tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57228998540748273802024-02-02T14:17:50.931-08:00Cathy Matos saysCathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-82775252717684000852020-04-26T05:14:00.001-07:002020-04-30T02:00:50.666-07:00EASTER BLOG<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i>Hello from me to everyone from a sad empty London....</i></b><br />
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Even my Fabulous RAC club in Pall Mall close to the Palace is closed!!</div>
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Fortunately, Buckingham Palace is not closed. We are receiving regular messages from our dear Queen.</div>
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What would I do without all the messages and thoughts from friends in Mexico, Guatemala and Cuba...<br />
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<b><i>So let's begin with Guatemala...</i></b></div>
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When the Corona virus hit.... The first message we received was from Clark Tours. The best and in my opinion only Tour Operator in Guatemala.<br />
Were the first to send a get in touch with the softest most encouraging and thoughtful words. It was an inspiration of encouragement.<br />
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<a href="http://boletines.clarktours.com.gt/boletines/html/2020/RegardsCT.html">www.clarktours.com.gt</a><br />
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Our Wonderful Toby Brocklehurst came through with everything that is going on in his Cuba. I was very Grateful for this information.<br />
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<b><i>And now on to Mexico....</i></b></div>
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We have to begin with MERIDA .....TIANGUIS the travel fair of Mexico was of course postponed.<br />
Now to be held 19-22 September <a href="https://www.tianguisturistico.com/">www.tianguisturistico.com</a><br />
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Yes I heard from literally everyone in the City.</div>
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The greatest Lawyer in the World. My good friend Victor Rodriguez..<br />
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I hope to be Visiting in September when I will report back on these properties. The Sales Director Martin Morales is a very dear friend he headed my relationship with Casa Viejas.<br />
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What would I do without my wonderful Mauricio Chavez.. His Transfers are second to none, even to the door of the Aircraft. Not many agents can lay claim to this but I can!<br />
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We were lucky enough to stay here last year during a family trip. This is one of my special favourite hotels, an oasis of calm amidst this buzzing capital city. You actually awake to bird song. The grounds and gardens are so lovely. </div>
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<b>And guess what?? New find and new venture-</b></div>
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This is a brand new concept for me, these are B&B Properties , exquisite old Mansions of which there are many in Mexico city. The average tourist is unaware of the magical things to see in this Capital.</div>
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The magnificent homes and gardens of the wealthy sector. Some Baroque and some dating back to the early 19th Century.These properties actually rival those of Beverly Hills and certainly have more character and history.<br />
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Carlos Mackinley <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Secretary of Tourism <a href="http://www.turismo.cdmx.gob.mx/">www.turismo.cdmx.gob.mx</a></span><br />
Carlos has always done a magnificent job promoting and developing the state of Mexico.<br />
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We were booked to stay here, one of my favourite Hotels. I Have known this property and its owner for many years, Great location, great rates, great customer service (In fact one of the best) I look forward to returning in September.<br />
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My dearest friend Don Jorge Escalante, President, was fantastic with his updates and messages throughout the frustrating time of the cancellation of Tianguis. His support to me is incredible and i thank him from the bottom of my heart....</div>
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President, Founder, Owner of Mayaland</div>
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The exquisite Hotel Mayaland in Chichnitza.. A wonderful place to stay..Yes the actual site of Chichen is very commercialised but it's worth visiting just to stay at the hotel. </div>
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You have to believe me on this ... I should know. I began working with the Barbachano family over forty years ago!! </div>
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Merida and the Mayan Archaeological sites are "My home town" !!!</div>
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<b><i>Cozumel. (My Island) Hotel Playa Azul</i></b></div>
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We were due to visit also on our postponed trip My one and only place to stay.</div>
