July 30th, 2010 by Kayne Poltermont

Mexico has thousands of kilometers of Coastline on the pacific coast of America , going all the way from Guatemala up to the northwestern Border near California. The majority of the Coast was for the most part small fishing villages until about 1925, because a newly-built road had brought many tourists.

Many Fancy hotels popped up in Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco, and both became world famous in the 60’s when Richard Burton and Liz Taylor made a motion-picture show called Night of the Iguana and spend money on a house by the coast .

The Government of Mexico pushed (quite heavily), the promotion of erecting resorts and hotels around the seventies . They named the area of land between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta ‘Costa de Oro’ which means ‘Gold Coast’ . The whole coast , which is known as the Mexican Riviera (To the Cruise Industry in the USA) is well known for it’s wonderful scenery of jungle flora, gold beaches and stunning cliff faces  Read more...

June 18th, 2010 by Ron Williams

Part 1 in a series of 4 articles

People that holiday the Yucatan Peninsula and Mexican Caribbean have come to expect a assortment of activity and entertainment choices meant for maximum fun on retreat. The Yucatan delivers in a large way by the illumination of the sunlight as well as moon.

We’ll include a few day-night scenarios after that see if you agree. We will target on the locations surrounding Playa del Carmen and Tulum given that they are more central to a good number of these activities although we may preserve the privilege to a night out in Cancun or a daytime journey to Chichen Itza!

Lazy Beach Days and Romantic Tulum Nights

If you are researching for the ultimate beaches discovered on the Yucatan in that case look no further than Tulum. The seashores south of the world recognized Tulum Ruins are some of the unsurpassed found in the world. After you go there you will see why.  Read more...

May 14th, 2010 by Robert Witherspoon

Being environmentally aware means carefully considering how and with which companies we spend our money. This has lead many people to adopt the practices of green travel when going on trips. Eco resorts are an important part of this movement as they take care to protect the environment and local cultures in a number of ways. There are some great examples of these resorts in the Riviera Maya area of Mexico, including the Hacienda Tres Rios.

One of these areas is Cancun in Mexico where large resorts line the coast. The local eco system contains some wonderful wildlife and delicate forests and local people fear that much of this is damaged. Despite this it is still possible to have a green holiday in the Cancun area and know that you are not damaging the local environment.

There are many things a resort should be doing to qualify as green. The main ones include; recycling, using resources intelligently, disposing of waste carefully and using local products. Many also aim to employ only local people so that the money raised is used locally.  Read more...

January 27th, 2010 by Sean Elstins

No one can go wrong with an Ixtapa Villa Rental. This is true because of its location. Ixtapa is a beach resort in Mexico and is also popular stop among tourists and cruise goers. The exquisite beaches in the area are an irresistible trait the resorts have to offer. Villa rentals in Ixtapa make it possible for you to take advantage of such a beautiful landscape

This resort area has all the things vacation goers could ever want. From fishing, swimming, dining, scuba diving, and of course let’s not forget the night life, Ixtapa has it all. The myriad of activities make it the perfect place for singles ready to let loose, or families wanting to find a peaceful vacation spot.

Renting a villa is the best way to take advantage of all the amenities this resort town has to offer. Spacious with excellent services, villa rentals provide you with the relaxation necessary during such an amazing vacation. With all of this, a vacation of a lifetime is inevitable. The privacy the villa provides allow to take a moment out of your day just to think and the city allows you to go out and have fun.  Read more...

January 27th, 2010 by Sean Elstins

Lively, cultural and stunning are three words that best describe the country of Mexico. Lying underneath the United States of America, Mexico has many wonderful sights, sounds and smells just waiting to be explored. A Mexican vacation needs the perfect base for your visit and a villa in Mexico is one of the best options.

There are thousands of rental villas available all over Mexico and many are very extravagant. Many standard rental villas have great extras such as an outdoor barbeque, an exclusive pool and a balcony. If you are looking for stunning views of the ocean there are a myriad of villas dotted up and down the coastlines of Mexico.

When you rent a villa for your vacation in Mexico you can choose to stay put in your luxurious surroundings or travel further afield to see what the country has to offer. Most people arrange car hire at the airport for their stay, making it very easy to get around this wonderful country.

Of course, you can just laze by the pool, sunbathe on the beach or enjoy a variety of watersports such as windsurfing or jet skiing. For those looking for adventure, Mexico has many ancient ruins and museums within driving distance of the villas. There is also great music, food and entertainment to be savored.  Read more...

January 20th, 2010 by Sean Elstins

An Ixtapa, Mexico vacation offers the best of all worlds. The area boasts beautiful white sand beaches ideal for all water sports, has first class amenities, and proximity to the tranquil old town of neighboring Zihuatanejo. Ixtapa is a modern resort area, but still much smaller than Cancun and Acapulco.

Ixtapa is located on the Pacific Coast, approximately 145 miles (240 km) northwest of Acapulco. The region is known for its hilly, tropical coastline dotted with white sandy beaches and wonderful hidden coves. Half the land in Ixtapa has been set aside as an ecological reserve. The average annual temperature is 78.8 Fahrenheit, and the sun shines approximately 340 days out of the year. Even in the rainy season (June to September) the sun is only interrupted by brief afternoon showers.

This destination is easy to get to, as its airport, called Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International, has nonstop flights from many American cities. The airport is located only minutes from the resort area. While in Ixtapa, visitors do not need rental cars, and can rely on reasonably priced taxis and local transport. Day trips outside the resort would require a rental car, which can be rented at the airport.  Read more...

December 24th, 2009 by Dr Jay Polmar

My story: I had a challenge. I had to move to Mexico for my health and retire. Sure, I spoke English, a few words of French from high school, about 12 words of Spanish which might wind me up in fight or worse in a Mexxican jail, yeah – mostly curse words.I was in trouble and when I arrived in Mexico, I needed help.

Luckily, I met Reuben Varela, a well known Restauranteur at the Balneario Hot Springs in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, Mexico and Gerardo Tolentino, an English teacher who was teaching 1st year English.

Reuben pushed me to find ways of studying and practicing Spanish, and Gerardo help me create the Gringo Guide. I was the gringo — and I definitely had to have a guide to get me through the experience of living here in Mexico.

We talked to them and asked them what they needed, and we listened to what they asked of the waiters, restaurant owners, etc. Later, then Gerardo accompanied me to doctors and we went to travel through Mexico.

We talked to Americans and Canadians in Mexico and asked them what they needed, and we listened to what they asked of the waiters, restaurant owners, etc. Later, then Gerardo accompanied me to doctors and we went to travel through Mexico.  Read more...