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Last Updated: Sep 14th, 2008 - 22:35:57 |
If the New Year comedown of bills, cleaning and work is already draining your spirits, a farflung jaunt could be just what you need to inject a bit of colour into life.
They certainly don't come much brighter or more exciting than Mexico - a country that balances desert landscapes, vast uncrowded beaches and a charmingly crumbling colonial heritage with untamed nightlife and the glamour of a major world destination.
Mexico City is everything you'd expect from the third biggest metropolis in the world. Its bustling streets and cafes aren't for the faint-hearted and visitors will be whipped into an enjoyable frenzy by the pounding of Latin beats that throb through its arteries, restaurants and bars. For a more laidback entry to the town, a trip to one of the multiple world-renowned museums or a wander through the Spanish colonial palaces will prove equally stimulating and just as colourful.
Just south lies the charming town of Acapulco, recently voted an essential 2006 destination by the prestigious Frommer travel guide. It won't take visitors long to gauge why - a heritage soaked in the lore of pirates and spice trading, lush tropical foliage and deep warm lagoons make this seaside port a holidaymaker's paradise. Enduringly popular with the rich and famous, modern Acapulco also boasts numerous glittering resorts, private beaches and nightlife that literally revels on until dawn every day. Daredevils will be pleased to know that cliff-diving is a keen local pastime.
Of course, a trip to Mexico wouldn't be complete without a stay in Cancun. Crystal seas, balmy breezes and legendary beaches make Cancun a consistent favourite for families, although couples will be equally wooed by its hot Caribbean nights and gorgeous surrounding scenery. By day, all kinds of watersports, fishing and diving are on offer, while the city's bars and restaurants explode in a typically effusive post-siesta furore after dark.
Those of a more relaxed disposition are advised to drift towards the peaceful frontier area of Baja California, the warm cobbled streets of Puerto Vallarta or the famed archeological zone of Teotihuacan, which nestles in the mountains near the Valle de Mexico. These honeyed spots are the perfect antidote to the spicy bustle of Mexico's larger towns, and boast a huge number of intriguing ruins and museums that will keep serious travellers interested for weeks.
Mexican food is world famous for a very good reason, and as long as visitors steer away from more tourist-orientated menus they will be guaranteed a delicious taste of the country's rich culinary heritage. Home-made tortillas, frijoles, guacamole, enchiladas and so forth will get mouths watering even in the sweltering heat.
Flights run daily from the UK to Mexico City and Cancun. As a bonus once you've arrived, flights to the Caribbean and the rest of Latin America from Mexico tend to be fairly cheap, so if you fancy staving off real life for a bit longer and exploring further the option is always there.
Book now for an absolutely unforgettable experience!
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