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If one is good, two is better! Book your first night at Morelia’s exquisite Villa Montaña and get the second night absolutely free—plus, you’ll receive a free welcome cocktail and fruit platter, just to thank you for your patronage.

Villa Montaña is one of Morelia’s finest establishments, a luxury boutique hotel filled with beautifully restored works of art lovingly commissioned by its aristocratic owner. The spa is outstanding, and if you’re in the mood for golf, there’s plenty of greens to go on at the renowned Tres Marías Club just outside of town.

Promotion valid through March 12, 2010. Book here for an unforgettable stay!

Mention the word “cactus” and most will think “Wile E. Coyote sprouting spines after a close encounter with a saguaro.” Ouch. In Mexico, however, the prickly pear cactus, or nopal, has long been held in high esteem for its medicinal and nutritional value (sans needles, of course). At Zihuatanejo’s La Casa Que Canta, they’ve transformed this emerald treasure into a fabulous spa treatment, the Nopal Wrap (we thought “Cactus Wrap” might sound a little painful.)

What’s so special about it? Well, for starters, it helps smooth the appearance of cellulite, it’s a fantastic detox treatment and oh, yes, it’s quite refreshing. The treatment begins with a full-body exfoliation using a natural bristle brush, both sides, top to bottom. Then you’re deliciously slathered with a marvelous concoction of pure nopal pad mixed with water and snugly wrapped up to let it work its magic. During the next 20 minutes, you’ll receive a reflexology massage that will make your feet sing, and another bit of delightful kneading to your head and neck to release any recalcitrant stress.

After the 20 minutes, you’ll shower and return to the table, where you’ll dissolve into sheer bliss as the therapist gives you a 40-minute lymphatic massage with a special lotion made of nopal and marine algae. When she’s finished, you’ll be given a restorative glass of nopal, grapefruit and pineapple juices sweetened with honey.

Wile E. Coyote? Not even close.

Every year, Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury travel guide from that very trusted name in travel publishing, Condé Nast Publications, picks from among a collection of over 300 gorgeous properties throughout the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific Islands for the winners of their Awards for Excellence. (Whew! That was a mouthful!) Whose opinion counts the most? Readers of the Guides, hotel guests and the Condé Nast Johansens inspection team. You know them: they’re the pickiest of the picky.

And this year, they’ve picked (drum roll please)… El Careyes Beach Resort as their Mexico and Central America Most Excellent Resort!

Help us celebrate this Most Excellent Resort’s inclusion in this most prestigious list and take 40% off their normal rack rates (minimum 3 nights).

Paradise along Mexico’s Costalegre doesn’t get any better than this!

Valid now through February 28, 2010.

Come experience the magic of Guanajuato and enjoy a 20% discount on regular room rates at the lovely Quinta Las Acacias.

**Cannot be combined with other promotions. Valid to January 31, 2010.**

Verana's Palapa

Where: Palapa

When: Saturday, 3:30 p.m.

What: Tired after my early morning trek through the jungle, I stretched out for a nap under my very own palapa, waking up to bright sunshine under an immaculate blue sky. Just what my doctor ordered, along with a side of cool ocean breeze. I think I’ll slip into something relaxing for my watsu treatment and banana and avocado facial—wouldn’t want to let any lingering stress from the corporate world sneak in on my perfect stay in paradise…

How much: $360 USD per night ++