El Farito in Isla Mujeres

Isla Mujeres is definitely a paradisiac island. Located eight miles away from Cancun in the state of Quintana Roo, Isla Mujeres is surrounded by the beautiful turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Being a natural paradise and offering many different natural attractions, Isla Mujeres has become the perfect site to practice ecotourism in its unique Natural Parks.

Isla Mujeres is visited every year by thousands of tourists coming from all over the world to admire the exceptional marine life and to dive or snorkel in the amazing Mesoamerican Reef, the second longest reef in the world. Snorkeling and scuba diving are two of the main touristic activities on the island. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, the surrounding waters of Isla Mujeres offer all the possibilities for you to practice. From tranquil shallow areas to incredible deep ones, the Isla Mujeres’ underwater life is an intense experience that you cannot miss.

If you are a nature devotee, Isla Mujeres is the perfect vacation destination for you. It offers several natural parks and Eco touristic tours that you will love.  One of the most magic attractions on the island is the tour to El Farito (The Little Lighthouse). Located 1.5 kilometers away from the island on La Carbonera Islet, El Farito on Isla Mujeres is considered a National Aquatic Park. It stands on a breathtaking reef and offers an amazing view. The turquoise waters that surround El Farito are the home of all types of colorful marine life, an array of fish types and stunning coral formations. That’s why El Farito has turned into one of the sites selected by many tourists to snorkel or to practice amateur scuba diving.

As you explore the transparent waters, you will come across the Virgin of El Farito. This Virgin was originally submerged in the year 1966 to protect the sailors and the fishermen in the area. The image was donated by the underwater explorer Pablo Bush Romero and honors the “Virgen del Carmen”. The Catholic priest John Mc Carthy blessed the image as it was being submerged in the beautiful waters. There used to be an annual boat procession to the Virgin of El Farito in which fishermen offered her flowers and coins, and made all kinds of promises expecting to get good health and a good productive year.  The Virgin was stolen and replaced in 1994 when a new procession accompanied its submersion. This time, it was the priest José Eduardo Perez Hernandez who was in charge of its blessing.

Most snorkeling tours include a visit to El Farito. The Little Lighthouse has the advantage that being so close to the shores of Isla Mujeres, it can still be visited when there is bad weather and other snorkeling sites are closed.

If you are planning a tranquil vacation, surrounded by the invigorating power of Nature; if you really want to experience a different type of vacation; if you want to touch heaven, then visit Isla Mujeres and get deep into the water. Leave a coin to the Virgen del Carmen in El Farito as you swim among the most colorful fish and coral formations. Enjoy El Farito on Isla Mujeres and expect a miracle afterwards.

Cheap Hotels in Merida

If you love History and Culture and want to enjoy a vacation where the historic traditions combine with the comfort of modernity, then you should visit Merida. Also called “The White City” for the white color of its colonial buildings and for the extreme cleanness of its streets, Merida is the capital city of Yucatan and the gateway to the main archeological sites in Mexico. Famous for its delicious cuisine which combines flavors and spices from the rest of Mexico, the Old World and Asia, Merida is a picturesque city, where people are friendly, malls and shops have everything to purchase and the surroundings offer amazing experiences like swimming in the cenotes or visiting the near beaches at Progreso, Chiburna, or Chelem.

Walk along the Paseo Montejo, Merida’s Main Avenue and let the view of the beautiful colonial buildings like the Grand Cathedral, the Casa de Montejo or the Peon Contreras Theater take you away to the past. Take tours to the surrounding archeological sites and know the Mayan Pyramids of Uxmal and Chichen Itza.

Cheap hotels in Merida are varied as regards category and rates. If you need are looking for cheap accommodation in Merida a good option is to visit cancu.com. There, you will always find the best deals for all kinds of hotels: from luxury Haciendas to moderate boutique hotels, which offer comfortable rooms, basic amenities and an excellent and friendly service which will make of your stay a home like experience. Some of the best options are:

Three-star Hotel Aragón is a picturesque building located in Merida’s Historic Center, lose to the main historic attractions, the best restaurants and the shopping area. The guestrooms are comfortable and spacious, equipped with air conditioning and cable TV. The continental breakfast is included in your program. Booking your stay on cancun.com you will get a great deal. Pay only US$32 per night taxes and fees included.

