Virtuoso Insights - August/September 2008 - (Page 17) Main photo: Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Small photos, from top: Mérida’s Iglesia de Jesús; Mexican hammocks; and Playa Akumal. Photo ©Panoramic Images/GettyImages 3 WAYs TO GET ThERE bACkroADs bike to a cenote, or limestone sinkhole, and spelunk in one of Mexico’s largest cave systems. Wander amidst the ruins at ChichénItzá and cobbled streets of colonial Valladolid. Pedal through the unspoiled jungle paths of Cobá, then kayak and snorkel along a secluded bay. This active, six-day, Yucatán Multisport adventure from Backroads includes stays at two charming haciendas and an intimate oceanfront hotel; most meals; and much more. Departs December 23, 2008. From $3,898 per person. HACIeNDA temozóN Return to the romance of 19th-century Mexico at the hacienda temozón, located in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula. The impressive original residence, which dates from 1665, has been lovingly restored, while the grounds include spacious gardens, a 150-foot-long swimming pool, and the original 17th-century church. Virtuoso guests receive a room upgrade upon arrival, if available; welcome drink and special gift; fruit basket in room upon arrival; breakfast daily; and early check-in and late checkout, if available. From $244 per room, per night. regeNt seVeN seAs CruIses Venture along the Yucatán Channel on your Western Caribbean holiday voyage with regent seven seas cruises. You certainly will have plenty of reasons to celebrate traveling 11 days roundtrip Fort Lauderdale aboard the all-suite Seven Seas Navigator. Discover an unsurpassed level of service and luxury that includes all shipboard gratuities, complimentary wine with dinner, and so much more as you explore the sun-wrapped shores of Grand Cayman, Cozumel, belize, santo Tomás for Tikal, Costa Maya, and Key West. Departs December 18, 2008. For upto-the-minute pricing, contact your Virtuoso travel advisor. Virtuoso insights 17
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