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Campeche continued Poolside at Hacienda Puerta Campeche. Campeche, different hues of yellows and oranges bring out the beauty of restored 17th century houses with tile ﬂoors and there’s a chapel not too far away for Catholic ceremonies. There are also non-denominational chapels for Mayan or other types of ceremonies at Hacienda San Jose and Hacienda Uayamon. Room rates start at $250 per night. The Haciendas can customize a wedding bash for up to 2,000 guests, with onsite coordinators and planners at the ready. But there are also quite a number of specialized planners in the area long known for their expertise and success. Baku Events, for instance, can not only put together a formidable destination wedding, but has a small army of suppliers and vendors at hand to deliver even the most minute of details throughout the Yucatan. They can also help coordinate engagement receptions, wedding ring deliveries and bachelor parties. Museum in the San Carlos Bulwark, where visitors learn more about how the different forts protected the city. The Santiago Bulwark has a lovely botanical garden and the Bulwark of Our Lady of Solitude is home to the Mayan Stelae Museum, with ancient armaments and seafaring equipment. There’s also San Fernando’s Garrison, which has a unique musical fountain. Other “must-see” landmarks: the Carvajal Mansion, a 19th century manor with Moorish arches; the beautiful Casa 6, restored to recreate the home of a 19th century merchant and always busy with weekly activities; and the city’s famous cathedral and surrounding plaza. A great way to see much of the city is on a tranvia or tram, but clients will also want to walk the cobblestone streets of the city to enjoy its cafes and shops. Sightseeing: Just about a 2-hour drive from Merida, the enchant- Weather: Warmer during the summer but nice and cool during the winter months. ● ing walled city of Campeche was a major Mayan center later founded by the Spaniards in the mid-16th century. The city’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a shining example of Spanish military architecture. It is well known for its fortiﬁcations, which once protected the commercial port from pirate attacks and today hold many of the city’s most famous museums. Among these is the Campeche Regional Museum in the San Miguel Fort, with artifacts from colonial and pre-Hispanic days, and the City Contact Information Baku Events: bakuevents.com The Haciendas: (800) 325-3589; thehaciendas.com Puerta Calakmul: puertacalakmul.com.mx M24 May 2011 recommend.com http://www.bakuevents.com http://www.thehaciendas.com http://puertacalakmul.com.mx http://www.recommend.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend May 2011

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk: Autograph Collection by Marriott
Tour Talk: Avanti Destinations
10 Amazing Golf Resorts
Dominican Republic Greens
Tee off, Barbados-Style
Teeing Up in Bermuda
Mexico Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Planner
A Quartet of Courses
Portugal & Spain Serve Up a Banquet of Great Golf
Touring the U.K. With Rail Europe
Uniworld's New "Super Ship" Antoinette
Savoring Exotic Asia
Coming Back to Egypt

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