Four-star Hotel Nacional Mérida is a charming hotel located at the Historic Center. It offers 63 spacious and comfortable guestrooms decorated in a colonial style equipped with air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, coffee and tea maker, hairdryer, magnifying mirror, shower/tub, smoke detectors, telephone, wake-up calls and wireless internet. During the hot summer days, you can either take a dip in the outdoor pool or relax by the pool on the lounge beds that surround it. Cancun.com offers a not-to-miss deal! Pay only US$39 per night taxes and fees included. Every third night is free! (Applies for stays between August 10^th and December 19^th 2012)

Four-star María del Carmen Hotel is located in the Historic Center and features 88 guestrooms decorated in a minimalist modern style. All rooms feature air conditioning, bathroom amenities, cable/satellite TV, flat panel TV, coffee and tea maker, hairdryer, purifying water system, shower and safe deposit box. The outside pool offers a comfortable ambience to unwind and relax. Booking in cancun.com you will get a 17% discount and pay only US$40 per night taxes and fees included! (valid for stays between October3rd and December 19^th 2012 and for stays from Monday to Saturday)

Stays at Merida are cheap and comfortable, convenient and friendly. Make your reservation in cancun.com and prepare your luggage. History, culture, relaxation and fun are waiting for you in Merida.

Casa San Angel Only Adults Merida

If you are planning a romantic getaway with your beloved, a fun vacation with your friends or a relaxing trip on your own in Merida, cancun.com has an incredible offer for you. Enjoy the highest comfort, first-class service and excellent amenities at four-star Only Adults Casa San Angel.  This colonial hotel is located at Merida’s Historic Center, on the famous main avenue Paseo de Montejo. Close to all the main attractions and featuring 15 colorful rooms furnished with several original antiquities, Casa San Angel is the perfect place to rest and unwind during a relaxing and comfortable stay.

The historic 19^th Century building where the hotel stands was once the home of Graciano Ricalde, the well-known Mexican scientist and mathematician. The hotel’s familiar atmosphere, its comfortable and spacious guestrooms and its excellent service will ensure you an unforgettable stay. Walk the halls and admire the beauty of its antiquities and pictures.

The hotel’s rooms are spacious and comfortable. All of them feature air conditioning, ceiling fan, free wireless internet service, bathroom amenities, flat panel TV, cable TV, hairdryer, safe deposit box, iron and ironing board and purified water system. Rooms are comfortable and inviting. You can enjoy reading the daily news on your cozy bed or swaying on your private handmade hammock.  If you want to experience an even more luxury accommodation, relax in your private Jacuzzi at a Jacuzzi Suite.

Due to its strategic location, Casa San Angel is the perfect base for those who want to be close to… everything! Take a one-kilometer walk along the picturesque streets of Merida and visit the Anthropology Museum, Daniel Araya Theater, the Governor’s Palace and the main square. Walk a little bit more and arrive at the Monumento a la Bandera. If you feel like shopping, you can visit the Gran Plaza Shopping Mall which is located only 7km away from the hotel.

 After a day walk you may feel like taking a dip in the beautiful hotel’s swimming pool, relaxing on your hammock or pampering yourself with a soothing massage.

If you are a fine cuisine fan, then you will love dining at the hotel’s restaurant, Tala Bistro where you will be able to taste the most exquisite Mexican and international dishes, and delicious Mexican and Arabian desserts. On Saturdays, Tala Bistro remains open until 12am waiting for its guests to return from the famous Noche Mexicana, a cultural event which takes place weekly on the main avenue.

By booking your stay on cancun.com you will get these amazing promotions:

·         Stay at a Standard Room enjoying a 50% discount per night for double occupancy and pay only US$147 taxes and fees included (valid for stays from August 16^th 2011 to December 20^th 2013).

·         Stay at the Jacuzzi Suite enjoying a 50% discount per night for double occupancy and pay only US$170 taxes and fees included (valid for stays from August 16^th 2011 to December 20^th 2013).

Did you ever imagine that it was possible to enjoy such comfort for so little money? Merida is a city full of history and culture and so is Casa San Angel. Make your reservation and live within a cultural building! 

