At MBH, we want you to indulge yourself in the difference between a “vacation” and an “experience.” Both let you get away from what you normally do everyday, but an “experience” stays with you long after you go back home. Mexico is brimming with marvelous events, amazing sights and unforgettable… experiences. Allow us to help you find them.
| CasaSandra — Isla Holbox — Yucatan Peninsula
Detailed — Rustic — Simple Elegance
Owned by Pablo Milanes´ muse and co-author, Sandra Perez, CasaSandra on Holbox Island is a reflection of her passion for the arts. A screenwriter, painter and full-time artist, Sandra has lined the walls with original works—hers and other Cuban artists—, personally designed the furnishings and named the rooms after inspirations: Ilusión (Illusion), Amanecer (Dawn), Sentido (Feeling) ... VIEW PACKAGES •  | A WHALE OF A SHARK SWIM!
| Package includes five days and four nights in oceanview accommodations • Roundtrip airport transfers • Two passes for an amazing day of swimming with Whale sharks in the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea • Two meals* per day (breakfast and lunch or dinner) for two at CasaSandra´s fine dining restaurant.
Package rate for two: $1880 USD + taxes.
Valid June to September, 2008.
* Beverages are not included |
| Hacienda de los Santos — Alamos — North/Baja
Luxurious — Detailed — Secluded
Relax in a beautifully restored 17th century hacienda in an atmosphere of casual elegance just two blocks from the main plaza, mercado and cathedral in the colonial gem of Alamos. Here you can walk along the cobblestone streets, drinking in the ambiance and enjoying the tranquil lifestyle. With four swimming pools, two putting greens, a theater, a Revolution-era cantina and a full-service spa, there is always something to do at the Hacienda de los Santos VIEW PACKAGES • | BEST FRIENDS´ GETAWAY!
| The Girls Fiesta package includes:
Hacienda Guest Room accommodations for two (room has two plush queen beds) • Traditional margaritas and tapas in the cantina upon arrival •
Six spa treatments in La Dulce Vida (three treatments per person) • One dinner for two prepared by chef René Duarte • Two $25 USD gift certificates to La Galleria boutique • Full breakfast daily • Round-trip transportation from Ciudad Obregon Airport • Tax and gratuities included.
Rates based on double occupancy.
Valid to May 31, 2008:
Package rate: $795 USD per person
Additional nights available at regular rates. |
| La Casona — Mexico City — Central
Central — Sophisticated — Detailed
Catalogued as an artistic monument by Mexico´s National Institute of Fine Arts, this is a special haven in one of the world´s most dynamic cities. Just a few blocks from Paseo de la Reforma, one of Mexico City´s most splendid avenues, this stately home with pink facades and period balconies evokes the architectural splendor of the early 20th century. VIEW PACKAGES | CULTURE CLUB!
| The charming La Casona hotel has designed a wonderfully flexible four-night package that allows you to choose your Mexico City experience. Package includes:
Accommodations for two in a luxury room • Daily continental breakfast for two • Guided bilingual tours (full- or half-days, your choice!)• One dinner per stay for two people at the hotel´s Piaf Restaurant • Round trip transportation airport-hotel-airport (optional)* • All taxes.
Package rate for two:
• 2 full-day tours or 4 half- day tours: $1285 USD.
• 1 full day tour and 2 half day tours: $1185 USD.
• 2 half day tours: $1035 USD.
* If transportation services are not required, the package rate can be adjusted minus $50 USD.
Tours include the famous Museum of Anthropology, the pyramids of Teotihuacán, the Museum of Modern Art, the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts), the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera museums and the Mexico City Zocalo, among others.
Valid to June 30, 2008. |
| La Quinta Luna — Cholula — Central
Simple Elegance — Detailed — Central
Ensconced in a beautiful 17th-century home, La Quinta Luna´s enviable location in Cholula, the American continent´s oldest city, allows you to discover a different world. Visit the colorful local market, myriad historical, religious and artistic sites, the second-highest volcano in Mexico and one of the largest pyramids in the world. An added delight: the hotel´s excellent cuisine. VIEW PACKAGES | A LOOK AT PRE-HISPANIC MEXICO
| Enjoy amazing visits to the principal ceremonial centers of the pre-Hispanic culture in Puebla and Tlaxcala.
Includes: 4 days and 3 nights´ accommodations • Welcome cocktail • 3 breakfasts • Your choice of three lectures given by specialists on Pre-Hispanic history of the high plateau, Pre-Hispanic art and Architecture • Guided visits with transportation.
Valid to August 31, 2008. | FOLLOW THE FRANCISCAN ROUTE
| Visit the original Franciscan temples founded in America: Huejotzingo, Calpan and San Gabriel.
