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Choosing All-Inclusive Mexico Resorts
Sep 17th
Mexico or the United Mexican States is North America’s federal constitution republic. It is one of the world’s most visited countries. It offers several interesting historical sights, miles of palm trees and white sandy beaches. The most popular vacation spots in Mexico are Cozumel, Cancun, Taxco, Acapulco, Mexico City and Cuernavaca. These places promise a thriving nightlife, interesting attractions and comfortable Mexico resorts as well as hotels.
Baja California – Here, popular vacation spots are San Jose Del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas and La Paz. Aside from its beaches, activities you can enjoy here include diving, whale watching and water sports.
Mexican Riviera – In this part of Mexico, popular vacation spots include Mazatlan, Ixtapa and Puerto Vallarta. It offers beautiful beaches by the Pacific coast, quiet hideaways, jungle escapes, romantic retreats and culture as well as arts venues.
Yucatan Peninsula – Places you can consider are Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Cancun and Tulum, It features the ruins of the Old Mayan civilization, the beaches by the Gulf of Mexico and activities like dolphin watching as well as diving. Many honeymooners love Cancun for its luxury Mexico resorts and hotels that offer special promos, packages plus freebies.
Thus, if you’d rather go for a Spanish colonial feel, the best places in Mexico are Oaxaca, San Jose De Allende, Guadalajara and Mexico City.
Choosing All-Inclusive Mexico Resorts and Hotels
Going to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico, particularly in popular vacation spots like Cancun, Cozumel, Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen ensures an assortment of activities, cuisines and entertainment – for the price of one package. By doing so, you don’t need to worry about carrying cash around to pay for food, services and lodging. Even the airport-resort/hotel transfers are included. Tips and taxes are also part of the all-inclusive rate. Many think this is the economical way to spend a vacation. However, if you’re the type who wants variety and not all of you eat much, getting an all-inclusive package isn’t really a good option. This is since most of the vacation spots in Mexico are lined up with different restaurants, clubs, bars, discotheques and other live entertainment venues. This is not so convenient if you’ll be spending your days touring these areas, which means, you won’t be in the resort/hotel most of the time. Then again, there are also all-inclusive Mexico resorts that provide tours and excursions to the Mayan ruins as well as other area attractions.
Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts
Both Riviera Maya and Cancun offer the most inviting Caribbean beaches. These places boast of world class resort accommodations and very friendly people. In fact, Cancun is presumably one of the world’s most famous sun destinations. Apart from the exciting nightlife, Cancun, is known for world class shopping venues and activities like scuba diving and motorized/non-motorized water sports.
Blue Tulum & Resort Spa – This all-inclusive resort in Mexico offers 72 elegantly furnished rooms with either an ocean or garden view. They have a fitness center, bar, pool, Jacuzzi, meeting rooms and even wedding facilities. They offer special promotions like up to 50% discount and complimentary car rentals if you stay for three nights. They also give free $100 Spa credits (only applicable for Spa massages) per day for each room you book. The starting rate in this 5-star Mexico resort is $125.37.
Acapulco Mexico – The Original Mexican City That Never Sleeps
Feb 9th
Acapulco is México’s original resort that is going now through a much deserved resurgence in popularity. The reputation of Acapulco portrays a city that never sleeps and Acapulco does its best to live up that reputation.
Nightclubs and discos don’t close until every last reveller has gone home, at times this is long after the sun has come up. Legendary nightlife aside, Acapulco also has a reputation of being a magnet for the rich and famous. Many celebrities, from all over the world, have homes or keep vacation retreats in Acapulco.
Acapulco is situated around a horseshoe shaped natural bay, with hills and cliffs on either side. Each side offers incredible views of the entire bay, the city and all of the beaches within the bay. Many of the restaurants, bars and discos are located to take advantage of these incredible views. The view of Acapulco at night has got to be one of the most incredible “man made” sights in Mexico.
The official language is Spanish. English is understood and/or spoken by most people employed in the tourism industry. French, Italian, German and many other languages are spoken by tour guides and concierges.
The climate of Acapulco offers a hot and sunny year. July and August are the warmest months and rainy season runs from June to October, though showers usually last only 15 or 20 minutes and fall at night.
Tourists’ attractions
Zona Dorada – The Golden Zone
Going almost anywhere in Acapulco, you’re sure to run into or end up on “The Costera”, known as Avenida Costera Alemanwhich is the real heartbeat of Acapulco. Most of Acapulco’s major attractions are either on or very close to this busy street.
The action along The Costera is varied, and constant, making many sections of this strip a perfect spot to have lunch or dinner and do some serious people watching.
The Zócalo or town square is a peaceful area, shaded by giant rubber and mango trees, near the hectic centre of Acapulco. The zócalo is lined with ice cream stands and sidewalk cafes. It’s a good place to mingle with the locals as they go about their daily business.
The daily routine around the zócalo is pretty much the same as it has been for years. One end of the zócalo is dominated by the cathedral which was built in 1930 originally for use as a movie set.
Acapulco Beaches
During the day, most of the focus in Acapulco is on the beach because the city gives many choices when it comes to beaches. The whole bay is lined with beaches. Because of the waves, these beaches are a great area for surfers as well as beachcombing and collecting shells.
The small beaches combine calm waters, great atmosphere and many beach front restaurants that serve some incredible seafood. Many of the beachfront restaurants are shaded by giant trees which add a different feel to beach going.
Acapulco Nightlife
One of the most exciting cities in the world, Acapulco is famous for its explosive nightlife, postcard beaches, unlimited watersports, first-class hotels, gourmet restaurants and the breathtaking physical beauty of Acapulco Bay.
But Acapulco plays host to an incredible array of nightlife being also called “the city that never sleeps”. Acapulco is a party town when the sun goes down. The world famous party scene starts late and ends early the next morning.
The nightlife scene is varied, from loud and lively discos to intimate piano bars with some incredible tropical shows thrown in to keep everyone interested. Everyone should be able to find something to to do at night in Acapulco.
The discos open late and may stay open until sunrise. Many of the bars keep the same closing hours. Dancing at one of the hillside clubs with a full view of the bay through floor-to-ceiling windowpanes is an experience unique to Acapulco.
Things to Do
Getting tired of the sea and sun, there is still plenty to do in and around Acapulco. Water sports are a way of life in Acapulco. The bay is alive with warerunners, parasailing, paddle boats, banana rides and even a beachfront water park.
There are also many air conditioned theatres, most open during the day, where you can take in the latest movies.
Acapulco is home to four championship golf courses and another 9 hole course that is located right in the tourist zone. There are abundant tennis courts and many of the hotels have their own private courts. A few of the hotels allow visitors to rent the courts.
Shopping in Acapulco
Acapulco is great for the serious shopper. There are open air markets, ocean view malls, indoor malls and specialty shops of every shape and size. Acapulco’s proximity to Taxco makes silver a serious commodity with many stores featuring the work of local artists.
The main boulevard, Costera M. Aleman, is home to the finer shops, but don’t leave without looking for some bargains in the downtown area. The downtown area has many typical local businesses and a Sears store.
The area also plays host to such American favorites as a massive Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Costco. There are also many specialty shops selling unique items, produced locally, for the home.
