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A cruise to Mexico is the best getaway ever! A rich Latin culture, dazzling architecture, spicy cuisine and spectacular beaches await the Royal Caribbean cruise passenger who sets sail for Mexico!

Cruisetours will allow visitors to get to know the Mexican cities of their choice before or after their cruise. There are countless onshore activities from strolls on the beaches to shopping sprees and visits to museums and ancient ruins. Mexico has it all!

Royal Caribbean International's fleet to Mexico includes the Radiance of the Seas and the Mariner of the Seas. Both of these luxury cruise ships offer all the best in onboard activities and entertainment to keep all passengers busy on their way to the Mexican Riviera. From over 8 lounges and cafes, to a spectacular Day spa and Fitness center, Royal Caribbean ships have more than enough to keep everyone busy... and happy, too.

Ports of Departure for Mexican cruises include Los Angeles and San Diego. Passengers can also choose to take tours in Acapulco, Ensenada, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas or other Mexican cities. These cruises to Mexico can last from 4 to 12 nights.

One of Mexico's most important vacation spots is definitely Acapulco. With its more than perfect beaches where people gather to watch the sunset, it has been the favorite getaway of many famous people for centuries. Even before the 1920's, when Hollywood stars began to hide out at the Hotel Flamingo, Acapulco was already well-known for the white-sand and wonderful surfing beaches.

When visiting Acapulco, passengers should make time to visit La Quebrada. This is where intrepid divers leap from a 130-foot high cliff and dive into the waters below. A truly breathtaking experience, it can also be seen from the roof of the Plaza Las Glorias Hotel. Another stop to make is the Las Brisas neighborhood, home to the rich and famous.

Acapulco has endless beaches and each one has a wide variety of activities for visitors. They can choose from parasailing to surfing to jet-skiing or simply sunbathing on the white sands while sipping on a Margarita drink. Still others can glide over the beach on air-glides for the more adventurous.

Passengers visiting Ensenada will find a warm Mexican welcome. The enticing mix of mountains, desert and ocean make Ensenada a very special town. Home to some of Mexico's finest wines, visitors can take an informative tour and watch the whole traditional process. Later, they can enjoy a glass of this excellent wine while dining to the music of lively Mexican mariachi bands.

Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's newest hotspots. Now lined with very impressive beach front resorts, the city has a vibrant nightlife as well as spectacular scenery. Visitors shouldn't miss the Dolphin Adventure Center, where people can get up close and personal with different dolphin species all year round. Puerto Vallarta is also the best place for souvenir shopping in Mexico since, as its name states, it is a port. Passengers should take advantage of buying leather goods and ceramics as well as traditional embroidered clothes.

The "millionaire's sandbox" is Cabo San Lucas' nickname as visitors can clearly see when they first look at the city's marvelous beaches. This small and unspoiled town is a seaside paradise for the perfect romantic getaway. Whether to go whale watching or simply enjoy bathing in the Pacific, Cabo San Lucas is a remarkable spot in the Baja Peninsula that Royal Caribbean passengers shouldn't miss. For adventure lovers, the famous Lovers Beach provides snorkeling and hiking up steep rocky cliffs to watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

 

Would you like to get in to the holiday spirit? Why not take the family on a little getaway to Greensboro North Carolina? The city has some wonderful Christmas events that your whole family will love.

Most of the activities and events will be taking place in Downtown Greensboro. In order to be close to the Christmas Events, it would be a smart idea to stay at a hotel near Greensboro Four Seasons Town Center.

The Marriott's Courtyard Greensboro is a Four Seasons hotel in Greensboro, NC. It is located right near the Greensboro Coliseum which hosts sporting events, concerts and other events such as Disney on Ice.

The Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Arts & Crafts Festival will also take place at the Greensboro Coliseum on November 27-29. This festival features original designs and work from more than 450 talented artists and craftspeople from all across America. If you want to shop for the holidays, there is something for every style, taste and budget.