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Wonderful friend Martha.. Thank you for your message, see you soon when all this is over!!</div>
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The Famous Riviera Maya. Where some of the lovely Hotels are situated (My opinion)!!</div>
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This is my All inclusive along the coast. Of course one of the first people to contact us was Lupita Ayala, Regional Sales Manager- Europe<br />
Grand Velas - Casa Velas - Velas Vallarta - Mar del Cabo<br />
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So Exclusive you need in "normal" times a good length of booking time.<br />
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A very unspoilt different Coastline a Divers Dream. An exquisite little enclave, so special, so iconic for me as i remember it to be a wild and wonderful jungle Seafront retreat. Now the Beautiful Secrets Akumal, stands proudly with the wonderful Daniel Mellado at the helm. The picture's I have posted is of me thirty five years ago!!<br />
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<b><i>Amstar and Eugene </i></b><span style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Rybicki</i></b></span><br />
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Anyone who reads my blogs will know that Eugene is one of my dearest friends and supporters.....</div>
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We were heading there for Peters Birthday in September. Reyna is my oldest friend. I can't think of anywhere else I would rather be in Acapulco</div>
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Of course we cannot forget Las Brisas<br />
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Received a message from the famous Manuel Diaz Cebrian, Manuel does an excellent job in promoting this beautiful area of Mexico.</div>
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In times of crisis, Mexican people have proven that working together federal, state and municipal governments, private sector and citizens, are able to overcome any adversity. Therefore, I invite you to circulate this video among your contacts with the aim of encouraging the spirit and commitment of the Mexican tourism sector. This video is the first of several that will be released through the media as part of a campaign designed to show the strength of our great nation and maintain our leadership in tourism.</div>
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Miguel Torruco Marques</div>
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I personaly think it is a great gesture on his part. For me it was devastating that the annual Tourism Fair did not go ahead, but of course it was the correct decision.</div>
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My own journey to Mexico and the yucatan was cancelled only because of the non-conference. As of today's date there are still only 4 cases of the virus, and still none in Cancun.</div>
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SECRETS AKUMAL <a href="http://www.secretsresorts.com/en_us/resorts/mexico/akumal-riviera-maya.html">www.secretsresorts.com/en_us/resorts/mexico/akumal-riviera-maya</a></div>
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And GRAND VELAS RIVIERA MAYA <a href="https://www.grandvelas.com/resorts/grand-velas-riviera-maya">www.grandvelas.com/resorts/grand-velas-riviera-maya</a></div>
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I have been involved with travel throughout Mexico for many years, but this particular area is where it all began for me..... Cozumel my dream Island is very very special to me...THE PLAYA AZUL <a href="https://www.playa-azul.com/">www.playa-azul.com</a> Is where I always stay, this adorable small Hotel situated actually on the Sea Edge. The first property to be built by the legend that was the great DonNassim.....</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><u><b style="font-family: inherit;">This Blog spans Christmas to </b><b>Valentine's</b><b style="font-family: inherit;"> Day 2020</b></u></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i><u>9th November 2019</u></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On this day I underwent an Operation at Guy's Hospital <a href="http://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/">www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk</a></span><br />
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Under the hands of MR GIDWANI <b> <a href="https://www.samgidwani.com/">www.samgidwani.com</a></b><br />
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The operation was on the Carpel Tunnel in my right wrist<br />
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Attended Interline Christmas Lunch.<br />
This is a Terrific Organisation Made up of<b> </b>Airlines and Tourism related Members<b>.</b><br />
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My Guest was Lupita Ayala<br />
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Lupita very kindly made the extremely generous gesture of purchasing one of the Auction prizes,<br />
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I am scheduled to host a Luncheon for Mayair along with other Mexican Suppliers / Hosts during June. Look out for the Date.<br />
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F.A.A. Christmas Lunch <a href="https://www.foreignairlines.co.uk/">www.foreignairlines.co.uk</a><br />
