Mexico Vacation Travels Pictures, Reviews, & Deals» Mexico City Hotels

Grand Velas Puerto Vallarta

Vic — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:40:11 +0000

If you are anticipating a grand vacation in mexico, you must go to Grand Velas Puerto Vallarta. I have no other description of this hotel but the word “GRAND.”

It is definitely a Grand Hotel with great and grand services. Their staffs are superbly friendly and hospitable, which you will find in most locals. Grand Velas Puerto Vallarta is located in the Bandaras Bay in Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. Hence, you are surrounded by their breathtaking views.

Grand Velas Puerto Vallarta is a luxurious hotel that would definitely soothe your tensed muscles and spirit. We had our vacation here last year, and I am longing for the wonderful and relaxing massage and spa treatment, my wife and I had, again. It was an unforgettable and exceptionally good feeling to have their wonderful spa treatment.

I could still remember how my wife and I overslept in their spa table because it was very relaxing. After going out from their spa, we were like new persons, and we felt reborn as if some of the years from our age were lifted. lols

What I enjoyed also in Grand Velas Puerto Vallarta is their scuba diving package. It was very affordable and I had the chance to see the wonderful garden under water. My wife on the other hand was happy with their grand swimming pool. It was all worth it, to think we had’t spent so much considering the luxurious services and amenities we enjoyed during our stay in this place.

Puerto Vallarta Night Life

Vic — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:54:35 +0000

If you are planning to have a vacation overseas and you are looking for someplace where night life is alive, you may want to consider going to Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta night life is something that you will definitely look forward when you have your vacation in mexico.

The street of Puerto Vallarta is very busy at night because even the sun sets beautifully at 6 o’clock in the afternoon, Puerto Vallarta night life is just beginning. You will definitely enjoy the night life here.

What is more amazing in Puerto Vallarta night life is its affordability. restaurants, bars, and cocktail bars have affordable prices for everyone. You will be amaze how affordable the drinks and cocktail drinks are in Puerto Vallarta.

YOu will enjoy the wonderful lights at night on the street of Puerto Vallarta. You will not have any dull moment in here. It is pure enjoyment, entertainment, and party. You will get to meet different kinds of people from around the globe.

Cancun Weather In December

Vic — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:58:38 +0000

Cancun is one of the most flooded tourists in terms of Caribbean destinations. However, Cancun is not a perfect destination the whole year round. Cancun, mexico also has bad weather days.

If you are planning for a vacation trip in Cancun or a Caribbean destination in this paradise-like place, I always suggest coming here on its best weather days. These best weather days are during the month of March to December.

If you come from a cold climate country, you might find it hard to adjust with the hot weather during summer. Hence, December is the best month to visit the place. Cancun Weather in December is just exactly the hot and sunny weather that you always wanted. The sun is not too hot compared to the other months during summer.

Cancun weather in December is not too hot and not too cold. You will also be safe from rainy days because Cancun’s heavy rainy season are during the months of September and October.

So if you are planning to travel or spend your vacation with your family, booked in December. You might try spending your Christmas here and have the best Christmas ever!

2 Reasons Why Choose Villas Over Hotel Rooms in Huatulco

Vic — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:00:04 +0000

If you are going for a vacation in Huatulco, you may want to consider staying in their villas instead of sleeping in hotel rooms. There are many reasons why you must try staying in Huatulco Villas. Here are two major reasons why it is worth staying in Villas instead in hotel rooms.

affordable

Your travel expenses might not be an issue if you will travel alone. Your expenses are lesser as compared when you’re traveling with your family. Hotel rooms, extra charges for extra mattress, foods, etc. can actually make traveling more difficult to budget.

This is the reason why it is cheaper to stay in Villas if you will go to Huatulco, mexico. You do not need to get two or more hotel rooms because if you will stay in one of the Villas in Huatulco, you have the whole villa with several number of rooms making it cheaper compared to the hotel expenses.

It is cheaper because you can control the budget for your food. You can cook in the villa instead of dinning out on every meal. You can control your expenses without sacrificing the quality of food you will eat during your stay in Huatulco.

Comfortable

It is more comfortable staying in Villas, especially if you have kids because you can make some noise because you have the whole house just for you. You do not need to worry about your neighboring rooms. It is more comfortable because it looks like your own home.

