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It's that time of year again when winter has eneded and we are looking forward to next year's vacation on the beach of Mexico.
After your tan has worn off, start planning for for next winter's vacation getaway to one of the most beautiful beaches you can find in
Mexico. We have assembled a list of the top beaches in Mexico to make it easier for you to plan your vacation. First off, lets explore what
makes a beach a truly "Great Beach"? Here are a few ideas to consider and some tips that will help you decide where your next great
beach getaway will be.
1. Quality of sand must not be full of rocks and trash
2. Tropical or desert setting, both offer many day trips and adventures
3. Resort verses private Bed & Breakfast or condo
4. Non-inclusive or all inclusive resort
5. Safe clean beaches & surf must be swimable
6. Scenery in or surrounding the area
7. Amenities and activities on the beach
8. Proximity to nearest towns, shops, bars, restaurants
9. East Coast sunrises, verses West Coast sunsets
10. Does Hotel have exotic pool, swim up bars and next to beach
Bookings to these excellent beach destinations includes airfare, hotel, taxes and fees and are based on double occupancy for a quick two to
four day "weekend getaway" package deal. Click the beach location of your choice below to see just how low your trip for two to paradise actually
is. All prices based on departures from a central location such as Chicago or Minneapolis, departing on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
You may change your departure city by clicking the change your departure city link or change your length of stay as well.
Acapulco Home to many movie stars. Come check out the night life and miles and miles of beaches.
Belize Strap on a mask and fins to explore the tropical wonders of Belize's Barrier Reef in Ambergris Caye, Belize.
Cabo San Lucas At the end of the Baja California Peninsula, dos Cabos--San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas seaside adventures.
Cancun Wander the revered grounds of an ancient tropical palace while spoiling yourself in a modern beach community.
Cozumel Ever since hurricane Wilma, locals say the beaches are bigger and even more beautiful than before, plus the coral reefs are world-class.
Ixtapa Explore two distinct Pacific Coast retreats--one, a stylish beach resort, the other, a laid-back fishing village in romantic old Mexico flavor.
Manzanillo There are several beaches to chose from along Manzanillo's two bays, snorkeling and surfingalong the black sand volcanic beaches.
Mazatlan A blend of coastal art and beaches, some developed, some not but there is something here for every sun seeker.
Puerto Vallarta Plunge into a fusion of art and sea framed by tropical jungle. One of the hottest West Coast beach destinations.
Riviera Maya Extending south of Cancun to Tulum, this sacred stretch of coast delivers Caribbean blue sea and white sandy beaches.
The following beach resort destinations are possibly the finest in all of Mexico. From the high dive platforms in Acapulco
to the white sandy beaches of Riviera Maya, you are sure to find more than one place you can call Paradise.
Helpful Travel Tips
1. Taxis and buses are plentiful and can take you to any number of local entertainment locations.
2. Remember to bring sunscreen. The closer you get to the equator, the more intense the sun becomes. One hour of unprotected skin can ruin
your vacation.
3. Always drink water and eat food from approved locations and if possible, use sealed bottled water. There's nothing worse than food poisoning
or water bourne contaminates ruining your vacation so always use common sense.
4. Local tour operators are often located at the larger hotels to help plan your day trips or excursions.
5. Car rental agencies will rent you just about anything but with abundant taxis and buses, it isn’t necessary unless you plan longer day trips.
6. Maps of these areas are available through local shops, tourist stands, resorts and hotels but if you are a member of AAA in the U.S. you can
receivej ust about every map you can imagine for free prior to your trip.
7. Make sure you exchange your money ahead of time, but if you wait, local banks will exchange it as well as ATM’s and payouts are in pesos.
8. "HOT TIP"Remember to check our travel booking site every day. This will help you determine which day of the week your airfare prices go
up and when they will go down. As you get closer to your travel date, watch for seats filling up (check the seating arrangement map). If there
are many seats openjust prior toyour travel date, there is a good chance if you wait just a little bitlonger, you may receive even greater savings
on your air fare. If it isn't important that you sit next to your travel companion, you may find absolutely the cheapest prices by splitting up.
9. Peak season for most of these vacation destinations begins in late November and goes through mid-April.
10. If guaranteed flight and hotel peace of mind is what you want, start booking six to eight months prior to your trip.
- Recommendations for hotels, resorts, inns, vacations, travel packages, travel guides and lots more!
