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Things You Should Know About Cabo San Lucas International Airport

Vic — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:06:00 +0000

It is always good to research about the airport of the place you will visit before you go. Reading some articles about it will give you an idea on what to expect when you arrive in your destination.

If it is your first time to travel in Cabo San Lucas, here are some things that you may want to know about their Airport:

Airport Location

Cabo San Lucas Airport is actually 7.2 kilometers of Cabo San Lucas, mexico. It is just a small airport that functions as an official international airfield in Baja California Sur.

Airport Taxi

If you are worried about your transportation from the airport going to your hotel, taxis in the airport are available 24/7. However, it would be better if you avail on your hotel’s service package that comes with airport-hotel service bus. Most hotels in Cabo San Lucas offers bus service from the airport going to their hotel.

Language

What is good about traveling in Mexico is most of their locals working in their tourists’ spots such as hotels, airport, etc. know how to speak in English. So, ease your worries if you are worried that no one will understand you, or you will not understand anyone once you reach Cabo San Lucas Airport.

Things You Need to Bring When You Go to Oasis Cancun

Vic — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:07:39 +0000

If you are headed to Oasis Cancun in your next vacation, you will definitely have the best time of your life.

Oasis Cancun is well known for its glorious swimming pools, luxurious bars, restaurants, and well pampering services. Here are some of the things that you may want to bring when you go to Oasis Cancun:

Swimwear

Oasis Cancun is well know for their grand swimming pools and splendid bodies of water. So, do not forget to bring your swimwear to loosen up and show off your body.

Suntan lotion

You will definitely enjoy the rich hot sun especially if you are coming from one of the cold countries. Do not forget to bring your suntan lotion and get that beautiful tanned and healthy looking skin.

Sunblock Lotion, Summer Shades, and Big hat

Do not forget to bring your sun block lotion and big hat to cover your face under the hot glaring sun when you reach Oasis Cancun. The sun here is always on its summer glare. You may find it uncomfortable at first, especially if you are not used to being in a hot weather.

Coins

Make sure to bring some spare coins with you for tipping. The locals love being appreciated with the services they render. Tipping is one of the best ways to show them you are happy with their services. You will definitely enjoy the VIP treatment you will get from the people here and you may want to bring some coins with you for tipping in case you want to give someone a tip during your tour.

Summer Clothes

Buy some summer clothes for your trip, especially if your wardrobe is limited to cold weather and winter collections. You will die of heat stroke if you will wear those thick wardrobes that you wear from where you are right now. However, do not worry too much of the heat because your hotel room will definitely have a full air-conditioning system to keep you comfortable inside your hotel room especially at night.

Experience the Unique Adventures of Mexico

aclazaro — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:56:10 +0000

Experience the turquoise waves of the Pacific; hear the singing exotic birds and howling monkeys in the green jungle that surrounds the Island. Enjoy the richness of ambrosial salmon food and flower salad at one of the finest diner in this tropical place. Party all through the night at a high-energy Guadalajara nightclub, take pleasure in kayaking at dawn past a colony of Baja California All these are what Mexico has to offer.

Everyone is in search of a relaxing, unsurpassed, best vacation experience, and mexico is what you make of it. Visit Mexico’s spectacular wild places and take the ride of adventure from world-class canyoneering near Monterrey to hiking the Oaxaca shade forests and explore the deep sea of the Yucatán, snorkeling for coral reefs. Mexico is a perfect vacation place that provides vast variety of alternatives for adventure.

Ready yourself for a warm welcoming crowd, the harmonic noise, and colorful culture of the Mexicans, who will be too happy to keep you feeling at home.