You can cook your own food inside without worrying on where will you eat on your next meal, especially if you have kids with you. You can cook and prepare meals for your family without worrying on your budget. You will get to enjoy buying fresh fish, sea foods in the wet market and cook them in your villa.

Huatulco Villas are very nice. You and your family will definitely enjoy staying in one of these villas because they are very cozy. All of them have nice verandas where you can have the breathtaking view of Huatulco beach. Some villas even have private pools or jacuzzi where you can relax and enjoy with your loved ones.

Weather in Cabo San Lucas

Vic — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:44:08 +0000

If you are planning a vacation trip overseas, it is always a good idea to check on the best month to visit the place. You would not want to spend your summer vacation trip inside your hotel room because you came in the place during their winter or rainy season.

Cabo San Lucas is one of the places in the world where it has a very good weather all year round. You will get to enjoy the sun anytime of the year. The only advantage of coming in Cabo San Lucas during summer will be the discounted packages in hotels.

During summer, the weather in Cabo San Lucas could range from a seventy-degree lows and ninety-degree highs. Winter temperature is usually at sixty-degree low and seventy-degree high.

Ceramics In San Miguel

aclazaro — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:58:30 +0000

The heart of San Miguel which is Guanajuato is known for their colorful ceramic art. There are two renowned shops there where you find the best of these ceramic products. One is the Zocalo where a wide array of artisan clay masks, pottery, mexican folk art, figurines and ceramics are on display. All the artistic products here were made by various national Mexican artists.

If you are more into the green side of things, then visit Terra where you can find lots of planters and pots in Mexican designs.

Photos via casazocalo.com and naturalgardening.blogspot.com

Tips For Senior Travelers to Mexico

dooce — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:58:41 +0000

Retired travelers have more chance in planning their vacations. They have many advantages because they have the freedom to plan a vacation without hassles of work schedules. As a senior traveler, make the most out of this and enjoy your shopping and organized tours more than spending time at the beach.

Most shops and buses in mexico are air conditioned, so the heat should not be much of a concern. There are also a number of package options for seniors. You can ask your travel agent if there are a special Mexico’s travel packages for seniors.

Barter and Bargaining Mexico

dooce — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:05:24 +0000

Shopping is one of the best things that you can do when you travel to mexico. Part of shopping is bargaining and barter. These are the most common activities in Mexico, especially at artifact stores and markets. Here are some of the tips in bargaining and barter in Mexico:

Locals in Mexico are polite people who enjoy a good travel negotiation. However, they may be offended if you are too obstinate and could cease the bargaining with you completely.

Larger hotels and Malls does not barter.

Taxis are usually not metered especially if you are in small provincial towns. You just have to do some pre negotiation on how much you will pay for the destination.

Quality Professional Health Care In Mexico

dooce — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:47:18 +0000

There are many tourists traveling to mexico not only because the place is a relaxation getaway, but also for professional medical services. You will get a world class professional medical team that is affordable for you.

You will definitely get the high quality and professional medical team in Mexico. Doctors in Mexico are English speaking. Five star hotels in Mexico even have on call doctors for their visitors.

Most tourists also seek Dental care in Mexico. Dentists in Mexico provide world class and high quality of service too. You will get a much cheaper Dental care here as compared to the US, but with the same treatment and outcome.

Mexico Travel Tips: Practical Tips When You Arrive in Mexico

dooce — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:26:54 +0000

Here are some practical tips that I can share with you when you arrive in mexico. I will be doing two parts of articles with this topic because I have a lot to share with you.

Car Valets in Mexico

Once you arrive in Mexico and decided to rent your own car from the Airport going to your hotel or when you go to restaurants and bar, and you have your car parked by valet service, you may want to tip the attendant around with $1 or its equivalent in mexican peso when you leave. Unless of the establishment pre advertised a higher rate of the service, you can just leave without tipping.

Porters in Mexico

When you arrive at a bus station, hotel, or airport, porters nearby usually waits for tourists to take their bags. If you want to avail with their services, you can pay them $1 per bag or in the Mexican peso equivalent. This is sufficient enough, unless there are more bags that the porter carries or your bag is an over-sized luggage or heavier than the normal luggage.

Check out more of my practical tips on my next posts.