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Opposite page: Poolside at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort & Spa in Los Cabos. “Through our representative in Los Cabos, we are able to offer fishing expeditions and a wide array of day tours which complete the vacation experience and can by booked by travel agents for their clients,” says Hanratty. This is the right time to sign clients up for a whale-watching tour along the peninsula, as several species—including minke, blue and gray whales—venture to area waters from December through March. A 4-hour boat tour is priced at $59 per adult. More adventurous types can also book a canopy zipline excursion at the Costa Azul Canyon for $84 per adult. “In Los Cabos, Travel Impressions has developed a portfolio of hotels and resorts that target many niche markets. For luxury and elegance, Travel Impressions offers One&Only Palmilla and Las Ventanas as well as a selection of four- and five-star properties with great spas, access to golf courses and a range of watersports,” explains Hanratty. “Travel Impressions also features three-star all-inclusive resorts which provide great value for families, wedding groups and family reunions.” Family stays available through Travel Impressions includes Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa, which is joining the Pueblo Bonito brand’s Luxury Without Limitations all-inclusive program come Dec. MSG 212:Layout 1 10/10/11 9:22 AM Page 1 1. Already available at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort & Spa, the program includes daily a-la-carte or buffet breakfasts, themed nights, poolside lunches, a-la-carte dinner and room service. Sunset Beach guests can also take complimentary shuttles to nearby Pueblo Bonito resorts to enjoy their respective all-inclusive options. Contact Travel Impressions for rates. artsy in todos santos From Los Cabos, it’s a leisurely hour-long drive to Todos Santos. Tucked away between the Pacific Ocean and the Laguna mountain range, this town is much more tranquil and small than Los Cabos and is well known for its former sugar mills, galleries and talented artists, but it’s so much more than that. There are amazing surfing options nearby—tides are treacherous, though, so stick to swimming in hotel pools—and birders will get their fill with everything from roadrunners to owls on the prowl. These days, the hot stay in Todos Santos is Guaycura Boutique Hotel & Spa, whose historic structure has held a post office, a school, an art academy and a police station since its birth in the mid-19th ÍÍ ACAPULCO, MEXICO Dazzles with 365 Days of Sunshine Travel Guide Situated on one of the loveliest bays on the coast, backed by the evergreen vegetation of the Sierra foothills, Acapulco offers anything and everything to visitors, but this is not the place to seek a peaceful escape from it all. It is the Queen of Mexican beach resorts, the loudest and most famous in the country with non-stop energy, high-rise hotels, a glittering nightlife, white beaches and an enormous range of activities. The main attraction in Acapulco is the string of beaches that sweep around the bay, each offering a different atmosphere and ample opportunities for water sports, with calm waters, sun bathing and seafront dining of international quality. Along the glitzy vacation resort strip, you’ll find an array of shopping plazas, restaurants and beaches. A famous Acapulco institution since the 1930’s are the Quebrada cliff divers, who pitch themselves gracefully from a height of 148ft into the seemingly shallow water of a narrow chasm in the ocean below after praying at the small rock shrine for safety. Activities On holiday it is difficult to resist the lure of Acapulco's golden beaches, but there are numerous things to do away from the sea and sand. Active pursuits like bungy jumping, horseriding, mountain biking, golf on one of four great championship courses, or tennis are available. Local operators offer popular jungle tours, taking visitors into the Laguna de Tres Palos swamp to play at being Tarzan among the tropical vegetation. There are numerous other excursions on offer, from swimming with dolphins to snorkeling expeditions, and folklore shows to sunset cruises. For more information, contact your local branch or visit us online at www.gogowwv.com november 2011 67 http://www.gogowwv.com http://www.gogowwv.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend November 2011

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk: RockResorts
Tour Talk: International Expeditions
River Cruise Product Expands Even More for 2012
Hot (or Cool) Toronto is Staid No More
Timeless Boston
South Africa Always Steals the Limelight
BVI: Beauty on the Water
Private Islands Sizzle
Barcelona Will Leave You Beaming
Unspoiled Myanmar is Open for Business
The Lowdown on South America's Capital Highs
Riviera Nayarit in the Pink
The Three Faces of Baja Sur

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