| Being our next door neighbor, Mexico can | | | | 'must-see'attraction here is the La Bufadora |
| sometimesbe forgotten about when it comes to | | | | naturalblowhole, which spouts ocean water a full |
| choosing acruising vacation. After all, why go to | | | | 35ftinto the air! |
| Mexico whenthe tropical paradise of the Caribbean | | | | Further down the coast on the Mexican mainlandis |
| is right onour doorstep? If these are your very | | | | Mazatlan. Miles of beautiful golden sandslined with |
| thoughts,then why not take some time out to | | | | palm trees await at this port ofcall, aptly named |
| uncover thedelights that await you on a Mexico | | | | as the Pearl of the Pacific. |
| cruise. Whatyou discover will surprise and | | | | Fine restaurants, nightlife and shopping can |
| fascinate you...Iguarantee it! | | | | beenjoyed in Mazatlan, as well as a whole host |
| The majority of cruise lines operate Mexico | | | | ofwatersports and land-based sports activities. |
| cruiseround-trips from the ports of Los Angeles | | | | Puerto Vallarta is another popular port of callon a |
| and | | | | Mexico cruise, where more excellent beachesand |
| San Diego. The main points of interest | | | | fine restaurants await. From this port,shore |
| (cruise-wise) in Mexico are to be found down | | | | excursions up into the spectacularmountains |
| thewestern coastline. Mexican cruise | | | | behind the city can be taken. The cityof |
| destinationson the Gulf of Mexico side are catered | | | | Guadalajara and its fine Mexican heritagecan easily |
| for by | | | | be reached from Puerto Vallarta. |
| Caribbean-oriented cruise vacations departingfrom | | | | The furthest point that most cruise lines willsail to |
| Galveston, New Orleans and some ports in | | | | on a round-trip is the dream destinationof |
| Florida. | | | | Acapulco. Known as the 'Hollywood' of Mexico, |
| From the Californian ports a wide choice of | | | | Acapulco has everything from water parks |
| Mexicocruises are available through several | | | | andballoon rides over the city, to rock diving anda |
| differentcruise lines. These vary from a short | | | | complete raft of watersports activities. Thereare |
| 3-nightcruise that takes in one Mexican port of call | | | | excellent restaurants, great shoppingopportunities |
| - Ensenada - before heading back, to | | | | and a buzzing nightlife to enjoytoo. Be warned |
| 14-nightcruises down to Acapulco and back. | | | | though, once you've visited |
| Ensenada is in Baja California. It is less than | | | | Acapulco you may become addicted to the place! |
| 100kms from San Diego and is the third | | | | With all this to enjoy, and much more besides, |
| largestcity on the Baja Peninsula of Mexico. The | | | | Mexico really is a top cruise destination thatshould |
| cityis a tourist hotspot, attracting many | | | | be on everyone's travel itinerary. Justkick off |
| peoplefrom all over the world to its | | | | those work shoes and enjoy the goodlife! |
| shops,restaurants, beaches and wineries. One | | | | |