The Magic of Mexican Sunsets
Mexico recently stepped onto the world stage, and this time it was for all the right reasons. It’s no secret the headlines don’t do Mexico many favors, but perhaps the tides are turning. Perhaps there will be some much needed focus on the good news in Mexico… because there IS good… news… and lots of it.
The 80-mile road that connects La Paz and Cabo San Lucas is a smooth four-lane highway through the Baja California desert. The climate in this area is dry and the rainfall is low, but the Pacific Ocean provides some humidity and wonderful views. The powerful ocean to one side and the calm desert on… the other provide a breathtaking and invigoration contrast.
One of the main themes of the recent G20 conference in Los Cabos, Mexico was the importance of tourism and international travel to the job market. In the LeadersDeclaration at the G20 meeting the significance of tourism on the vital recovery of the world’s economy was highlighted, “we recognise… the role of travel and tourism as a vehicle for job creation, economic growth and development, and, while recognising the sovereign right of States to control the entry of foreign nationals, we will work towards developing travel facilitation initiatives in support of job creation, quality work, poverty reduction and global growth.”
In Mayan, Bacalar means “the birth of heavens”. A name that refers to the 35-mile-long lake that shares the same name as the town. Laguna Bacalar, also known as the lagoon of seven colors, is the second largest lake in Mexico and because of its clarity and beautiful shades of turquoise is… considered by some to be one of the most beautiful in the world.
Starting in July, audiences in Mexico and South America can look forward to seeing the world famous performances of Dan Sperry and “The Illusionists”. …
In the state of Puebla, nestled high in the hills of Mexico’s Sierra Norte is the town of Cuetzalan. This tiny town surrounded by a tropical forest filled with waterfalls, grottos, and coffee plantations. Thanks to its lush flora the area was once home to the quetzal, a strikingly colorful… bird that was worshiped by the native civilizations and whose feathers were highly coveted amongst Aztec priests and the upper class. The name Cuetzalan dates back as far as 1475 and in Nahuatl means “place of many quetzals.”
Recently Mexico was praised by USA Today with certain travel tips. USA Today documented the reasons Mexico is one of the top travel destinations across the globe. Mexico’s international popularity is in large part due to its pristine beaches, fairly moderate yearlong climate, delectable cuisine, and diverse Mexican culture… full of mystery and beauty. Mexico’s geographical location and affordability have contributed to growing tourism numbers year after year. Every part of Mexico has a distinct nutritional staple. Whereas the cities of Puebla and Oaxaca are known for their dishes topped with mole sauce, coastal regions pride themselves on a variety of seafood and meat plates.
Hard Rock is licensing its name to three existing hotels owned by Mexico's Palace Resorts with roughly 2,200 rooms. Having recently teamed on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Hard Rock International announced an agreement with Palace Resorts LLC to transform Palace Resorts properties in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya into Hard Rock Hotels.… These will be “ultimate all-inclusive” properties that bring the acclaimed Hard Rock experience to these popular Mexican tourist destinations.
Private businesses and governments must work together in order to maximize the potential of the travel and tourism industry. That’s the word from a variety of delegates speaking at the Americas Summit during the first part of a two-hour presentation called “Working Together for Jobs and… Growth.”
Travel and Tourism could create an additional five million new jobs worldwide — that was the message driven home in the opening sessions of today’s inaugural WTTC Americas Summit.
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Riu Hotels and Resorts - the Spanish chain with over 100 hotels in 16 counties - inaugurated its latest hotel, the Riu Palace Peninsula, in Cancun Mexico on May 4, 2012. The hotel is characterized by its contemporary architecture and modern decorations throughout its 562 rooms and 48 villas, all of which enjoy magnificent… views of the Caribbean ocean.
Ministers of Tourism from G-20 nations will convene in Merida, Yucatan from May 15-16 for the T20 Tourism Summit. The purpose of the T20 Summit is to exchange views towards strengthening the tourism sector, streamlining the flow of tourists between nations, increasing job creation and promoting sustainable… tourism.
Guanajuato, the capital of the Guanajuato State is a historical and picturesque city full of agreeable little plazas, streets lined with stairs and houses of pastel-colored facades and balconies trimmed with iron work, and flower-filled window boxes. Certainly the type of city you would expect to be… filled with tourists seeking to soak in some colonial culture and expats looking for a taste of Mexico’s famous laid back lifestyle. But for some reason Guanajuato has remained relatively obscure compared to nearby popular expat destinations like San Miguel de Allende and Ajijic.
Is Mexico safe for tourists? Lonely Planet Travel Writer Robert Reid addressed that question recently in an article reprinted by the Huffington Post. In fact, after reviewing the facts, Reid turned the question on its head, asking “Are Americans Safer in Mexico than at Home?” …