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Paul Edworthy Turkey <a href="https://www.dartmoorpoultrycompany.co.uk/">www.dartmoorpoultrycompany.co.uk/</a><br />
Devon Produce at it's best!<br />
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Tavistock Inn<br />
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Met with Rafe Stone, an absolute amazingly knowledgeable Travel Guru..... I have been working with this company for so many years....<br />
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A True Family Concern, totally interested in the care and dedication to their Client. They plan exquisite itineraries, covering every detail.<br />
<a href="https://www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk/">www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk</a><br />
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Lupita Ayala joined us, we were able to have a "Brain Storming" afternoon... Rafe told me some things I did not Know, imagine me with my adored Mexico all these years learning new things, new archaeological Zones, new properties...Lupita gave us so much information on her product GRAND VELAS<br />
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<b><i><u>Grand Velas</u></i></b><br />
<b><i><u><a href="https://www.grandvelas.com/">www.grandvelas.com</a></u></i></b><br />
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This Company has Hotels at various locations within Mexico. They are all an incredible standard of luxury "Beyond five star"<br />
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<b><i><u>News from Mexico City</u></i></b><br />
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We are very excited to announce that we will be working with Encuentro<br />
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This is a Super ground operator whom i have known for many years. I have complete and utter trust in this company.<br />
More on this to follow.<br />
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<b><i><u>Tianguis Merida 2020</u></i></b><br />
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Tianguis for Readers of this blog who don't know ... It is the annual Travel Fair for Mexico. Traditionally held in Acapulco, but this year to be held in Merida.<br />
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Any Travel Agents/Tour operators out there who want to attend please contact me for more information.<br />
It really is an amazing event......<a href="https://www.tianguisturistico.com/">www.tianguisturistico.com</a><br />
Where I am hoping to stay in Merida is Ya'ax Boutique Hotel <a href="https://www.yaaxmerida.com/">www.yaaxmerida.com</a><br />
I am also hoping to catch my friend Eloisa Vadillo of the Intercontinental Hotel Merida I am very fond of both these properties and i am hoping they will be included in my new Portfolio <b><i>MY PRIVATE MEXICO</i></b><br />
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<b><i><u>Amigo Yucatan. <a href="https://www.amigoyucatan.com.mx/">www.amigoyucatan.com.mx</a></u></i></b><br />
My Dear Friend Jorge Escalante will be there at Tianguis. My true and trusted ground operator, we have been working together for over Thirty Years!<br />
There has been quite a flow of interest for Tianguis ( The Travel Market of Mexico ) in the UK.<br />
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<b><i><u>BARBADOS</u></i></b><br />
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<b><i><u><br /></u></i></b>Yes, a trip to this lovely Island. Flying TUI.... Perfect check IN at LGW Joanne at the service desk could not have been kinder or more efficient. Super flight, Complimentary drinks all the way! Arrival BGI everywhere a sunny smile and a friendly welcombe.......Off to the Little apartment in St. James, Our host's Lorna, Sharon and Ricardo.......Booked through super efficient Airbnb<br />
I have made friends for life with this adorable family. Thank you so much it was wonderful.<br />
I only had five precious day to spend, but enjoyed every one .....The beaches, the fish, the rum punch and all the Happiness I loved it all. A long way from My Mexico but so very similar in the proudness of the people for there history and Culture.<br />
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<a href="https://www.visitbarbados.org/">www.visitbarbados.org</a><br />
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<b><i><u>St. Valentine</u></i></b><br />
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We spent a lovely evening at one of our Favourite Pubs Near Bath<br />
THE JOLLY HUNTSMAN <a href="http://www.jollyhuntsman.com/">www.jollyhuntsman.com</a><br />
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<b><i><u>CATHY</u></i></b></div>
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<br />Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-4058637227913354332019-12-03T05:10:00.001-08:002019-12-03T05:10:52.737-08:00
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CATHY MATOS SAYS…<br />
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<b>World Travel Market Blog, November 2019</b><br />
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I always dread the journey but once there I am always pleased,
I went. It’s wonderful to see all my “Mexicans”!. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year it was different in the fact that I
have decided to form an association with CUBA....people know how passionate I
am about Mexico… Well I have met my match.... Toby Brocklehurst feels the same