Acapulco, Mexico with a population approaching 900,000 people, Acapulco was established in 1599 and was the primary trading port for goods between Mexico and the Philippines. Today, it is brimming with dozens of high rise resort hotels that once catered to the likes of John Wayne, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth to name a few. One of this area's claim to fame is its 9 plus miles of beaches and glamour, tropical hillside backdrop and loads of outdoor activities. Before Cancun was made popular, this beach community was the number one hot spot in all of Mexico. It is still a port of call to major cruise ship lines and hot spot for movie stars. To search for and book your best travel deals to Acapulco, go to www.bookhotvacations.com
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  Belize, Mexico recognized by many as a secret paradise, this quiet seaside location is rich with white sands and blue waters and uncrowded compared to its neighbor (Cancun). Its snow-white beaches, coastal island adventures, islands and sea sports are what make this a truly hidden gem. Located on the Yucatan Peninsula south of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, its neighbors to the west and south are Guatemala and Honduras. To search for and book your best travel deals to Belize, go to www.bookhotvacations.com
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 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico located at the very end of the Baja Peninsula, incredible beaches lined with rock formations, championship golf, deep sea fishing and exciting nightlife awaits you with many world class seaside resorts. One the best features of these beach side resorts is their incredible pools. Visit our pools of Ixtapa page for a few examples. As more Enterprise hotels come on board, we will have a huge collection of the best pools in every one of these communities. Vacationers want high-end pools for entertainment and social interaction and this community like all the others, have the best pools with the best sunsets you can imagine. To search for & book your best airfare and hotel to Cabo San Lucas, go to www.bookhotvacations.com
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 Cancun, Mexico undoubtedly has the largest collection of five start hotels anywhere in Mexico. From the Marriott Casa Magna, Westin Resort & Spa, Gran Melia and Gran Oasis Playa, your every desire awaits you here. Pampering is standard procedure. Amenities rival the largest casino hotels and the beaches border unrivaled aqua blue waters. Most of these resorts provide a variety of restaurants, loads of entertainment and unlimited domestic drinks, incredible pools, gift shops, all inclusive packages and much much more. To search for & book your best airfare and hotel to Cancun, go to www.bookhotvacations.com
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 Cozumel, Mexico is a well know mecca for travelers who simply want a great island beach getaway in a tropical paradise. With majestic coves, reefs and backwaters, Cozumel is located just off the coast from Playa del Carmen and is Mexico's largest populated island destination. At 29 miles in length and 9 miles wide, Cozumel is home to scattered Mayan ruins, and the city of San Miguel. The west side of the island has the calmest waters and best beaches whereas the east side of the island is rocky with rough pounding surf off the Caribbean Sea. The main airport is in Cancun where you can purchase additional tickets to the island of Cozumel. To search for & book your best airfare and hotel to Cozumel, go to www.bookhotvacations.com
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 Ixtapa, Mexico is a new community of about two dozen hotels and resorts built by the Mexican Department of Tourism in the 1980's exclusively to attract tourists to this new area. The community is surrounded by the Sierra Madre mountain range and coconut plantations dating back several decades. All sorts of beach activities can be found here as well as a robust night life just across the street from most of the hotels. Taxis take you everywhere you want to go for about $5.00 U.S. and there are dozens of great restaurants and gift shops within walking distance. To book your best airfare and hotel to Ixtapa, go to www.bookhotvacations.com
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 Manzillo, Mexico on the Pacific Coast is sandwiched between Puerto Vallarta to the north 160 miles and Ixtapa to the south. Blessed with two bays and a beautiful tropical backdrop of jungle and banana plantations, in 1979, the film "10" was fillmed here with star Bo Derek. Yes, that was the golden sand beach she was jogging on with her famous braided hair style. Manzanillo has several beaches to chose from with Playa la Audiencia topping the list for swimmers. The rocky out-croppings here shelter some of the best snorkeling in the area. To search for & book your best airfare and hotel to Manzanillo, go to www.bookhotvacations.com
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 Mazatlan, Mexico and its close proximity to the United States border helps provide a high percentage of tourists to this beach destination. From November through May, the temperatures here are very pleasant and always sunny. July through September is the rainy season and dress is usually casual. There are many beaches to chose from along the 11 mile long waterfront known as the Malacon. Many water sports, charter boats and parasailing are available along the beach in what's known as the Golden Zone. To search for & book your best airfare and hotel to Mazatlan, www.bookhotvacations.com
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 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico or PV as it is known locally, is perhaps one of Mexico's top resort communities attracting some two million tourists annually. The weather here ranges from the 60's to the 70's on the low side and 80's to 90's on the high side. With approximately 350,000 residents, this beach and resort community has everything you could ever want on your next vacation. High season dates start in mid December and run through mid April each year. Many travelers set their sights on PV early to beat the crowds and get some sun before the Christmas holiday. There are dozens of great hotels with fantastic pools and many fine restaurants and local eateries. To search for & book your best airfare and hotel to Puerto Vallarta, go to www.bookhotvacations.com
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 Riviera Maya, Mexico a beach lovers dream with turquoise waters and sugar white sands, palm trees and palapas to fill your view. Facing the Caribbean Sea, this area South of Cancun offers a tranquil scene, romantic waters and pleasant surroundings that will calm any jet setter wanting a simpler time out in paradise. If you don't like the big crowds and big buildings, and simply want noiseless beaches and crystal blue waters, check us out on the Riviera Maya. To search for & book your best airfare and hotel to Riviera Maya, click Here or go to www.bookhotvacations.com |
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