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...