way about his Cuba, and he works in the same way as I do. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is dedicated to his Client from the moment
they arrive to when they leave. He does not do “packages” he looks for the most
select, intricate, stylish hotel and tours. Havana is his joy of a City (as it
is mine). We are going to put together itineraries to include visiting Mexico
and then Cuba or the other way around. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
am sure you out there are aware of the restrictions and embargoes President
Trump has put against visiting this beautiful place...but of course that does
not affect the UK market.<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;"></span><br />
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I shall enjoy this partnership very much and am looking
forward to it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is link which gives
Toby’s description of his Cuba....<br />
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<a href="https://www.myprivatemexico.com/cuba">https://www.myprivatemexico.com/cuba</a>
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InCloud9 – <a href="http://www.incloud9.com/">www.incloud9.com</a>
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Tel: Cuba Office: +537 833-0510<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>UK Office: +44 1264 852012<br />
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Below is a sample of Companies in attendance on the Mexico
Stand at W.T.M<br />
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<b>The Fives<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b><br />
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Renaud Pfeifer – Vice President<br />
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<a href="http://www.thefiveshotels.com/">www.thefiveshotels.com</a>
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I am looking forward to working with this Property. Tatiana
who is part of this hotel is an old and trusted working partner, she was
responsible for many bookings I sent to her previous Company Le Reve.<br />
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<b>Nayarit <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b><br />
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<span lang="ES-MX" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;">Lucero
Guerrero & Nitzy Rios - Convenciones de la Riviera Nayarit</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.grandvelas.com/resorts/grand-velas-riviera-nayarit">www.grandvelas.com/resorts/grand-velas-riviera-nayarit</a>
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This is an area of Mexico that I really want to work with.
One of the many reasons for this is because it has one of the exquisite 5-star luxury
Velas properties. In fact, the last time I was there I was lucky enough to be
staying there, also staying was a past President of Mexico.<br />
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<b>Encuentro<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b><br />
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My Dear friend Estela Flores <br />
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<a href="http://www.congressandtours.com/">www.congressandtours.com</a>
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This is a Mexico City DMC I am hoping we are going to do
lots of work together<br />
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<b><span lang="ES-MX" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;">Gran
Velas</span></b><span lang="ES-MX" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;"> </span><br />
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<span lang="ES-MX" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;">Lupita
Ayala – European Director Velas Resorts – London based </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.grandvelas.com/">www.grandvelas.com</a> <br />
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I am a huge fan of this hotel company. Their properties are
beyond luxury!<br />
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<b>Mar del Cabo (Gran Velas) </b><br />
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A Beautiful Boutique Property situated in Los Cabos. You
will find this Property firmly placed on our website <a href="http://www.myprivatemexico.com/hotels">www.myprivatemexico.com/hotels</a>
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<b>Arriva Hospitality Group</b> <br />
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Alma Lopez (Chief Commercial Officer) & Elena Adame (International
Sales Director) <br />
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I have worked with Alma Lopez for so many years. Any product
she endorses I would go to the ends of the earth to promote. Cozumel happens to
be one of my favourite places in Mexico so I will be studying the Westin
property in Cozumel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<a href="https://arrivahotels.mx/franchise/the-westin">https://arrivahotels.mx/franchise/the-westin</a>
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<b>OAXACA </b><br />
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Juan Carlos Rivera Castellanos – Secretary of Tourism<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.oaxaca.gob.mx/">www.oaxaca.gob.mx</a><br />
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The beautiful state of Oaxaca contains so many treasures.