Includes: 4 days and 3 nights´ accommodations • 3 breakfasts • Welcome cocktail • Your choice of three lectures given by specialists on Mexican colonial Art history, especially in Puebla, Civil and religious colonial architecture of Mexico City and Puebla and the Colonial history of Mexico • Guided visit to the main Franciscan convents in Puebla • Transportation for the visits.
Valid to August 31, 2008. |
| Las Alamandas — Costalegre — Pacific Central
Luxurious — Secluded — Spacious
This intimate haven to get away and be royally pampered offers among its specialties: secluded beach picnics, romantic river tours and soothing oceanfront massages. “Serene and private” best describes the experience, and the efficiently discreet staff dotes on their guests like no other. Discover why this paradise ranks first on Luxury Travel Magazine´s “A-List of Mexican Hideaways.” VIEW PACKAGES | TROPICAL ROMANCE AT ITS BEST
| Your package includes a complimentary 4th Night in an Ocean View Suite • ground Transportation to & from either Puerto Vallarta or Manzanillo Airport • welcome cocktails upon arrival, tropical fruit platter & beautiful bouquet of flowers freshly placed in your Suite • complimentary cocktails with cheese platter served cliffside at Punta de la Soledad • candlelight dinner for two on the beach • an evening of exotic Tequila tasting • a couples massage performed en Suite or under a shady Palapa beside the Ocean • daily continental breakfast in the Oasis or Palapa Beach Club Restaurants, or in the privacy and comfort of your own Suite.
Package price per couple starting at $3,100 USD. Additional nights also available.
* Price based on single or double occupancy
* Price does not include 17% tax and 15% service charge.
* Minimum stay of 3 nights required to receive 4th night complimentary
*Valid until October 31, certain blackout dates apply. |
| Mesón Sacristía de Capuchinas — Puebla — Central
Simple Elegance — Detailed — Central
400 years of history converge beautifully in this 16th-century residence. Unexpectedly avant-garde while respecting its historic roots, the décor includes touches of modernity mixing in with period traditions, creating both relaxing and exciting spaces. The hotel is located in historic downtown Puebla within walking distance of the zócalo, the antique markets, art galleries and the renowned 6th Avenue—a street dedicated entirely to regional candies. VIEW PACKAGES | TREAT YOURSELF TO TALAVERA
| The fine art of Talavera, the fine Spanish art of glazing fire-baked clay, was first introduced in Mexico at the end of the 16th century. Now you can learn to make your own—and take home a few masterpieces from local artists.
Package includes: Six nights´ accommodations for two in a Junior Suite in either Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía or Mesón Sacristía de Capuchinas • 15-hour workshop in the basic techniques of Talavera-making, including materials, held in the Talavera studios • Welcome cocktail • Talavera platter filled with regional sweets • Daily a la carte breakfast in the hotel • Lunch or dinner in the Meson Sacristía de la Compañía or La Tecla Gourmet Mexican Restaurant (alcoholic beverages not included) • Complimentary passes to two key museums in Puebla • One complimentary tour of the historic center, with visits to four key sites of interest • All taxes.
15-day advance booking required. Inquire about cancellation policies. Subject to limited availability and change without notice.
Valid to Dec. 31, 2008:
Package rate for two: $1,600 USD. |
| Meson Sacristia de la Compania — Puebla — Central
Rustic — Detailed — Central
Upon entering the courtyard of this beautifully preserved colonial building, you are instantly transported back to 19th-century Mexico. A unique hotel-antique gallery concept, the Mesón features guest rooms decorated with regional antiques for sale. Fantastic shopping aside, the hotel´s restaurant serves the finest traditional Pueblan cuisine imagineable. VIEW PACKAGES | COOKING, PUEBLA STYLE
| This fantastic cooking package has earned top reviews from major trade publications and continues to be one of the best programs in the country.
Package includes: Six nights´ accommodations for two in a Junior Suite in either Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía or Mesón Sacristía de Capuchinas • 15-hour course in basic Mexican cuisine in the kitchens of Mesón Sacristía de Capuchinas, which includes a recipe book in English or French, a visit to the traditional market “El Carmen”, ingredients and tastings • Welcome cocktail • Talavera platter of regional sweets • Daily a la carte breakfast in the hotel • Lunch or dinner in the Meson Sacristia de la Compañía or La Tecla gourmet Mexican Restaurant (alcoholic beverages not included) • Complimentary passes to two key museums in Puebla • One complimentary tour of the historic center, visiting four key sites of interest • All taxes.
15-day advance booking required. Inquire about cancellation policies. Subject to limited availability and change without notice.
Valid to Dec. 31, 2008:
Package rate for two: $1,500 USD |
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