa whether it be a weekend getaway, or a two week sabatical, it is definitely a well deserved retreat when the pressures of every day life are getting you down.  Enjoy, Relax, Rejuvenate in the beautiful  Bosque la Primavera, an extensive forest, just 20 miles west of Guadalajara, Mexico.Lovely & Delightful Accommodations

Mexico Budget Travel Plans from United Planet

Mexico Budget Travel Plans from United Planet

From Yahoo news: “mexico is a popular vacation destinations, not only for their climate and cuisine, but also for the vast array of historical and architectural wonders housed on each of their shores. Follow the footsteps of ancient civilization: traipse ruins, coliseums or bull rings in Mexico, a country made great by former empires–the Maya and the Aztecs. As a volunteer, rather than a tourist, you can experience a different side of mexican culture.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 30, 2009 — To respond to changing needs during the recession, United Planetannounces the launch of two new budget volunteer abroad programs in Mexico. Budget volunteer Quest prices, starting at $795 for one week and an additional $200 per week up to 12 weeks, offer a 39% discount off the average cost of a one-week Quest.

These special budget volunteer Quests were developed to offer a two-for-one opportunity during this unprecedented global recession. First, they offer a way for individuals to strengthen their expertise with international experience during a tight job market, and second, they offer a way for individuals to experience a dream destination at a time when many are foregoing international travel.

The budget Quest option is a pared down version of United Planet’s popular programs. Pre-departure training, insurance, volunteer accommodations or home stays, all meals and orientation are still included. Airfare, vaccinations, and visa fees are additional. Budget Quests do not include guided tours of local sights, however, but volunteers are free to explore the host country at their leisure.

Budget volunteering in Mexico:

Mexico, with an estimated population of 109 million people, is the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world. Despite being considered an emerging power, Mexico still suffers from uneven income distribution. United Planet volunteers assist social service organizations dedicated to poverty alleviation and improvingchild development through holistic care.

Care for Children at an Orphanage in Puebla
Volunteers teach English in the mornings and help the children with their homework in the afternoons. The children come from families battling addiction, single parent homes, or households with limited access to economic resources. Staff and volunteers provide for the children’s educational and material wellbeing. Volunteers stay with host families in the community.

Spanish Language Immersion Option (4 - 16 weeks):
Volunteers staying four weeks or longer in Mexico can choose to add 15 hours of Spanish language classesper week to the first two weeks of their Quest for an additional $175.

Mexico Budget Travel Plans from United Planet