| Where can we expect to get the most for our | | | | late afternoon on a daily basis. |
| money? | | | | Do you have any "hidden gems" of Mexico? |
| Ann Lile: All-inclusive resorts will give you the most | | | | Ann: My personal favorites are the colonial cities |
| for your money since most packages will include | | | | of Mexico. These cities offer a tremendous |
| all meals, drinks, and non-motorized activities | | | | amount of history, culture, architecture, a great |
| available at the resort. | | | | climate, and a taste of the real Mexico. Built back |
| The Colonial Cities of Mexico (including | | | | in the 1500's near the silver mines, these cities |
| Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Guadalajara, San | | | | offer many small, intimate properties for |
| Miguel de Allende, Zacatecas and Merida) are also | | | | vacationers of all kinds. |
| good value, giving the traveler a cultural/historical | | | | Highly recommended places to stay are the |
| experience similar to Europe, only at a much | | | | Quinta Real properties in Huatulco or |
| better price. | | | | Aguascalientes, which will give the traveler an |
| When is the best time of the year to go to | | | | intimate experience that combines the true flavor |
| Mexico? | | | | of Old Mexico with a historical feel. |
| Ann: The peak season for traveling to Mexico is | | | | Compared to Tahiti or Hawaii, what makes |
| December through April,while the low season is | | | | Mexico a special destination? |
| from May through November. | | | | Ann: In addition to having beautiful beaches and |
| The official hurricane season is June to October, | | | | various water activities to enjoy like Hawaii and |
| which affects primarily the Yucatan Peninsula and | | | | Tahiti, Mexico affords the traveler the opportunity |
| Southern Coast. If you're going to be | | | | to experience wonderful archaeological sites such |
| honeymooning during hurricane season, and can't | | | | as Teotihuacán, Monte Alban, and Palenque. In |
| take the chance of being visited by a hurricane on | | | | addition, travelers can explore the Mayan ruins of |
| your vacation, you might be wise to avoid these | | | | Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and Tulum. |
| regions of the country to be absolutely safe. | | | | Mexico is also home to many all-inclusive resorts, |
| Rainy season is May through mid-October. The | | | | which provide wonderful value for travelers. |
| rainy season is of little consequence in the | | | | Where do celebrities like to stay? |
| Northern region of the country while the Southern | | | | Ann: As expected, celebrities flock to resorts that |
| region typically receives tropical showers in the | | | | offer the ultimate in luxury, comfort, and privacy. |