Other upcoming Christmas Events in Greensboro:

Christmas with Elvis The Barn Dinner Theatre 120 Stage Coach Trail Nov 20-Dec 5. 2009 Elvis artist Stephen Freeman electrifies audiences with his special Christmas show in paying tribute to The King.

Festival of Lights Friday Dec 4 6:00 - 9:00 PM Corner of Elm Street and Friendly The Festival of Lights is a free community event. It starts off the Holiday Season with a Community Sing-a-long and Tree Lighting at Center City Park There is a musical Stroll along Elm Street that features over 20 local bands and performing groups. A Winter Wonderland is set up in Hamburger Square Park. The festival also includes Children's Arts & Crafts, Marshmallow Roast, Visit with Santa, Caroling.

Greensboro Jaycees Holiday Parade Saturday, December 5, 2009 Noon to 2 PM

It can be a tough choice whether to go somewhere you know you have been to before and loved or try somewhere new and exciting. Quite often the cost will factor into where we will go but to get the best value for money there is a certain type of holiday that can be incredible value for money and allow you to see a lot when on holiday, this holiday type is the cruise holiday.

Cruise holidays have been around many years and have many benefits over holidays taken at one location. The obvious benefit is that you can see much more of the world in one vacation and with many cruise holidays including multiple stop offs at ports you'll be able to visit much more towns and countries whilst on holiday. With late cruise deals still available as well you can still find your dream cruise.

Cruise ships have often been compared to entire holiday resorts with many of them having cinemas, shopping centres and multiple swimming pools all on board. By getting a cruise you can book a cabin and many people may be unaware of the space and facilities in cruise ship cabins.

There are now family friendly cruise ships that can house your whole family, cruise ships used to be the domain of only couples and older crowds but with childcare facilities on board and plenty of children's activities and sources of entertainment it means not only are children going to be entertained but they also the parents are able to relax in peace for a few hours. If you are looking for a good deal then there are many P&O cruise offers available.

The kind of locations you can take cruises are varied with destinations such as the Caribbean and Mediterranean Sea being firm favorites but there are also cruise liners that go to Alaska, Northern Europe and other colder climates for a cruise holiday with a difference. Obviously the weather means you'll need to pack some warmer clothing but the views and scenery can be truly breath taking and totally worth the trip.

Cruise ship holidays are not as expensive as you may have thought but when you consider how much value you get for your money the cost becomes incredible value for money, considering you are paying for a hotel, resort and multiple places to visit it is easy to see why cruise ships holidays are not just popular for small crowds but have become a worthwhile choice for everyone.

 

Imagine getting to your room unpacking all of your things and then enjoying several destinations without all of the hassle of packing and unpacking your suitcases.

One of the most accommodating vacation packages available is a cruise vacation package. Cruising takes vacationing to a new level. Not only is each port of call an exciting adventure in itself but the getting there is an experience and an adventure too.

Cruise packages usually include the roundtrip airfare to the departure city. Many times the package will also include a hotel room for the night prior to departure so you can go out and enjoy the sights before you even board the ship the next day.

Cruise ships offer some of the best cuisine from some of the top chefs in the business. You can dine in the dining room or eat buffet style all at no additional charge. Because the ship sails into international waters cruise ships are able to open up their onboard casinos. Onboard activities, multiple swimming pools are sure to keep you busy and entertained while sailing to your ports of call.

For those that like to maintain their fitness while on vacation most cruise ships have running tracks so you don't have to give up your morning jog. Some have driving ranges for the golf enthusiast, climbing walls and even surfing machines. There is never a dull moment on board a cruise ship. Even with all of this activity if all you want to do is lay back and relax you can do that too. Grab a lounge chair, your favorite book and lay out on deck. Soon a waiter will be there to ask what they can get you to drink.

Excursions are offered for each port of call or you can go out and explore on your own. Whatever you choose to do you will have one of the most memorable vacations ever.