You’ve obviously never stayed at the Cabo San Lucas resorts like Esperanza or Las Ventanas—places so fancy that the views have views—or the five-star digs in Punta Mita…

There’s a reason why celebrities are skipping St. Barts or Lake Como, and it only partially has to do with proximity…

Though distance does have something to do with it. Yes, a two-hour flight—versus, say, six, including a stopover in Miami—is appealing to even stars who can afford private jets…

But even more valuable than convenience is privacy, and these days, Mexico has plenty of it.

“A lot of these celebrities travel with their own protection, their own bodyguards,” Horne says. “And often the hotel is nice enough to grace them with extra security, all behind the scenes.”

Lastly, stars are looking at pretty deep discounts at the five-star resorts.

“A $20,000 presidential suite is now between $5,000 and $8,000 a night,” Horne says. “It’s a huge savings.”

And even stars tend to love a good discount. ” (via  eonline.com) by LESLIE GORNSTEIN

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This time we brought our children and grandchildren.
As much as we loved it as adults – the kids loved it even more.

With 8 pools, a wave pool, a lazy river, water slides, boat rides, train rides, kiddie pools, kayaks, kids club, dipping pool on terrace (1 and 2 bedrooms), and a beach they spent most of the day in water.

We took advantage of the 11 restaurants on the 3-hotel campus of Grand Mayan, Mayan Palace and The Sea Garden Resorts. We also bought a meal plan coupon booklet for some of our meals that saved a lot of money.

We ate dinner 3 of the 7 nights off grounds one night at Guido’s Nuevo Vallarta in walking distance from the resort.

Another night we took a taxi to the Puerto Vallarta Marina for dinner at our favorite Portobello Restaurant.

We also went to Adriatico Restaurant for a wonderful meal in the small town of Bucerias just north of Nuevo Vallarta.

You can book the Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta. Mexico online at American Express Travel, Expedia, Orbitz, Wyndham Hotels or The Registry Collection®. The  rooms are studio, 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom. Non stop flights to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) from many cities including Continental Airlines from New York-Newark.

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MAZATLÁN As resort towns go, Mazatlán is one of Mexico’s prettiest, with an assortment of 19th-century neoclassical, republican, and French baroque buildings in pastel colors. The best place for wandering is Old Mazatlán, particularly the tree-lined streets around Plazuela Machado, where guitarists and singers roam from one sidewalk café to the next.

IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO The twin cities of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are separated by just three miles, but despite that proximity, they don’t have a lot in common. Zihuatanejo, which dates back to precolonial times, is a relaxed fishing town set on an enclosed bay with not a single high-rise hotel.

ACAPULCO Acapulco got its glamorous start in the 1950s and ’60s, when celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, and Judy Garland turned the exclusive hotels on the rugged cliffs over the bay into their playground.

PUERTO VALLARTA Puerto Vallarta’s art scene doesn’t yet rival that of San Miguel de Allende, but it’s well on its way: Painters, sculptors, and other artisans have moved to the Pacific-coast resort town in recent years, drawn by the natural beauty of the mountainous coast and the well-preserved colonial architecture in Old Vallarta.

LOS CABOS Wedged between granite peaks and the water on the tip of Baja California, Los Cabos has one of Mexico’s most dramatic settings. But a less-than-thrilling 20-mile-long tourist corridor connects the towns of San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, making it all the more appealing to choose a town and stick with it.

CANCÚN Cancún may never shake its reputation as a rowdy college-party destination, but outside of spring-break season, the city is a surprisingly subdued place. The peninsula is where most of the major resorts are located, so if you’re looking for character, it’s best to head downtown on the mainland.

COZUMEL Surrounded by vibrantly colored coral reefs, the island of Cozumel, 11 miles off the Yucatán coast, has been attracting divers since Jacques Cousteau popularized it in the 1960s. The most central place to be situated for day trips around the island is the town of San Miguel, which has a number of reasonably priced guesthouses.” ( via www.cnn.com/2008/TRAVEL) by By Zora O’Neill and Jane Onstott/Budget Travel

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Dallas                                   Cancun                $449.99

Denver                                  Puerto  Vallarta    $399.99

Detroit                                  Cancun                $449.99

Kansas City                           Cancun                $549.99

Milwaukee                             Cancun                $529.99

Minneapolis                           Puerto  Vallarta   $699.99

St. Louis                                Puerto  Vallarta    $599.99

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All breakfasts

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4 meals in Five Star Diamond Award restaurants
All breakfasts

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San Sebastian del Oeste tour
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Imagine a resort with many interconnecting pools, a lazy river, boat rides, beach, wave pool, beds by the pool, train rides, kayaks, 18-hole par 71 golf course , spa, up to date gym, kids club , etc.

We just spent a week at Grand Mayan Resort in Nuevo Vallarta Mexico (10 min ride  from Puerto Vallarta Airport). The grounds are spacious, uncrowded, and beautiful. The swimming pool area is surrounded by a long “Lazy River”, where you can float around, swim or walk. There are a number of restaurant and snack bars choices. Many kids were at the pools but because there are so many pools the adults had no trouble finding pools of their own with swim up bars.

You can book the Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta online at expedia, orbitz, Wyndham Hotels or The Registry Collection®. The  rooms are studio, 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom. If you or someone you know belongs to a timeshare exchange company like RCI, SFX or TPI you may be able to exchange into this fabulous resort.

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The Art of Mexico
• Air transportation and hotel transfer
• 5 days/4 nights in an exclusive hotel
• Art gallery and Huichol art tour
• San Sebastian del Oeste tour
• Hacienda Doña Engracia tour (a Tequila distillery with horseback riding and mountain biking)
• All breakfasts

Gourmet Vallarta
• Air transportation and hotel transfer
• 5 days/4 nights in an exclusive hotel
• 4 meals in Five Star Diamond Award restaurants
• All breakfasts

Endless Activity
• Air transportation and hotel transfer
• 5 days/4 nights in an all-inclusive hotel
• All meals and taxes included
• San Sebastian del Oeste tour
• Activities package includes canopy tour, Sierra Madre expedition, dune buggy outing, repelling