Tour operators tend to put it in a brochure<br />
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and just make it into a “tour” of Monte Alban and Mitla, I
prefer to recommend and promote all the<br />
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true Oaxacan things to see and do such as the wonderful
markets, gastronomy, typical restaurants and local life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<b>PUEBLA </b><br />
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Valeria Pitalua Yunes - Promotion and Advertising Director,
Government of the State of Puebla<br />
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I simply adore this state of Mexico, unfortunately it is
virtually a “Secret Destination” because it gets<br />
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very little coverage from UK Tour Operators, such a pity
because it is true Mexico! The old Historic<br />
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centre is something that “Dreams are made of”.<br />
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<b>Hotel Meson Sacristia de la Compania</b> <a href="http://www.mesones-sacristia.com/">www.mesones-sacristia.com</a> <br />
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<b>LOS CABOS </b><br />
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<b>Cape Hotel</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/mexico/cabo-san-lucas/the-cape">https://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/mexico/cabo-san-lucas/the-cape</a>
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This is one of the most stunning and different type
properties I have ever seen, this is a big statement coming from me. The
managing Director Eduardo Segura Vehovec is a true gentleman and a joy to work
with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Casa Natalia </b><br />
<br />
This is just a sample of the lovely Hotels there are to
visit in this area now completely opened up due to the new TUI direct flight.
The first flight departed the UK on the 14th November, and it was 100% FULL!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I caught up at W.T.M.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>with some of the best in the business!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Rafe Stone - <b>Journey Latin America</b>, <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk/">www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk</a>
<br />
<br />
401 Kings Street, London, W6 9NJ <br />
<br />
020 3733 0208<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Paul Webb - <b>The Ultimate Travel Company</b><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.theultimatetravelcompany.co.uk/">www.theultimatetravelcompany.co.uk</a>
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.bing.com/local?lid=YN1029x100242205&id=YN1029x100242205&q=The+Ultimate+Travel+Company&name=The+Ultimate+Travel+Company&cp=51.48114013671875%7e-0.19757390022277832&ppois=51.48114013671875_-0.19757390022277832_The+Ultimate+Travel+Company">25-27
Vanston Place, London SW6 1AZ</a><br />
<br />
020 7386 4690<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Andrew Russel</b>l – What he does not know about “My”
Mexico nobody does (except others mentioned herewith) Andrew comes from the
“old world” of travel, First Choice, Air2000.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Jack Leaf – <b>Destiny Travel</b><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.destiny-travel.co.uk/">www.destiny-travel.co.uk</a>
<br />
<br />
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex<br />
<br />
01702 719478 <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Harvin kaumaya – <b>Sunset Faraway Holidays</b><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.sunset.co.uk/">www.sunset.co.uk</a> <br />
<br />
SUNSET HOUSE, 6 Bedford Park, CROYDON, CR0 2AP <br />
<br />
(0)20 8774 7103<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Clare Plummer <br />
<br />
Another well-known specialist who at one time worked with us
at Mexican Tours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Natasha Steele<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- <b>Touchdown</b><br />
<br />
This is a fantastic organisation helping the travel industry
with discounted travel. Natasha is a star!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
John Stephens - <b>Compass Worldwide Travel</b> <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.compasstravel.co.uk/">www.compasstravel.co.uk</a>
<br />
<br />
The Coach House, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4ER <br />
<br />
01275 33 11 40<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;"></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Karen Collado <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- <b>Cirque
Du Soleil</b> <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/">www.Cirquedusoleil.com</a>
<br />
<br />
I don’t think a lot of people/tour operators realise that
Cirque Du Soleil has their own event on the Riviera Maya. For more information
please contact us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Eugene Rybicki my dear friend - <b>Amstar DMC</b><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Polo Sanchez Valle - <b>Mx Connect </b><br />
<br />
MXConnect was formed by a group of three London-based
agencies in the shape of Hestegia Ltd (Vicente Salas), 110PerCeb Ltd (Manuel
Diaz Cebrian) and Métonymie_ (Polo Sanchez-Valle) with one common strategy in
mind: Creating bespoke networking events and trade marketing activities where
Mexican resorts, airlines and suppliers will foster relationships with European
travel professionals. <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.mxconnect-online.com/">www.mxconnect-online.com</a>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This company, Métonymie, is specialised in helping
