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Treasures of Mexico 2010
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15 days
From £2025
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This is a Classic Journey
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Treasures of Mexico
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Mexico City (3 nights), Oaxaca (3 nights), Chiapa de Corzo (1 night), San Cristobal de las Casas (1 night), Palenque (2 nights), Campeche (1 night), Merida (1 night) and Cancun (1 night)
Beginning in Mexico’s historic and vibrant capital, this journey encompasses a rich gamut of natural, cultural and historic treasures. After a chance to explore the famous Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at Teotihucan and visit the weavers of the Teotitlan del Valle, you then travel...
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The Mayan World 2010
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15 days
From £3610
Group Departures
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This is a Classic Journey
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The Mayan World
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San Salvador (3 nights), Joya de Ceren, San Andres, Copan (2 nights), Quirigua, Rio Dulce (1 night), Tikal (2 nights), Palenque (2 nights), Uxmal (1 night) and Chichen Itza (2 nights)
A chance to explore the fascinating remains of the Maya, this incredible journey begins in El Salvador, where you have an opportunity to visit the ruins at Joya de Ceren, before continuing by road onto Honduras and the UNESCO setting of Copan. Crossing into Guatemala you then visit...
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English Heritage - Classic Mexico 2010
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16 days
From £1930
Group Departures
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This is a Classic Journey
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English Heritage - Classic Mexico
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Mexico City (3 nights), Oaxaca (3 nights), Chiapa de Corzo (1 night), San Cristobal de las Casas (1 night), Palenque (2 nights), Campeche (1 night), Merida (1 night) and Playa del Carmen (2 nights)
Beginning in Mexico’s historic and vibrant capital, this journey encompasses a rich gamut of natural, cultural and historic treasures. After a chance to explore the famous Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at Teotihucan and visit the weavers of the Teotitlan del Valle, you then travel...
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A Taste of Mexico 2010
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9 days
From £2695
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This is a Tailor Made Journey
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A Taste of Mexico
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Mexico City (3 nights) and Merida (4 nights)
Our gastronomic tour of Mexico combines some of the country’s most enticing cuisines with a number of its famous pre-Columbian sites. You can dine at the famous Café Tacuba in Mexico City and enjoy Xtabentún liquor and live music at the CorazÓn de Mérida, take part in a traditional...
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BAJA CALIFORNIA CRUISE
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Places to see and things to do
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BAJA CALIFORNIA CRUISE
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During January and February, Cruise
West operate 7 night sailings aboard
their elegant Spirit of Yorktown in the Sea
of Cortes. At this time of year, hundreds
of grey whales arrive, in addition to the
presence of dolphins and other whales.
The Sea of Cortes has 900 islands,...
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COPPER CANYON RAILWAY
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COPPER CANYON RAILWAY
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Connecting the Pacific Ocean with Mexico’s central deserts and the city of
Chihuahua, the legendary Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway is one of the world’s most
remarkable train journeys. Covering a distance of nearly 650 kilometres this incredible
feat of engineering took some 90...
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LOS CABOS
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LOS CABOS
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Lying at the southern end of the Baha
Peninsula, Los Cabos is a 32 kilometre
stretch of elegant hotels, championship
golf courses and sumptuous natural
beauty. Sandwiched between the
historic town of San Jose del Cabo and
Cabo San Lucas, where the famous
rock arch of El Arco...
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MEXICO’S COLONIAL CITIES
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MEXICO’S COLONIAL CITIES
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Hernan Cortes and his conquistadores overran the mighty Aztec civilization in the early
16th century. For the next 300 years Mexico was ruled by the Spanish and the colonial
legacy is evident throughout the land. Many itineraries to Mexico are concentrated
to the east of the capital,...
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WHALES AND WILDLIFE
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WHALES AND WILDLIFE
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The Baja Peninsula and the Sea
of Cortes is home to a staggering
abundance of marine life, with a third
of the planet’s whale and dolphin
species, some 900 species of fish and
an array of sea birds and marine
mammals that defies the imagination.
Clear, turquoise waters abound...
