All Inclusive hotels in Cancun

 

Cancun Hotel Zone

Cancun is a paradisiacal beach resort located on the northeast tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. More than 3 million tourists visit Cancun annually searching for a fantastic beach vacation. Built for tourism in the early 1970s, from the very beginning it was equipped with upscale tourism infrastructure to rival any popular leisure destination in the world. Fabulous hotels, restaurants, malls, marinas, golf courses and discos were built to cater to all types of visitors- from those seeking for a laid back vacation to those looking for a wild experience.

Cancun all inclusive hotels look like little cities by the immense Caribbean Sea.They all boast large and comfortable facilities that include more than one pool most of the times; cozy guest rooms; several international a la carte and buffet restaurants; bars; fitness centers and direct access to the pristine Cancun beaches. Their all inclusive plan provides not only for your luxurious accommodation but also for all your meals, beverages and snacks; day and night entertainment; and first class amenities that can really make you feel like you’re living within a fairy tale.
There are excellent options of all inclusive hotels in Cancun, and most of them offer not-to-miss discounts for online booking.

In the exclusive Cancun Hotel Zone Caribbean Sea you can get juicy discounts of up to 62 % per night in the most luxurious hotels. In this area you can find the super glamorous 6-star Royal Cancun and the Le Blanc Spa Resort; the 5-star Beach Palace, Grand Park Royal Cancun Caribe, Crowne Paradise Cancun or the Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive, among many others. Within their premises you can usually enjoy fabulous massage sessions in their state-of-the-arts Spas; buy souvenirs in their exclusive onsite stores; play tennis or golf in their private courts and courses and enjoy several entertaining water activities that may include swimming, kayaking and jet skiing.

In Punta Cancun Hotel Zone you can book your room at the luxurious 5-star Krystal Cancun, Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa, or the Krystal Club Tower, for example. They are all located very close to the Kukulcan Boulevard where the action takes place. The Hotel Zone on Isla Mujeres Bay offers many cozy all inclusive hotels and resorts too, like 5-star Barcelo Costa Cancun, Riu Palace Las Americas and Riu Cancun; or 4-star Holiday Inn Cancun Arenas and Beachscape Kin Ha Villas and Suites.

The best part of booking your room online at a Cancun all inclusive hotel is that you can select exactly the one that fits your expectations and your budget. If you’re travelling with children, you may prefer to stay at a family hotel that features Kids Club, children’s pool and a kids’ entertaining program; if you’re planning a romantic getaway, you can book your room at an adults only hotel by the beach. Still, if you like golf you can search for a hotel that features a golf course within its facilities or one that is close to a Golf Club.  There are also hotels located near the most popular archeological sites, others that include luxurious Spas and even others that cater to business people.

Whatever your preference, make sure to book your room in advance to take advantage of great offers in your package and … enjoy Cancun!

Cecilia Vittori
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Information for travelling to Guanajuato

Right in the heart of Mexico, in a beautiful mining valley surrounded by the Sierra de Guanajuato Mountains, rests Guanajuato- the capital city of the homonymous state.  It is not surprising that Guanajuato was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. Narrow streets paved with stone and an old architecture grant this colonial city an interesting antique look that conquers the heart of its visitors. If you’re interested in history and culture, you should travel to Guanajuato at least once in your life to discover the magic that lies in its narrow alleys and its impressive Baroque buildings.

Having some basic information for travelling to Guanajuato will help you to take the most of your trip and enjoy an unforgettable vacation in this city full of history, culture, and legends.

The first thing to do in Guanajuato is walk its cobblestone streets to admire the old Baroque and Neoclassical buildings of the old Historic Center. The must-see are the Alhóndiga de Granaditas (site of the first victory over the Spaniards in 1810), Juarez Theater (departure spot of the popular “Callejoneadas” and home to the Cervantino International Festival), the Mummies Museum (where more than 100 natural mummies are showcased), San Diego de Alcantara Temple (a fine example of the Mexican Baroque, or Chirrugueresque, architectural style) and the Diego Rivera House Museum (a beautiful 18th Century house where the Mexican painter was born).

Lovers of legends and myths will learn many interesting stories in Guanajuato. At the Guanajuato Legend Museum you can hear fabulous stories that have passed from one generation to the other, like the legend of the General, the Junk Shop, the Snort and the mummies. Let magic carry you away and kiss your mate on the third step of the “Callejón del Beso” (the Alley of the Kiss) to guarantee that your love will last forever.  Make sure to travel the incredible underground tunnels and the Hidalgo Market; visit the silver mines of La Valenciana and Mineral de Rayas; and don’t forget to pay a visit to the nearby cities of Leon and San Miguel de Allende.

If you’re seeking for some adventure, you can go trekking or camping; visit the beautiful Las Palomas Recreational Park; or take a biking tour to the mountains to explore the old haciendas and ghost towns lost amidst the jungle. You can also enjoy a marvelous hang gliding or a balloon ride over the cities and mountains to admire its beauty from above.

In Guanajuato, you must taste the traditional Bajio Cuisine, including its “enchiladas mineras”, the “Guanajuato pacholas”, “chalupas” and “tamales”.  Some traditional beverages to try are the “cebadina”, beetroot juice and strawberry liquor; and the most popular candies include “charamuscas”, “Irapuato strawberries” and “Celaya milk caramel”.