(Photo via www.itmco.com)

Acapulco Princess Hotel

kathy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:56:35 +0000

One of the most important things you should be extra careful of when going on a vacation trip is choosing the perfect hotel. And if you happen to be planning on a special trip to the beautiful city of Acapulco, I strongly recommend the Acapulco Princess Hotel. Undoubtedly, you will surely appreciate the classic beauty of historic mexican architecture. The hotel has a total of 1,017 luxurious guests rooms and suites. Each uniquely inspired by Aztec decorations and offers amazing view of the Pacific Ocean, tropical garden or the golf course. They offer countless amenities and other activities you can enjoy to make sure you will experience the best mexican vacation on their enchanting paradise.

Litoral Restaurant

carla_guillermo — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:00:10 +0000

You can find a simple yet magnificent restaurant in La Condesa, mexico City named Litoral. If its competitive food chains present food in decorative manner and complex designs, you will discover that Litoral restaurant is quite the opposite. With its straightforward menu, its servings are well understood. Each component of the food is highly distinguishable and very tasty too. The ambiance as well complements to the type of the food.

The house specialties revolve on seafood like grilled octopus on skewers and shrimp with tortillas. During lunch time, you better reserve a seat near the large windows so you can enjoy the sight of fashionable people passing by.

D.O. Restaurant

carla_guillermo — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:00:37 +0000

The name D.O. in Polanco, mexico City will surely triggers your imagination but let me correct that D.O. means denominación de origen or the Spain’s official region for a specific food. The idea of an Ibarian ham leg being carved in front of the window is really enticing. Some ham pieces on certain dishes like ensalada de higos con jamón ibérico or a salad that includes sweet figs and tangy goat cheese is a must-try. The pescado a la sal or fish baked in a salty crust and risotto de abulón y morillas or a saffron-scented risotto with abalone and black mushrooms are highly recommended. This glass-walled dining room has also a bar where you can enjoy sample wines from Spain, Mexico and other Latin America places.

Fonda El Refugio

carla_guillermo — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:00:15 +0000

One of the oldest restaurants in Zona Rosa, mexico City that is also a tourist spot is the Fonda El Refugio. Not only the laid-back setting and ambiance brought by the whitewashed walls with hanging copper pots that makes this place a must-see but also its authentic regional cuisine. It is highly recommended to try the manitas de cerdo en vinegre or pigs’ feet in vinegar and chicharron en salsa verde or deep-fried pork rinds in a spicy green sauce. Though open every day, only on Saturday that you can divulged yourself with huevos reales or the baked royal eggs with light syrup.

Mayan Sea Garden Acapulco

kathy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:01:12 +0000

The Mayan Sea Garden Acapulco is an exclusive 10-acre beachfront property that would be a perfect hideaway for people who needs an extravagant vacation. The place is inspired by Mayan architecture and decorations that can give every guests a taste of true mexican feel. Both owners and guests could enjoy countless word-class amenities you could ever imagine. So pack your bags and time to have a break at the Mayan Sea Garden Acapulco.

Café des Artistes

carla_guillermo — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:00:07 +0000

Do you dream about a fancy dining experience in Puerto Vallarta? Make this a reality with the Café des Artistes with the main chef Thierry Blouet. Open every day, this restaurant’s rooftop garden is a good hang-out place with its hand-rolled cigars and extravagant desserts for killing precious time. For voluptuous meals, try to seat on the exclusive Cocina de Autor dining room for a perfect ambiance. The menu extends from the different countries around the globe. The highly recommended dishes were escargot ravioli, glazed pork belly with tamarind vinaigrette, seared foie gras with a cranberry cookie, chicken stuffed with pine nuts and lemon confit.

Contramar Restaurant

carla_guillermo — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:00:03 +0000

Don’t be fooled by the palm-thatched palapa ambiance of the Contramar restaurant in La Roma, mexico City. Owned by Gabriela Camara, this place may have a laid-back setting but the food is awesome. Try the signature tuna sashimi tostadas with chipotle sauce and braised leeks and the pescado a la talla or the grilled fish of the day in green and red sauces. Open only at lunh times, you can have a glance with famous Gael García Bernal if you are lucky enough.