Best Western Maya Yucatan in Merida

Merida, also called “The white City” for the cleanness of its streets and the predominant white color on its many colonial buildings, is the perfect place to book your stay if you are planning a vacation where history and culture are the focus. Actually, Merida is the gateway to such archeological sites as Chichen Itza and Uxmal, and is itself full of interesting historical buildings that attract the attention of local and international tourists.

If you are looking for cheap and at the same time excellent accommodation in Merida, cancun.com has the answer for you. Best Western Maya Yucatan is a three-and-a-half star hotel located in the heart of Merida, close to all the main attractions in the city. Its strategic location makes it the perfect starting point for a walking tour of the city and for a tour to the Mayan Ruins nearby. Some of the city attractions are the Historical Museum, Merida Theater, Olimpo Art Gallery, Plaza Grande, Centenario Zoo and the city’s main avenue called Paseo Montejo. If you want to travel a short distance to the beaches nearby you can rent a car at the hotel and enjoy visiting the beach or the amazing cenotes. The archeological site of Uxmal is only 80 km away from Merida and Chichen Itza is 120km away.

Best Western Maya Yucatan is a colonial building featuring 78 comfortable rooms decorated in a traditional Mexican style. Thirty eight of them are non-smoking and all of them are spacious and offer excellent amenities and services to make you feel like at home. Guestrooms are equipped with air conditioning, shower, bathroom amenities, cable / satellite TV, flat panel TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, safe deposit box, purifying water system, free wireless internet, telephone and smoke detectors. Enjoy a coffee while admiring the lights of the city from your private balcony or watch a movie from the comfort of your bed with a delicious tea in your hand. Also, 24 hour room service is available at a minimum extra charge.

At Best Western Maya Yucatan facilities and services are unbeatable. The hotel features a parking lot for your car or rental car.  After a tiring tour day, you will be able to relax by the pool or take a relaxing dip in it before enjoying an exquisite meal at the hotel’s restaurant or a cocktail at the bar.

Chichen Itza Restaurant is open all day long (from 7am to 10pm) and offers delicious a la carte breakfast, spicy Mexican traditional dishes international cuisine for lunch and for dinner.  

If you travel with your family and you want to enjoy the Noche Mexicana with your couple, you can ask for a professional babysitter who will take excellent care of your kids while you stay away. The service is inexpensive and truly safe. 

Quickly! Book your room on cancun.com and seize this incredible opportunity!  US$46 per night taxes and fees included. Every third night free! This offer is valid for stays between August 13^th and October 31^st 2012. Make your reservation and enjoy culture in Merida!

Villas and Condos in Cancun

Cancun is an ideal place to enjoy from the sun and the beach, it offers a wide array of opportunities to go shopping, to enjoy of the nightlife and lo live a gourmet experience. Cancun is also the point of departure to explore the reefs, the jungles and lots of archaeological sites of the old Mayan culture. If you are in the search for some days of tranquility and harmony to enjoy the sun and the sand, transparent water, romantic Caribbean nights, top-quality hotels, restaurants and nightlife, come to Cancun to spend the best holidays of your life! We have selected many villas and condos in Cancun to write this article. From that large selection we will introduce you to two option, one for a villa and one for a condo, so that you can have a panorama of the services and characteristics that these places offer in Cancun.

The BeachScape Kin Ha Villas and Suites has the largest suites in Cancun, and this means lovely and very comfortable single, double and triple bedrooms suites with kitchens, and everything within a full-service resort. The resort is located on one of the best beaches of the city, in a strategic position near the places for shopping, dining and for spending the most fun night ever. It is also near a famous golf course. This resort is family-friendly, but it is also ideal for couples and for business trips. As for the accommodation, BeachScape Kin Ha Villas and Suites has 150 rooms with air-conditioning, single, double and triple suites with kitchens with all the necesarry equipment, dining room, living room, direct dial phone, cable tv, patio or terrace, safety deposit boxes and many other amenities. Among the suites, you can choose the three bedroom suite which features one king size bed, a queen sofa bed and four double beds, a living room and dining room, kitchenette, terrace or patio, full kitchen plus a stove, refrigerator, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee pot, silverware, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. The two-bedroom suite has the same services and amenities, except for the beds, it has two double beds instead of four. The same happens with the One bedroom suite, it does not have any double beds though it offers the same services and amenities. The standard room has two double beds, a terrace or a patio, telephone, safety deposit box, satellite color Tv and hairdryer. As for the services in the resort, they offer you an outdoor swimming pool with another swimming pool for kids, free parking for the guests, currency exchange services, a small meeting room, 24 hour front desk service, wedding services, handicap room -upon request-, complimentary wifi access on the lobby, restaurants, pool, beach and rooms, a fitness room, a convenience store, bilingual staff, tour assistance, porter, security guard, massages and doctor on call.

