Classic Vacations - Mexico & Costa Rica 2008 - (Page 21)

Mérida Area Mérida, known as the White City, glistens with the limestone of its Spanish colonial architecture. Capital of the state of Yucatán, it’s the perfect point of departure for exploring surrounding haciendas, Mayan ruins, and colonial towns. You’ll want to save a day or two to savor its renowned antique shops and take a tour of the historic district in a horse-drawn carriage. Each evening offers you regional delicacies at the many restaurants along the Paseo de Montejo, a boulevard fashioned after the Champs-d’Elysées in Paris. All hacienda properties offer a travelers’ guide of the surroundings. THE HACIENDA SAN JOSÉ CHOLUL Boutique indulgence, hacienda-style • This 18th-century hacienda, formerly a sisal plantation, offers a peaceful setting in the heart of the jungle an hour east of Mérida. • 15 spacious guestrooms are arranged around the main courtyard and offer private terraces. Four “Maya” casitas offer absolute privacy and intimacy. • The restaurant terrace overlooks the courtyard, and romantic private meals can be arranged anywhere throughout the grounds. Published Rates: From $299 to $509/Night* T H E H A C I E N D A S A N TA R O S A Stylish hacienda with Yucatán flair • Tall arches and cobblestones lead into this 18th-century hacienda surrounded by tropical rain forest less than an hour from Mérida. • Each of the hotel’s 11 custom-decorated guestrooms has 18 ft. ceilings highlighted by an indoor hammock and a patio with garden views. • The distinctive restaurant serves flavorful local and international cuisine both indoors and on the outdoor terraces. Published Rates: From $299 to $509/Night* THE HACIENDA TEMOZÓN Colonial opulence in the heart of the Mayan world • Half an hour south of Mérida, this delightful 17th-century hacienda preserves the gracious architecture of the original colonial estate. • Hand-embroidered linens, heavy wooden furniture, and patterned tile floors create one-of-a-kind guestrooms with 18 ft. ceilings. • The hacienda’s focal point is a long swimming pool accented by stone columns and surrounded by palm trees and tropical foliage. Published Rates: From $299 to $509/Night* CLASSIC VACATIONS 21

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Classic Vacations - Mexico & Costa Rica 2008 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION The Classic Difference Unforgettable Luxury Travel Create Your Own Classic Style Classic Flower Ratings Begin Your Classic Experience HOTELS & RESORTS YUCATÁN PENINSULA Campeche City Cancún Cancún – Riviera Cancún Chetumal Cozumel Isla Mujeres Mérida Area Riviera Maya SEA OF CORTÉS La Paz Loreto Los Cabos Mazatlán Punta Chivato PACIFIC COAST Acapulco Huatulco Ixtapa Manzanillo & Costa Alegre Nuevo Vallarta Puerto Vallarta Punta Mita Zihuatanejo CENTRAL MEXICO WORLD HERITAGE SITES Cuernavaca (near Xochicalco) Guadalajara Guanajuato Mexico City Morelia Oaxaca Puebla Querétaro San Miguel de Allende (near Guanajuato) Zacatecas COSTA RICA UNESCO World Heritage Alliance Classic Villas in Enchanting Mexico Classic Tours & Activities in Mexico Traveling with Classic Mexico Travel Smart Plan Program Terms & Conditions

Classic Vacations - Mexico & Costa Rica 2008

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