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Cozumel,
Mexico is a fascinating blend of new hotels and old-world
Mexican charm.
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of Cozumel’s biggest natural attractions include
the Palancar coral reefs, the stunning waters of Chankanaab
Lagoon, the Mayan ruins of at San Gervasio.
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a broad sweep of golden sand cradles the bright blue
Pacific, modern luxury meets old-fashioned charm in
multi-faceted Ixtapa. Ixtapa is one of the newest resorts
in the country, with ultra-modern hotels and sophisticated
dining and entertainment.
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a more classic form of entertainment, Ixtaca also features
a nearby fishing village of Zihuatanejo, with its colouful
open-air market providing a glimpse of the Mexico of
yesteryear.
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This
part of the Caribbean is just slightly off the beaten
track. Away from North American malls and highways,
you can laze on black or golden sand beaches, be entertained
by the wild and naughty green vervet monkeys, and poke
about in the shops of Basseterre.
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Special features of St. Kitts for active vacationers
include golfing in Frigate Bay, hiking in the rainforest,
the Mt. Liamuiga, a 4000-foot dormant volcano, or a
trip to Brimstone Hill, the 400-year-old dramatic fortress
which gave St. Kitts its nickname: the Gibraltar of
the West Indies. Also features a new casino at
the Marriott.
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Lucia features dramatic scenery, cosmopolitan hotels
and unique creole culture. Natural beauty, especially
in the form of the twin Piton Mountains, captures the
essence of St. Lucia.
u Special
features of St. Lucia include Soufrière's “drive-in
volcano,” complete with smoking mud, and nearby
botanical gardens.
