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The peaceful perfection seen in this beautiful picture is the Caribbean Sea, covering the eastern coast of mexico. It has been an inspiration for novelists, painters, and poets since the earliest days of Western Settlement in the Americas, and the romantic dazzle of the sapphire waves as seen here is enough, in our opinion, to help us understand why the sensitive among us find this mass of water so emotionally engaging.

The Caribbean forms many bays, gulfs and coves in the area it delineates, and almost every single one of these places is a miniature paradise, a copy of heaven for those know know how to appreciate beauty. The many islands shaped by the waves are all popular desitnations for tourists, and it is not hard to see why. Like little gems floating in the sunwashed waters of the sea, they dazzle and amaze the mermaids, and the wander-crazed American tourists like.

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In spite of the massive slump in worldwide construction activity, Riviera Nayarit keeps seeing condominiums and skyscrapers mushrooming across the landscape with never decreasing speed. The Marival Residences & World Spa in Nuevo Vallarta on Bahia de Banderas, La Tequila and Imanta Resorts in the fashionable Litibu area near Punta Mita, all offer  luxurious villas, comdominiums, and  resorts according to the financial power of the buyers.

In addition, between 2010 and 2013 a large number of brands will open new hotels and resort facilities in Puerto Vallarta, including Grand Hyatt, Grupos Dinamica, Grupo Maya and others.

This is clearly the time to invest in and travel to Riviera Nayarit. A new super popular touristic destination is being born right as we speak.

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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.

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Cruise West has been announcing 12 new trips to mexico’s Sea of Cortes Whales & Wildlife Itinerary for 2009-2010. This area is very popular with tourists for both the spectacular scenery, and the rich diversity of sea life it offers. Many people visit the region repeatedly to satisfy their curiosity of the extraordinary and love of life and nature.

The fees are between $600-200 for the sea trip, and more than $4000 for a land journey which includes the Copper Canyon optional tour that lasts four days. 

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

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.

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.

mexico is a bird watcher’s paradise and is the home to over 1000 of the world’s 8000 species.  These are incredible numbers, and not lost on bird watching travelers around the world.

Bird’s have long held a prestigious position in mexican mythology.  For instance, it was believed when a soldier died he became a hummingbird and went to live in paradise in the sun.  Birds were used to depict time and some were even considered to be bad omens.  On ancient Aztec and Mayan pieces of art, birds were always present and symbolic of many things in their day to day life and beliefs.

There are many vacation tours designed especially for bird watching.  For example, Puerto Vallarta is the home for over 300 of the 1000 species.  In this area, you will be able to see birds that live by the ocean, in the mountains, and in the valley.  Daily tours can be arranged at most of the larger hotels and resorts.  In La Huerta a tour is available to view a wide range of tropical birds from inside a canoe.  Tours in Villas Buena Vida and Rincon de Guayabitos are walking adventures where you can set your own pace.

This is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, a day, or an entire vacation.  There are many books available to help you plan any type of session you want, and it is recommended that you always have a plan!  Enjoy and learn, there are so many exotic and native birds just awaiting you and your binoculars.

Many areas in mexico offer the dolphin experience.  It is an incredible adventure that the whole family can enjoy.  You will not only be able to swim with these marvelous creatures but you will also learn many amazing facts about them.

The dolphin is one of the most intelligent and beautiful creature in our waters.  They belong to the group of warm-blooded mammals know as the Cetasceans, which also includes the whales.  Dolphins are regarded as the “toothed whales”.

Bottlenose dolphins live in the temperate waters off of both coasts of Mexico.  They live in family groups commonly referred to as pods.  These pods are long term social structures that vary in size and generally form some sort of social hierarchy.  They communicate with sounds that resemble moans, trills, grunts, and squeaks.  A mother dolphin will whistle continuously to her calf for several days after its birth to imprint her original sound for identification.  All of these sounds are made by air movement in the trachea and nasal sacs.  Many have speculated that dolphins actually have their own language, but nothing conclusive has been discovered.

Dolphins can reach speeds of up to 25 miles per hour but generally swim at speeds of 4 to 7 mile per hour.  They regularly dive to depths of 150 feet to catch their food but can only maintain the dive for about 10 minutes when they will need to surface for a breath of air.  They are acrobatic and playful, causing audiences to gasp in awe at some of their amazing spins, turns, and flips.

At the many dolphin parks such as Puerto Aventuras, Riviera Maya, and Playa del Carmen the whole family can experience the excitement of spending time in the water with these amazing animals.  Depending on what package you choose, you will be able to mingle, ride, and play with them.  They will definitely capture your heart with their handshakes, kisses, and playful actions.  Take the swim, an experience the whole family will share in memory for years to come.