individuals, companies and tourist destinations to drive their image and build
their reputation in Europe through marketing and public relations strategies. <a href="https://www.metmie.com/">https://www.metmie.com</a> <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
And of course, the wonderful JOHN SAMSON – <b>Presslink</b> +44
207831 0023 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
27 Newton St, London. WC2B 5EL <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">john@presslinkgroup.co.uk</a><br />
<br />
My own PR and Press Agent What would I do without him!! <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Medical and Cosmetic Travel</b> – Mario Zamora Tellez<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.medicaltourismmexico.com/">www.medicaltourismmexico.com</a>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Aero Mexico</b><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.aeromexico.com/">www.aeromexico.com</a> <br />
<br />
Our dear friends we were working their socks off at WTM.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>BARBADOS</b><br />
<br />
I am due a trip to Barbados in January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I met two fabulous women at WTM who helped me
enormously.<br />
<br />
Tracy Denman-Hughes Sales and Marketing Director – <b>Caribbean
Collection</b><br />
<br />
And <br />
<br />
Britta Pollard – Managing Director – <b>Southern Palms Beach
Club</b><br />
<br />
A pretty hotel, in Christchurch, owned by the founders of
Thomson Holidays.<br />
<br />
Can’t wait to meet them both again.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>GUATEMALA</b><br />
<br />
There is so much I want to teach people about this amazing
country. Watch this space for more news.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>ENCORE PARTY </b><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.encoretickets.co.uk/">www.encoretickets.co.uk</a><br />
<br />
This an annual event, very popular within the Travel
industry. Ashley Herman, Co-founder and Director, John Wales, Co-founder and
Director (and my son-in-law)<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;"></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div align="center" style="text-align: center;">
<b>Please do contact
me with my “new hat on” THE PRIVATE MEXICO OF CATHY MATOS I Intend to be the
Guru of “What is it, Where is it, How is it and most importantly How much it is”</b></div>
<br />
<div align="center" style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.myprivatemexico.com/">www.myprivatemexico.com</a></div>
<br />
<br />
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-65942799078976422142019-11-22T08:56:00.001-08:002019-11-22T08:56:49.923-08:00<br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">CATHY MATOS SAYS…</span></i></b><br />
<br />
<div style="text-indent: 36.0pt;">
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Autumn
Blog…October 2019</span></b></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I begin with a fabulous lunch and I
mean truly fabulous at The <b>Santo Remedio Cocina Mexicana</b>,</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">152 Tooley St, SE1 2TU, T: +44(0) 20
7403 3021 E: </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/null"><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">contact@santoremedio.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">
W: </span><a href="http://www.santoremedio.co.uk/"><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.santoremedio.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I was invited by Lupita Ayala, the ex
Mexican Tourist Office sub director. Lupita is now the Regional Sales Manager
for Europe for the Gran Velas hotel chain. This super beyond luxury brand is in
my opinion one of the best all inclusive products in all of Mexico – </span><a href="http://www.grandvelas.com/"><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.grandvelas.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">People ask me all the time “where is the
best Mexican restaurant in London” there are many now but the delightful, cosy,
intimate very Mexican <b>Santo Remedio </b>ticks all the boxes for me. </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Royal Automobile Club </span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We arranged a super surprise birthday
party for Dale Viberg (previously lived in Mexico City). The event turned out
to be “out of this World” handled brilliantly by Hardie Bates (Events Manager)
and chef Matthew Marshall. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">89 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HT. Tel:2020 7930 2345. <a href="http://www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk/">www.royalautomobileclub.co.uk</a></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Eurostar<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><a href="http://www.eurostar.com/"><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.eurostar.com</span></a><b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We took off the four of us for two
glorious days in Paris. I simply adore Eurostar. I would actually like a big
badge that says, “I love this train”. Our hotel of choice was </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Best Western Anjou </span><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">Lafayette Opera </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">4 rue Riboutte,
9th Arr., Paris 75009 T: +33 1 42 46 83 44 W: <a href="http://www.hotelanjoulafayette.com/">www.hotelanjoulafayette.com</a> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">
</span><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">A fabulous 3
