Mexican Riviera Cruise Nov 16th-23rd, 2008
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Itinerary
- Signup today! Cabo san lucas, Mexico
Once referred to as the "millionaire's sandbox," Cabo San Lucas is Mexico's jewel resort at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula. Its remote location and unspoiled beauty make this a seaside paradise.
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- Beatiful Beaches!:
Cabo San Lucas is quickly becoming a popular destination for one reason: beautiful beaches. You'll find an amazing choice of activities here, from snorkeling and scuba diving to surfing and kayaking. There's something for everyone, even people who just want to lie in the sun and relax.
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Cabo San Lucas is quickly becoming a popular destination for one reason: beautiful beaches. You'll find an amazing choice of activities here, from snorkeling and scuba diving to surfing and kayaking. There's something for everyone, even people who just want to lie in the sun and relax. Gaze from atop the cliffs at the very far end of the bay at the unforgettable view of Land's End's craggy rock arches and dramatic seascape.
- Sail to beautiful Santa Maria Cove and enjoy snorkeling in the clear, turquoise waters.
- Cruise the waters of Los Cabos to search for humpback and gray whales.
- Set sail on a luxury sailing yacht for Lovers Beach, a sea lion colony, and Land's End.
- Watch local artisans blow heated glass into crystalline works of art on a tour of a local glass-blowing factory.
- Sporting Adventures
Paddle across San Lucas Bay, past Pelican Rock and around Los Arcos in a kayak. Then stop for snorkeling at the famous Lovers Beach. Play golf at one of the many challenging courses around Cabo.
- Shopping for Bargains
- Mexico boasts some of the finest arts and crafts, sterling silver jewelry and leather. Take a memory of Mexico and her people home with authentic Mexican crafts such as an original ceramic vase, a colorful painting, a pre-Columbian replica or an embroidered cotton blouse. In Cabo San Lucas you can find great deals on colorful Huichol bead work, Talavera plates, "Day of the Dead" paraphernalia, Silver D'Argenta Sculptures, Mexican fire opals and Mexico's famed silver jewelry and designs, including .925 silver from Taxco. Cabo offers fantastic bargains on aquamarine jewelry from Kabana; fashionable pearls from Honora; quality tanzanite from the House of Tanzanite; and watches by Maurice Lacroix and Alfex.
- Local Currency
- Mexico's currency is the peso (MXN). The $ sign is used to refer to pesos, so don't be shocked at the price tags. Any prices in U.S. dollars are listed as US$ or USD. Many hotels, restaurants and shops also accept major credit cards, which usually offer you a good exchange rate.
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- MazatlÁn, Mexico
An exciting mixture of old and new Mexico, Mazatlán has been blessed with a harbor of natural beauty. The neighboring mountain range rises as a majestic backdrop for this scenic city. As Mexico's first major resort community, Mazatlán owes its continued popularity to vast unspoiled beaches, first-class resorts and friendly people.
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Take in the charming and historic sights on a tour of the city. Stop to do some shopping at Mazatlán's Golden Zone, home to Mexican and Indian handicrafts. It's a great way to celebrate the colors, songs and dances of ancient and colonial Mexico.
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Take a fascinating tour of the legendary Sierra Madre mountain range. Visit once-thriving colonial towns, which hosted missionaries and gold prospectors alike.Spend the afternoon exploring Mazatlán's long white-sand beaches, lined with open-air bistros and fun-loving bars.
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Tee up at the Estrella del Mar Golf Club, designed by world-renowned Robert Trent Jones, Jr. This course is recognized as one of Mexico's premier golf courses for its superior beauty and playability.
- Shopping for Bargains
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Mexico's currency is the peso (MXN). The $ sign is used to refer to pesos, so don't be shocked at the price tags. Any prices in U.S. dollars are listed as US$ or USD. Many hotels, restaurants and shops also accept major credit cards, which usually offer you a good exchange rate.
- Local Currency
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Mexico's currency is the peso (MXN). The $ sign is used to refer to pesos, so don't be shocked at the price tags. Any prices in U.S. dollars are listed as US$ or USD. Many hotels, restaurants and shops also accept major credit cards, which usually offer you a good exchange rate.
- Signup today!
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
This once-sleepy fishing village became a popular resort after The Night of the Iguana was filmed here in 1964. Nestled on the 28-mile curve of Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta has steadfastly held on to its character. Red tile roofs and rows of balconies, spilling over with colorful bougainvillea, still line its cobblestone streets. A pleasure for both the eye and the camera.
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Take advantage of a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with our intelligent finned friends at the Dolphin Adventure Center. You'll be given an introduction to these friendly mammals. Then you'll actually have the chance to swim with them in a specially designed pool.
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Explore the Mexican countryside with its tropical vegetation, farmland, mangos, bananas and other tropical fruits. Soak up the sun at one of Puerto Vallarta's beautiful beach resorts. Explore El Eden Jungle, take a swim in the natural pools and try the waterslide where the water has worn a path in the stones.
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Play the exclusive par-71 golf course at Marina Vallarta Club de Golf. Experience this visual wonder located a short distance from the city and marvel at how the designer has combined the area's natural landscape with a layout designed to test a golfer's skills. Bike past fruit plantations and rustic towns on a 21-speed mountain bike.
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Mexican arts and crafts are among the finest in the world, and Puerto Vallarta shops are well stocked with them. While in this exciting port, load up on papier mâché decorations, leather goods and rare skins, embroidered cotton blouses, original ceramics, local art and pre-Columbian replicas, and be sure to take home a bottle of Kahlua, the Mexican coffee liqueur. The bay was originally developed as a port to transport silver from nearby mines, and fine sterling silver jewelry still abounds at bargain prices in Puerto Vallarta. (Caution: Please shop at recommended stores for authentic .925 silver.) You will also find great prices on gold and jade jewelry.
- Local Currency
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Mexico's currency is the peso (MXN). The $ sign is used to refer
to pesos, so don't be shocked at the price tags. Any prices in U.S.
dollars are listed as US$ or USD. Many hotels, restaurants and shops
also accept major credit cards, which usually offer you a good exchange
rate.
