 Mexico's
Five Best Romantic Honeymoon Resorts
Hip boutique hotel, beach
resort or 16th century mansion - Mexico really does have
it all - everything you might want for your once in a
lifetime experience.
A few select choices are
offered below.
Los
Cabos' Best Honeymoon Resort
 Popular with the Hollywood crowd and considered The "Jewel Of Baja"
- and located at what was once the
tropical hideaway for the likes of Hemingway and Harlow,
the serenely private and sensually elegant One&Only Palmilla features expansive ocean-facing accommodation,
each with veranda, sunbeds, and indulgent amenities.
Internationally acclaimed as the quintessential
embodiment of elegance, every need is attended to with
gracious hospitality, and the distinctive artistry of
Mexico is discovered at every turn, from wrought iron as
delicately patterned as lace to massive wooden doors
weathered with age for authentic beauty.
A
verdant oasis on the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where
azure waters greet the mountainous desert and the
Pacific Ocean merges with the Sea of Cortez.
Here, the
gracious style of Old Mexico - with its red-tiled roofs,
whitewashed walls, and idyllic setting of exquisite
fountains - is quietly nestled amidst swaying palms,
bird of paradise and other tropical bloom.
 Mazatlan's
Best Honeymoon Hotel:
Casa
Lucila
Luxury, style, not your standard beachfront hotel . . .
The
Casa Lucila Hotel is located on the oceanfront in the
historic center of old Mazatlan. This property stands
near the historic district's art galleries, restaurants,
nightlife and boutique shops. A principal cultural and
tourist attraction, the Angela Peralta Theater is
located close to the hotel.
This
property was once one of Mazatlan's private mansions,
originally built by a German family in the early 1800s.
The current owner restored the building using old
photographs as a guide and employing local craftsmen to
duplicate the original facade.
Dining options include Le Sorelle restaurant. Fernando
jazz bar plays soft jazz selections and offers a variety
of Australian, American, Argentine and Chilean wines.
Wireless internet access is complimentary throughout the
hotel.
Piccolino spa incorporates Swedish, sports, shiatsu,
stone and lymphatic massage techniques. Treatment
methods include reflexology, aromatherapy and the use of
natural essential oils. A third-floor infinity pool
overlooks the Pacific Ocean's Mazatlan coast.
Casa
Lucila offers only eight guestrooms - with courtyard, pool or
Pacific Ocean views, some from the vantage of furnished
balconies. Modern design elements include neutral color
schemes complemented with dark-wood furnishings. Beds
are draped beneath fine Italian linens. Bathrooms
contain jetted tubs and/or walk-in, glass-door showers,
bathrobes, and Bulgari toiletries. Flat-screen plasma
televisions are provided in all accommodations. In-room
safes are provided. Rooms include coffeemakers.
Expert tip. The hotel site was once the location of
O'Brien's restaurant. The restaurant's guest list
included notables such as John Wayne, Robert Mitchum and
Ernest Hemingway. The restaurant closed in 1959, and the
building remained deserted until 2005 when it was
purchased and renovated by the current owners.
Acapulco's
Best Honeymoon Hotel
The
Fairmont Pierre Marques at Agoda
The
Fairmont Pierre Marques
- "J. Paul Getty's Beach Retreat" - Presidents and
celebrities have visited The Fairmont. Read on . .
.
Originally J. Paul Getty's beach retreat, The Fairmont
Pierre Marques is located in Acapulco, Mexico, on a 480-
acre estate in the exclusive Acapulco Diamante area.
Tucked between the Sierra Madre mountains and the
Pacific surf, this resort stands across the street from
The Pierre Marques Golf Course.
French-Asian fusion cuisine and more than 100 varieties
of tequilas are served at the elegant Tabachin
restaurant. John F. Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor and
Aristotle Onassis have dined within this restaurant's
sophisticated atmosphere. Bar Pierre is open daily, and
offers a sports venue, an intimate lounge section and
outdoor veranda seating.
 Three
beach-view outdoor pools, five lighted tennis courts, a
basketball court, a beach-volleyball court and a fitness
room provide on- site recreation. Complimentary shuttles
are offered to a partner property, the Acapulco
Princess, where amenities include a lavish spa and a
nightclub. Additional property amenities include a drug
store, tennis and golf shops, and a souvenir shop.
This
resort features 335 subtly luxurious accommodations with
garden, ocean or golf-course views. Rooms are located in
pristine white villas, tropical bungalows and low-rise
pavilions. Décor includes tropical hardwood furniture,
tiled floors, ceiling fans and colorful Mexican rugs.
Marble bathrooms feature oversized bathtubs.
Accommodations include in-room safes and cable
television, and offer high-speed Internet access. Select
villas include private plunge pools.
Cuernavaca's
Best Honeymoon Hotel
 The
Mision del Sol Resort and Spa is an exclusive spa
property located in Jiutepec Morelos, near Cuernavaca.
Nearby attractions include the Robert Brady museum, the
archaeological zone of Xochicalco, Borda Gardens and
three golf courses.
Tropical gardens and a peaceful lagoon provide the
resort's secluded environment known both for its
architectural and natural beauty. The on-site restaurant
and bar specializes in organic ingredients, serving
uniquely prepared white meat, vegetable and seafood
dishes only. The hotel chef is assisted by a team of
nutritionists who create cuisine tailored to meet the
needs of health-conscious clientele. Four function
rooms, terraces and gardens accommodate events.
Recreational amenities include two outdoor acclimatized
pools, a spa tub, sauna, jogging track, tennis courts,
table tennis, volleyball and basketball courts. Spa
professionals offer more than 50 massage, wrap and scrub
techniques. The resort also houses a monumental Temazcal
sweat bath. A fitness center contains a gymnasium and
offers aerobics, tai chi and yoga classes.
Guest
villas are designed with removable bed-installed magnet
systems that encourage energy flow. Accommodations are
constructed from local sun-dried brick, quarry stone and
wood, and feature minimalist décor. All materials are
natural, ecologically aligned and biodegradable. Feng
Shui principles are evident in the living rooms, dining
rooms, meditation areas and terraces. Villas boast two
full bathrooms. Select accommodations feature balconies.
Rooms do not contain telephones or televisions.
Expert tip. World-recognized personalities such as
Deepak Chopra, Geshe Lobsang and Rizong Rinpoche conduct
seminars and workshops at this leading-edge health
resort. The property also presents musical performances
and hosts painting, sculpture and photography exhibits.
Holistic health practitioners offer workshops, often at
no charge, during designated times throughout the year.
 Guadalajara's
Best Honeymoon Hotel
Quinta Real Guadalajara
at Agoda
The
Quinta Real Guadalajara courtyards are lush with
creepers covering the stonewalls, giving an impression
of maturity that defies the recent construction.
 In
the evening fairy lights twinkle in the trees.
Warm
colors and greenery predominate in the stylish hallways
and lounges. A 250 year old 'elephant leg tree' grows in
a jungle-like atrium and extravagant floral arrangements
are casually placed on coffee tables. The restaurant is
located in the lobby and surrounded by beautiful gardens
and architecture.
Guests can take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or
relax in the Jacuzzi. Golf is located nearby. For the
business minded traveler, the Quinta real offers a
business center and meeting halls.
Each
of the spacious rooms features a balcony, fireplace,
hair dryer, refrigerators, telephone and a television.
Non-smoking rooms are available.
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