star hotel, I would go back again and again! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Charles de Gaulle </span></b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We flew from here to Mallorca, what a joy, security simple and no
passports!</span><br />
<br />
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">NEWS FROM MEXICO……</span></b><br />
<br />
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">MERIDA…</span></b><br />
<br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Recently voted one of the World’s top 10 cities by Conde Naste. This
year the travel fair “<b>TIANGUIS</b>” will take place in March 2020 (22<sup>nd</sup>
– 25<sup>th</sup>). For those of you in the travel industry reading this blog
please come and join us…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://meridaelite.com/en/blog/tianguis-turistico-merida/"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">meridaelite.com/en/blog/tianguis-turistico-merida</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><br />
<br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I would like to make mention of Saul Ancona who has been incredibly
helpful to me. </span><br />
<br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Tianguis for years has been held in Acapulco, I am enormous fan of this
true traditional resort. </span><br />
<br />
<b><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Ritz Hotel, Acapulco</span></b><br />
<a href="http://www.ritzacapulco.com/"><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.ritzacapulco.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <span lang="ES-MX" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">My dear friend Reyna Luna has been in touch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<br />
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">CUERNAVACA </span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Have had contact with my good friend Juan Fenton who owns the exquisite <b>Hacienda
San Gabriel de Las Palmas</b></span><br />
<a href="http://www.haciendasangabriel.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.haciendasangabriel.com</span></a><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This hotel is situated very close to the main highway to Acapulco (3
hours).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></span><br />
<br />
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">MONTY DON GARDENER</span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This was a wonderful recent TV program on the beautiful gardening areas
of Mexico and made mention of the Monarch Butterflies.</span><br />
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b>
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">PUEBLA</span></b><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Another favourite place of mine situated just a 3-4 hour drive from
Mexico City. I recently placed clients in the beautiful<b> Hotel</b> <b>Meson
Sacristia</b></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.mesones-sacristia.com/">www.mesones-sacristia.com</a></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">PUERTO VALLARTA</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">This review I received back from a
Client... It does not get much better than this..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";"><i>“We stayed
at Riu Palace Pacifico (family of 2 adults + 2 kids). The hotel is out of this
world! It’s located on a beautiful stretch of sand. All the staff are very
friendly and go out of their way to make your stay perfect. Especially the
staff in restaurants and bartenders are amazing – special shout out to the
pasta chef that made my gluten free pasta for me on a few occasions,
unfortunately I don’t know his name, but that was the best pasta I ever had.
You have a choice of a buffet and 4 a la carte restaurants every night -
especially the Guacamole serving authentic Mexican dishes is worth a visit. At
the pool, you not only have a swim up bar but also waiters going round the pool
bringing you drinks. We met people from all round the world that come back to
this hotel every year and no wonder why, it’s an absolute gem!”</i></span><br />
<b><span lang="ES-MX" style="color: black; font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Riu Palace Pacifico</span></b><br />
<span lang="ES-MX" style="color: black; font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.riu.com/en/hotel/mexico/vallarta-riviera-nayarit/hotel-riu-palace-pacifico"><span lang="ES-MX" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;">www.riu.com/en/hotel/mexico/vallarta-riviera-nayarit/hotel-riu-palace-pacifico</span></a></span><span style="background: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">TUI </span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The new flight to Los Cabos is about
to take off!!! I can’t wait for it to happen, it’s going to be such a great
success! </span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">MAR DEL CABO </span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">A precious true
boutique hotel nestled amongst the giant all-inclusive hotels of the Los Cabos
beaches. Destined to be a great favourite with me! Part of the Gran Velas
chain.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">Carretera
Transpeninsular Km. 18, San José del Cabo, Corredor Turístico, Municipio de Los
Cabos, Cabo San Lucas, C.P. 23405, Baja California Sur.</span></span><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">T: MEX: 800 831
2990 W: <a href="https://mardelcabo.com/">https://mardelcabo.com</a> E: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/null">reservations@mardelcabo.com</a></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">NEWS FROM CUBA…</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I have decided to include Cuba in my