The Cancun Plaza Condos has private owned condos built in a Mexican style with vibrant colors. The 240 condos are unique and ideal for the people who want a lively atmosphere and a smiling staff. As for the accommodation, all the condos offer the same top quality amenities and services, such as a amazing ocean view, two double beds, air-conditioning, satellite Tv, telephone, bathroom and kitchinette and balconies -the last two characteristics are present in some of the condos-. If you rent a condo with kitchinette, you will be provided with all the facilities to cook your own meals. For those who need an studio, there will be provided. You will also a maid service. As this is a family-friendly resort, you can ask for communicating condos. Remember that as an additional service, you can ask for laundry services. This is just a great complex which also offers many more services such as a swimming pool with lounges and another swimming pool for the kids, and here is the best, you can swim and at the same time look at the Caribbean ocean. There is a bar, a coffee-snack and a Deli-store which will provide you with all the basic things. The check-in time is 3 pm and the check-out time is 12 pm. The condos are located 15 minutes away from the airport and 8 minutes away from the commercial center and the conventions center. It is important for you to know that it is also situated 87 miles away from the ruins of Chichén Itzá, which are a place you have to go, as it is one of the most representatives of the Mayan culture. You can take a taxi from the airport, which is quite cheap.

Well, we really hope this information be useful for you. Cancun is just a great place for going on holidays and if you complement that beauty and greatness with a place to stay that is at the same level, then for sure, you will never want to come back!

Bárbara Auferil

Paquetes turisticos a Madrid

En el año 2006 Madrid fue la ciudad española más visitada por turistas de todo el mundo. Capital nacional, es sede de los departamentos gubernamentales, universidades y un amplio circuito artístico. Sus orígenes datan del periodo pre-romano, lo que le otorga un extenso legado histórico y cultural que se hace evidente en sus construcciones y en las personalidades que emergieron aquí. El mayor centro urbano de España, es un destino que no puede dejar de visitar mientras dure su estadía en el continente europeo.

Una excelente opción par visitar esta magnífica ciudad es por medio de los paquetes turísticos a Madrid. Una conveniente combinación de pasajes aéreos y hospedaje para que cada viajero arme a medida de sus necesidades y preferencias este viaje inolvidable. Se contratan vía internet y ofrece el enorme beneficio de poder elegir su aerolínea preferida, el horario más conveniente de su vuelo embarcando directamente en su ciudad de origen y escoger el hotel que resulte más cómodo para su estadía. Además contará con importantes beneficios en las tarifas logrando mayor provecho de su viaje. Una manera fácil y cómoda para planificar su viaje respaldado por las empresas más prestigiosas del mundo. Podrá elegir la categoría de su asiento y del servicio abordo, de la misma manera que encontrará una amplia variedad de hoteles con las mejores ubicaciones dentro de la ciudad para que nada le falte en su viaje. Los impuestos y tasas aeroportuarias se encuentran incluidos en el monto final y podrá realizar el check in en el sitio web de se empresa aérea simplificando aún más las gestiones en el aeropuerto.

Apenas arribe a esta majestuosa ciudad, podrá contratar el servicio de transfer desde el aeropuerto hasta el hotel en el mismo sitio web y con anticipación. Todo esta preparado para que disfrute de la planificación de sus vacaciones y para que cada momento sea inolvidable. Todo podrá ser contratado por medio de su tarjeta de crédito internacional facilitando aún más la contratación de los servicios.