Book your hotel online and spend a different Mexican vacation at the city known as the “Mexican Gateway”. Learn all about its marvelous culture, its history and traditions; travel the mining route; stroll its alleys and admire its old buildings; spend a day in the Union Square and let magic run through your veins. Guanajuato is full of magic… You’ll see.

Cecilia Vittori
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Adventure tours in Nuevo Vallarta: recomendations and tips

In the Pacific Ocean is located Nuevo Vallarta, where the luxury fuses with the abundant nature to offer you a stay of dream in an environment of hospitality, comfort and fun. Door of entry into the experience of the Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta is the second destiny with major hotel offer in the country, with an infrastructure of the first level that is represented in impeccable and extensive golf courses, luxurious condominiums, exclusive restaurants and two of the most important sea-coasts of the country. Nuevo Vallarta has five kilometres of golden beaches in which you will see the sea turquoise and the thin sand. You will enjoy diverse activities in a perfect climate and you will live the pleasure of sitting down to contemplating the beautiful late afternoons or you can enjoy a good book while you listen the waves. This is one of the best travel for your vacations. 

You will have adventure tours in Nuevo Vallarta with recomendations and tips. This is a destination with notable property development in front to the sea, between beautiful trees or near the exclusive golf courses; You will feel an irresistible invitation to establish this tropical paradise like your second home. The hotels and resorts of Nueva Vallarta is catalogued between the most exclusive and luxurious in beach destinations worldwide. Some of these places have received the distinction of Five Diamonds for the luxurious thing in accomodations, environment and hospitality. Hanging gardens, infinite ponds that visually are fused by the ocean and suites of luxury, are some of the promises that are in these buildings of elegant architecture, surrounded by the natural marvels of the tropic and the beauty of the coast of the Pacífico.

Nuevo Vallarta is also the location of more exclusive restaurants of the Riviera Nayarit; the majority are located to the interior of the hotel complexes with menus that offer from the intense flavors of the Mexican kitchen and of the region, up to delights gourmet à la carte that guarantee the gastronomic a great experience and the satisfaction of the most demanding palates. Some of these restaurants take part in the recognized Festival Gourmet Internacional, and the options of saucers are Italian, Mediterranean, French and oriental food. Between those that have got international recognitions are the restaurant Piaf, of the hotel Grand Velas, which has been decorated with the distinction Michelin. Also, you will find sophisticated spas, where you will have revitalizing treatments for the body and the mind as hydrotherapy, sauna and hidroreflexología; These spas that have got also important recognitions for its quality of world class. In the majority of the hotels you will have tours to cross in boat some of the channels surrounded with white mangrove and to estimate the diversity of flora and wild fauna of the zone. With its impressive natural scene and the excellence in infrastructure, Nuevo Vallarta is an ideal site for you and your family. 

Shirley Alvarez Bahamon

When should you visit Los Cabos?

Los Cabos is one of those fantastic vacation destinations where you can have a great time all year round. The climate is good almost every day and there are always amazing activities to engage in.
However, you may prefer to travel at one season or another depending on what your favorite attraction is or on the particular activity you are into. So, when should you visit Los Cabos?

The high season in Los Cabos runs from mid-December to Easter Week in April. Generally, hotels are overcrowded at this time of year and prices are at their peak.  This is exactly the time you must be there if what you want is to enjoy the awesome whale-watching tours, hiking or boating; the ocean and sea waters are a bit cold for diving and snorkeling, though. Prices are highest at Christmas and New Years Eve and it’s truly hard to find accommodation by this time, so you should book at least two months in advance to get your room at a better rate. By mid-March students head to Los Cabos to enjoy their Spring Break and by late February and March, a superb carnival takes place in the cities.

If you prefer to avoid the high season, May and June are the perfect months for your visit. At this time, winter crowds have gone home and the stormy season is yet to come. Temperatures are ideal during these months and never surpass the 85°F. If you start your hotel search by late winter, you can get incredible offers online. If you’re interested in fishing, you can enjoy the International Game Fish Association Offshore Championship Tournament by mid May. Also, by the end of June and early July you can witness the 4-day Annual Stars & Stripes Fishing and Golf Tournament.

The low season starts in July and lasts until mid November. From July to September temperatures rise up to 90°F and humidity strikes the area. In September, there may be chances of an occasional tropical storm or a hurricane, so you may be seduced by the summertime discounts, which are truly juicy. By the end of July and beginning of August anglers have the chance to participate in the Bisbee’s East Cape Offhsore held in Buenavista. In August, Los Cabos Summer Dive Fiesta attracts visitors from all over the world to Cabo Pulmo, where celebrations last for a week.

The shoulder season takes place in October and November. These months are also great for traveling to Baja California. Temperatures are not so high and if you book your hotel room in advance you can still get a moderate rate for it. October is a hot month in Los Cabos for anglers. By mid October, they can enjoy the popular Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, and by the end of October they can take part in the Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament-where anglers compete for marlin, dorado and tuna- and the Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament- which boasts a huge cash prize for the record marlin. In November you can go for the Tuna Jackpot Tournament, but you’ll surely need to book your package well in advance because the area starts to overcrowd again. The high season’s back!

So, depending on your interest, you can visit Los Cabos at one time of year or another. Nevertheless, as I see it, the best time for being in Los Cabos is every day.

Cecilia Vittori
Image: Flickr (author: vaiver)