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CASA DE SIERRA NEVADA
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CASA DE SIERRA NEVADA
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This luxurious boutique hotel, an
Orient-Express property, with 33
rooms and suites is spread amongst
nine colonial mansions dating from
between the 16th and 18th centuries
in the heart of this pretty town. Each
room has its own individual decor
and is richly decorated in...
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CASA LUCIA MERIDA
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CASA LUCIA MERIDA
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This small deluxe boutique hotel is located in the historic centre
of Merida and consists of 2 neighbouring private homes built
towards the end of the 19th century, sensitively restored and
modernised. Special attention was taken in preserving the French
Art-Deco style of the...
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CASA VIEJA MEXICO CITY
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CASA VIEJA MEXICO CITY
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In the Polanco district can be found Casa
Vieja, one of Mexico City’s most unique hotels,
and one of its best kept secrets. This luxurious
country-style mansion contains ten sumptuous
suites, decorated in rich, bold colours, with
historic artworks and handmade furniture.
Jacuzzi...
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CEIBA DEL MAR SPA RESORT MAYAN RIVIERA
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CEIBA DEL MAR SPA RESORT MAYAN RIVIERA
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This 126-room resort, located between Cancun and Playa del
Carmen, has 3 outdoor swimming pools and 3 open air
restaurants – Xtabay, for daily breakfast and a la carte dinner,
Arrecifes for Mexican specialities (lunch and dinner), and
Taxche,which offers delicious seafood dishes.All...
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CHAN-KAH PALENQUE
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CHAN-KAH PALENQUE
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Palenque is for many people the most impressive of all the
Mayan ceremonial sites, and the Chan-Kah Resort Village is
located close to the entrance to the ruins. The resort is set in
50 acres of tropical jungle and gardens which attract
hundreds of birds. The lagoon-type swimming...
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HACIENDA SAN JOSE YUCATAN
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HACIENDA SAN JOSE YUCATAN
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Hacienda San Jose is located in a tranquil spot between
Merida and the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. The 11 rooms
and suites are in the restored buildings; the old coach house
has been turned into two bedrooms, the former machine
room into three, the Main House into three, and...
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HACIENDA TEMOZON YUCATAN
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HACIENDA TEMOZON YUCATAN
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Hacienda Temozón is located in the heart of the Mayan
countryside close to the ruins of Uxmal and Kabah. Originally built
for a wealthy sisal merchant in the early 19th century, it has been
beautifully restored. Much of the original decor has been preserved,
from the intricately...
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MAROMA RIVIERA MAYA
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MAROMA RIVIERA MAYA
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Maroma is a luxurious hideaway
overlooking the white sands
and turquoise Caribbean sea with 65
rooms and suites. One of the many
special features of Maroma is its Kinan
Spa which has a rooftop yoga
pavilion, open air massage palapas
and an adjacent spa menu. Spa
packages...
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PARAISO DE LA BONITA
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PARAISO DE LA BONITA
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The awards won by this excellent hotel speak for themselves –
“Best Hotel in Mexico and the Caribbean” by the Leading Hotels
of the World;“One of the 50 Hot Hotels in the World’ by Conde
Nast Traveller’ are just two of the many. The resort is one of the
most exclusive in Mexico...
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THE CAMINO REAL OAXACA
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THE CAMINO REAL OAXACA
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Nestled in the heart of this beautiful colonial
city, the 91 room Camino Real Oaxaca is
situated in the former Convent of Santa
Catalina, which was built in the 16th century.
This historic gem is dotted with 400 year old
frescoes, ancient archways, secluded
courtyards and flower-filled...
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THE CAMINO REAL ZAASHILA RESORT HUATULCO
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THE CAMINO REAL ZAASHILA RESORT HUATULCO
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A short flight away from Oaxaca by light aircraft
lies the Camino Real Zaashila Resort. The resort
enjoys a superb private location on Tangolunda
Bay - with the beach just beyond the 500 ft freeform
swimming pool,where you will also find the
garden area and the poolside restaurant...
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THE W MEXICO CITY
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THE W MEXICO CITY
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Located in the up-and-coming Polanco
district, this contemporary luxury hotel is the W
group’s first in Latin America, and mingles
modern design with a commitment to
comfort. The 327 rooms are spacious with a
walk-in shower room complete with its own
hanging hammock! Beds have...
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