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Adventure Travel Turns Plush With High-Style Hummer Trekking In Mexico's Baja DesertEdited by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady
The five-night Adventure on Land H2 Hummer expedition includes three desert treks where guests do the driving in a guided caravan tour. Long a celebrity hang-out and beach hot-spot, the region's more guarded treasures include fossil-lined canyons, natural springs, waterfalls and impressive snorkeling. Guided by Baja Outback, a tour company, each desert trek spans from four to seven hours where an eco-guide educates travelers on Baja's flora, fauna, culture and history through speakers linking all vehicles. Each morning, guests leave the comforts of an Ocean-front Junior Suite or Private Pool Casita with Italian Frette linens and Bulgari amenities for an adventure in Baja's rugged terrain. The 6-day / 5-night Adventure on Land starts at $2,700 per person including tax and service charge, depending on the season. For reservations, call toll-free 1-877-238-9399 or visit www.marquisloscabos.com.
The 237-suite Marquis Los Cabos Resort is a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World and the only member of Leading Spas of the World in Los Cabos. The beachfront property is located in the "Cabo Real” section of Los Cabos, 18 miles from the airport and only six miles from San Jose del Cabo. Marquis Los Cabos has also been named as a 2006 Gold List Resort by Condé Nast Traveler and Canto del Mar, its gourmet restaurant, has been honored with the Five Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. MORE ABOUT MEXICO BEST MAP Hammond International GUIDEBOOKS FROMMERS MEXICO 2006 MEXICO: HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAVEL GUIDE INSIGHT GUIDES MEXICO A TRAVEL GUIDE TO THE JEWISH CARIBBEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN LET’S GO MEXICO Lonely Planet Mexico EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDES MEXICO FOLK WISDOM OF MEXICO TRAVELERS TALES GUIDES MEXICAN DAYS MOON HANDBOOKS PACIFIC MEXICO Michelin Tourist Guide to Mexico, Guatemala and Belize EAT SMART IN MEXICO LIVE BETTER SOUTH OF THE BORDER ON MEXICAN TIME BEST COOKING SCHOOL Best way to get there Aero Mexico BEST SOUVENIRS OF MEXICO legal drugs. I always get Retin-A for myself and friends. I know people who also buy antibiotics and other prescription drugs that are available over-the-counter in Mexico Damiana. A sweet liquor believed to be an aphrodisiac. I think it works because it is so yummy you drink too much. And the bottle could be a collector’s item, it is shaped like a voluptuous nude woman Mexican sea salt. Easily available in supermarkets. A wonderful gifts for gourmet foodie friends. Other food gifts include mountain grown coffee, Mexican vanilla, and sweets made of tamarindo and coconut. MOST REQUESTED THINGS TO BRING BACK FOR FRIENDS RETINA- if you are old enough to need it, you know what it is and will appreciate that it costs about 90% less if you buy it in Mexico. If you have lots of friends who want it, it may be worth a trip to Walmart. But call ahead and tell them you want to order some, the day I was there they only had 3 tubes in stock. I had had four disappointed friends. Kahlua Mezcal with a worm MY FAVORITE MEXICAN DRINK Dirty banana (recipe compliments of Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa)
Combine all ingredients and blend with ice Serve in tall glass garnished with a banana slice TO GET A TASTE OF MEXICO AT HOME CULINARY MEXICO LA COMIDA DEL BARIO A YUCATAN KITCHEN SPEAK LIKE A NATIVE HIDE THIS SPANISH BOOK LISTEN TO THE SOUNDS OF MEXICO LATIN PLAYGROUNDS MEXICO MUSIC FROM THE COFFEE LANDS A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this Cd will be contributed to Coffee Kids, an International non-proift organization established to improve the quality of life for children and families who live in coffee-growing communities around the world. Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer who also owns www.carladynews.com You can read her stories on www.travellady.com, www.chocolateatlas.com, www.cocktailatlas.com and www.teaAtlas.com | |||||||||||||
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Adventure travelers can discover the natural beauty of Baja 
The complete Adventure on Land includes luxury accommodations in a Junior Suite or Private Pool Casita with ocean front view, outdoor patio for dining, hydro-massage bathtub and separate shower room; three Hummer desert tours; two hours of