| Thinking of a vacation to Mexico but want to go | | | | along the shoreline of the Sea of Cortez, make |
| somewhere different off the beaten path? Here | | | | Cabo San Lucas an awesome beach vacation. If |
| are some ideas for destinations in Mexico that will | | | | you enjoy water sports, boating, marlin fishing, |
| take you beyond Cancun or Puerto Vallarta. | | | | horseback riding and golf, you will enjoy Cabo. |
| Isla Mujeres, located only eight miles across the | | | | Golf has become very popular in the area and |
| bay from Cancun, is a tiny island only five miles | | | | there are five championship golf courses already |
| long and about a half mile wide. Translated, Isla | | | | here and more on the way. |
| Mujeres means the "Island of Women". No, it is | | | | Cabo San Lucas is a perfect vacation spot for |
| not a hidden commune filled with females but it is | | | | those looking for something different. It can be |
| a charming and tranquil fishing village. It has shops, | | | | quiet and relaxing for a romantic getaway or it |
| restaurants and about a dozen or so small hotels | | | | can be a place where you will keep going till you |
| where you can rest your head. | | | | drop with the whole family. |
| With a downtown area consisting of only four or | | | | Another one of Mexico's jewels is Tulum. You will |
| five blocks, this makes Isla Mujeres everything | | | | find Tulum about an hours drive south of Playa |
| that the big tourist areas in Mexico are not. | | | | Del Carmen on the Mayan Coast. Tulum is best |
| Surrounded by white sand beaches on all sides, | | | | known for its Mayan ruins. Small but impressive, |
| snorkeling and scuba diving are popular in the | | | | the ruins are perched high on top of limestone |
| crystal clear turquoise waters. Kayaks, snorkeling | | | | cliffs that offer a breathtaking view below of the |
| gear, and other water toys can be rented on the | | | | sparkling Caribbean and a romantic coastline. |
| beach and fishing, sailing and even swimming with | | | | The little town of Tulum is slowly expanding and |
| dolphins is available here. Isla Mujeres has | | | | there are several very good local restaurants and |
| something for every one of all ages and is a | | | | a few on the beach in the smattering of hotels in |
| great place to explore the natural wonders of | | | | the area. Accommodations range from five star |
| Mexico. | | | | boutique hotels to rustic cabanas. |
| Another great Mexico vacation spot that is often | | | | Tulum offers the perfect mixture of tranquility, |
| overlooked is Cabo San Lucas. Its location at the | | | | relaxation and seclusion but still gives you the |
| southern tip of the Baja peninsula, gives it an ideal | | | | option of exciting nearby attractions. Day trips in |
| climate of about 78 degrees year round. Once a | | | | the area are always a good choice and the |
| tranquil fishing village, Cabo has evolved into a | | | | Eco-tourism experiences are limitless. |
| wonderful spot for vacationers but remains small | | | | It is a much slower paced vacation and a |
| and charming. Small however does not mean | | | | combination of 3-4 days in Playa Del Carmen and |
| boring, there are many things to do in Cabo. | | | | 2-3 days in Tulum is a great way to combine the |
| Deserted beaches, on both the Pacific coast and | | | | best of both worlds in these treasured spots. |