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Food Travel Fiction Health Kids Bios Humor Mags Software Gifts Tech Business Other Your Ad Here Travel Notes Mailing List News Headlines World News Directory of newspapers and news sources from around the world. Hotel City Search : Mexico Travel Go2Mexico : Learn more about the Mexican culture before you go to Mexico. Mexico Desconocido : Discover more about Mexico with this excellent resource. Mexico Hotel Guide : Wherever you're going in Mexico, book online and save money on your hotel accommodation. Cancun Cancun is located south-west of Miami, west of Cuba and south-east of Mexico City. The International airport is close to the hotel zone -- along the beach -- and the downtown area, where you'll find the local markets and bus station; for exploring more of Mexico. The best restaurant in Cancun, for sea food and Yucatecan specialities, is Habichuela. 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Cozumel Escape to Cozumel : by Emma Beyn Just off the coast of Mexico's Riviera Maya lies the small island of Cozumel, a Caribbean gem of an island. Cozumel Bikes : Isla Bicycleta is the only bike rental business on the island of Cozumel offering high quality, nearly new bikes, including mountain bikes, comfort bikes, and road bikes. Acapulco Acapulco Destination Guide : If you love swimming, shopping and an exciting nightlife, then Acapulco could well be the ideal holiday destination for you. Acapulco Links : We moved the Acapulco links over to our Acapulco City Guide section. See you there! Los Cabos Cabo Good Times : Phil Koehn's multi-faceted guide to the good times in Los Cabos, Baja, Mexico. Some of the best restaurant values are found in the small town of San Jose del Cabo with world class chefs starting their own small restaurants: El Chilar, La Dolce Vita, Chiantis and Baan Thai. 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San Miguel de Allende As it's located in the mountainous region of central Mexico, visitors to San Miguel de Allende are advised to bring a good pair of comfortable walking shoes and even some warm clothing in the warmer months of March to May, as the night time temperatures can be chilly. The rainy season runs from June to October but don't let that put you off. The air is cooler when the rains come and the desert starts to flower. This magnificent city is a famous art and crafts colony, a shoppers delight, with treasures from all over Mexico. There is also a golf course, tennis courts and mineral baths nearby. Colonial San Miguel : Nothing can replace actually walking down the narrow cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende, but here's a little virtual tour to set the scene. Getting to San Miguel : San Miguel de Allende is about 4 hours by bus from Mexico City, although the nearest international airport is the Aeropuerto del Bajio (BJX) -- about 70 miles away and served by Aeromxico, Mexicana, Continental and American Airlines. Insiders Guide to San Miguel : Collection of essays and writings about life in San Miguel de Allende. Portal San Miguel : Dedicated to serving the needs and interests of tourists and residents of San Miguel de Allende. San Miguel Artists : Find artists, art schools, instructors and galleries or use the calendar to learn about upcoming shows and other community events in San Miguel. Where to Stay in San Miguel Casa de la Cuesta : Enjoy the warmth of traditional Mexican colonial architecture, comfortable and quiet bedroom suites each with access to outdoor living areas and patios, plus a uniquely personal environment created by Casa de la Cuesta's fine collection of Mexican folk art, crafts and antiques. Casa de las Limas : This elegant Spanish Colonial home, now converted into a bed and breakfast, was once part of the 17th century Palace owned by the Counts of the Canal family. Located in the historical centre, next door to San Miguel's Instituto Allende Art School. Casa de Liza : A 17th century colonial estate located in the historical centre of San Miguel de Allende; overlooking the ancient park-like grounds of El Chorro, the natural spring around which San Miguel was founded. Casa Diana : Casa Diana is located in a house designed by Pedro Friedeberg, the last of the Surrealist artists. Enjoy some of the best views of San Miguel de Allende's famous sunsets as well as an art gallery and a day spa. Casa Granada : This glorious Bed & Breakfast is a 300 year old Spanish colonial home that has been magnificently restored, using many wonderful Mexican antiques. 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