Una vez que tenga listas sus reservaciones, solo le resta informarse sobre las numerosas actividades que puede desarrollar dentro de Madrid. Visite los museos y monumentos que dan testimonio en tiempo presente de los distintos acontecimientos que sucedieron aquí y que tuvieron repercusión en la historia del país y de occidente. El Museo Reina Sofía y Museo del Prado son los dos establecimientos más importantes del arte contemporáneo y de otras épocas en la ciudad, visitarlos será  un verdadero recorrido directo a lo más selecto de las expresiones pictóricas, un imperdible de la capital española. También es recomendable una visita al Museo Arqueológico Nacional en donde la colección permanente exhibe importantes hallazgos que data desde la prehistoria hasta nuestros días.

Es imposible aburrirse en esta ciudad de vida intensa y grandes entretenimientos. Suele ser utilizada también como punto de partida para recorrer otros parajes hermosos de este país. Disfrute de los encantos madrileños y de su vasta cultura, recibiendo  siempre las mejores atenciones para que cada momento sea un tesoro en sí mismo.

Elisa. 

Hotel The Lodge at Chichen Itza

Sumergirse en la selva tropical, descubrir los más imponentes sitos arqueológicos que datan de la civilización maya y disfrutar de las numerosas actividades en la naturaleza, son las claves para aventurarse en Chichen Itzá. Una de las 7 nuevas maravillas del mundo, un destino de vacaciones elegido por miles de turistas de todo el mundo. Llegar hasta aquí es  toda una aventura que desafía todas las ideas que pueden tejerse para el periodo de descanso, sin dudas una experiencia emocionante, llena de magia y encanto.

Chichen Itzá se ubica dentro de la famosa Riviera Maya, en la Península de Yucatán. Las ciudades más próximas son Cancún y Mérida, a unos 200 y 130 kilómetros respectivamente, ambas tienen aeropuerto, por lo que llegar hasta aquí no será un inconveniente. Algunos turistas simplemente pasan el día en la zona arqueológica y luego continúan su camino hacia los otros tesoros que se alojan en el caribe mexicano. Sin embargo muchos optan por disfrutar de una apacible estadía en los complejos de alojamiento que se prepararon aquí.  Estancias y hoteles, brindan distintos servicios acorde a la propuesta que elaboran.  Pero el más novedoso es el Hotel The Lodge at Chichen Itzá, un complejo que se incorpora al entorno natural de una manera armónica y que recibe a sus huéspedes con una propuesta de convivencia en el ambiente selvático.  Se ubica en el casco histórico, junto a las ruinas,  y en sus proximidades se encuentran los sitios de interés, por lo que podrá acceder mediante una suave caminata a los sitios más sorprendentes.  Cuenta con su propio ingreso a la zona arqueológica, lo que permite que sus huéspedes ingresen más de una vez al parque para sorprenderse con el legado de los mayas.

Sus espacios cuentan con una delicada decoración que combina los más refinados criterios arquitectónicos de la época colonial de México y los géneros naturales de la zona.  Cuenta con 39 habitaciones distribuidas en 13 edificios, lo que aporta una máxima privacidad.  Son bungalós construidos con el método de los antiguos mayas: hojas de palma, madera y piedra. Todos los cuartos se encuentran equipados con aire acondicionado, balcón, hidromasaje y televisión satelital. Podrá disfrutar de un refrescante baño en las piscinas descubiertas o relajarse en el área de spa, en donde lo recibirán excelentes profesionales para una sesión de masajes o tratamientos faciales y corporales.  El jardín del hotel es uno de los espacios favoritos de sus huéspedes, ya que invita a dar un paseo entre la prolija vegetación que rodea el entorno con calidez, allí no sólo habitan exóticas plantas y crecen coloridas flores, también se encontrará con hermosas mariposas, pavos reales y otras especies que alegran la vista.

Una propuesta descontracturada para que disfrute de su estadía en un lugar mágico. Un quiebre absoluto con la rutina y los espacios urbanos. Vivir en contacto con la naturaleza es revitalizante y proporciona nuevas energías. Encontrará todo lo necesario para su estadía, sabiendo que el descanso y la relajación reinarán en todo momento.

Elisa