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VACATION ENHANCING TOURS Make the most of your vacation, and book your tours before your trip. Everything is pre-arranged, so all you have to do is enjoy! Sightseeing in Manzanillo: Feel the cool breeze and experience the timeless beauty of the beaches from the highest point of the peninsula overlooking the twin bays, the elite residential areas, tourist developments and the harbor in the Mexican Pacific. It's time for bargaining at the handicraft flea market at Miramar Beach. Visit the "Big Fish" symbol of this city and shop in downtown Manzanillo. Tropical Tour: Drive to the small fishing village of Melaque, and then continue on to Barra de Navidad for a boat ride through the lagoon. Afterwards, enjoy some beach time or go shopping. Deep Sea Fishing: A veteran crew will escort you in the fishing capital of Mexico. The tour includes transportation, boat and gear, plus beer and soft drinks while on board. Eco Tour: Turtles, iguanas, manglares: drive south to the local countryside to Cuyutlan. By the beach, visit the ecological turtle camp that helps to preserve endangered species. Learn about the iguanas and sea turtles that come every season to the coastline. Release baby turtles to start living at sea (only in season). Board small boats and cruise through the mangroves of Cuyutlan Lagoon, searching for wildlife in their natural habitat. Horseback Riding: Ride a horse on the beach, around a lagoon and up a mountain to see beautiful fauna and perhaps the friendly crocodile, Panchito. Afterwards, you'll visit a small town and enjoy a cool drink. MANZANILLO 200D In the tranquil blue waters of Manzanillo Bay, you can almost forget that there's a world outside. This idyllic tropical paradise on Mexico's Golden Riviera is the ideal antidote to real life, leaving all those who step on to the shimmering golden beaches in a state of pure bliss. Lose yourself in the thrill of endless water sports including kayaking, waterskiing and sailing. Fish in the largest deep seaport on Mexico's Pacific Coast. Take in the spectacular views from horseback. Or simply worship the sun's golden rays as you relax on the soft sand shore. 1 ALL-INCLUSIVE Santiago Bay Boquita Beach LA 3 AUDIENCIA Las Hadas Beach L A S BRISA S Escondida Beach Santiago Peninsula San Pedrito Beach Museum of Archeaology Manzanillo Bay Cuyutlán Lagoon Juluapan Peninsula 0 mile 1 200 0 km 1 PACIFIC OCEAN 2 BARCELÓ KARMINA PALACE DELUXE o o o o H From its brilliant tropical gardens, to the spectacular views of the slate blue Pacific waters, the scenery offers an exquisite color palate sure to awaken your senses. Take advantage of this resort as an unforgettable location for a seaside destination wedding or use one of the eight flexible meeting spaces that make this resort the ideal host for destination meetings and staying connected while vacationing. AAA Four Diamond. See ad on page 81. GRAND BAY HOTEL, ISLA NAVIDAD o o o o H Here the discerning traveler encounters world class luxury and service in a dramatic resort setting amid 1,200 acres on an exclusive peninsula between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy the comfort and luxury of 158 superior rooms and 41 suites, three restaurants, three bars, three pools, a magnificent 27-hole golf course, spa and marina. AAA Four Diamond. 2 LAS HADAS GOLF RESORT & MARINA o o o o Located on a private beach, Las Hadas Golf Resort & Marina is a unique Moorish-style hotel. Located 25 minutes from the airport and downtown, with 234 oceanview rooms and suites, four restaurants and four bars, club area, 18-hole golf course, 10 tennis courts, two swimming pools and a swim-up bar. AAA Four Diamond. 3 ALL-INCLUSIVE AVAILABLE 4 ALL-INCLUSIVE Manzanillo Santiago Beach 4 MIRAMAR 200 200 1 The unhurried pleasures of this peaceful resort continue as you explore the charming villages of San Patricio Melaque and Barre de Navidad, situated on a picturesque sandbar, seeming to rise magically from the very sea itself. Manzanillo has charms to enjoy 24 hours a day. Revel in one of the many luxurious resorts, savor fresh seafood prepared in traditional Mexican style and give yourself over to the nightlife that tops off every perfect day. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. 54 COMERCIAL CENTER OL A S ALTA S TESORO RESORT MANZANILLO o o o H Tesoro Manzanillo is a lively resort on Mexico's west coast, with 331 guest rooms and junior suites overlooking the secluded bay of La Audiencia. Whether enjoying the activities in or out of the water on the private beach, watching the family at the children's waterpark, or dining at one of the five restaurants and bars onsite, there is something for everyone.

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