new portfolio <b>“My Private Mexico”. </b>I have linked up again with the fabulous
Toby Brocklehurst. His company <b>In Cloud 9</b> is in my opinion the best window
to Cuba you could possibly find. Toby works in the same way that I did for 35
years in caring so exclusively for the individual client. I will be sending out
a separate introduction to his company and services directly after World Travel
Market. Meanwhile here are their details:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";"><a href="http://www.incloud9.com/">www.incloud9.com</a> E: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/null">info@incloud9.com</a> T: Tanja Havana
+5353255239 and whatsapp</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">
<span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Office +5378330510</span></span><br />
<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></i></b>
<b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">NEWS FROM MALLORCA… </span></i></b><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As always my visits to “My” Island are filled with
friends, restaurants, dentists and beauty treatments…..</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I must give extra special words to Jaime & Mati at <b>ES PORTENO</b>
Puerto Andratx, T: 628 26 90 17… great food, great value and great friends.</span><br />
<br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";"><b>Millor
Restaurant</b> in Palma. <a href="https://www.bing.com/local?lid=YN6306x526132279&id=YN6306x526132279&q=Millor&name=Millor&cp=39.57072830200195%7e2.63385009765625&ppois=39.57072830200195_2.63385009765625_Millor">Calle
Espartero 24, 07014, Palma de Mallorca</a> T: 971 456 961 The chef
here who is Spanish speaks English better than me!</span></span><br />
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b>
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Antic Celler Son Toreo. </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Placa Fossar No 3 – 07510 Sineu M: 692 734 199 – 659
477 355<b></b></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">My thanks to…</span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Pilar</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> – Beautician situated in Sa Pabla - </span><a href="http://www.clinicaramistauler.com/"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.clinicaramistauler.com</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Juan</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> – Dentist at Bupa in Palma</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">My Two great OPTOMETRISTS…<b>MATEO PONS</b> and <b>JUAN SANCHEZ </b>These
two marvelous doctors, each a genius.</span><br />
<br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Both these eminent surgeons are based at <b>IBO Instituto Balaer de
Oftalmologia</b>. </span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Jumbo Tours Group </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Many thanks for the sales call</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">NEWS FROM LONDON……</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">BELMOND HOTELS</span></b><br />
<a href="http://www.belmond.com/"><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.belmond.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">KATE DICKS (Director of Global Leisure
Sales). Kate and this organization do such a good job here in keeping us
all up to date with Belmond properties. Link</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">AEROMEXICO </span></b><br />
<a href="http://www.aeromexico.com/"><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.aeromexico.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">NIEVES RODRIGUEZ (Country Manager UK
& Ireland)Nieves is GREAT! At keeping us in the loop with new flights/fares
etc..</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">GRAN VELAS</span></b><br />
<a href="http://www.grandvelas.com/"><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.grandvelas.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">LUPITA AYALA </span></b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">(Regional Sales Manager) Constant, offers/News etc on all Velas
products</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYS</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Lots of good journeys up and down to
Devon with the wonderful Dining Car</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">FLYBE </span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Travelled on the last service
Palma/Exeter my favourite route to Mallorca. So sad it is not operating
anymore.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">GALLERY 105</span></b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">105 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1
3TJ</span><br />
<span lang="ES-MX" style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">T: 01721 833 557 E: jean@gallery105.co.uk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Attended wonderful art evening here at
Gallery 105 on Elvis Presley... Dinner afterwards at the perfect little Italian
Restaurant <b>La Cosa Nostra</b> in St. Albans.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">62 Lattimore Road, St Albans, AL1 3XR
T: 01727 932 658 E: </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/null"><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">lacosanostraltd@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><a href="http://www.lacosanistraltd.co.uk/"><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.lacosanistraltd.co.uk</span></a><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">FOREIGN AIRINES ASSOCIATION</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Monthly luncheon. This time at a Vegan
restaurant called The Gate…superb food!</span><br />
<a href="http://www.thegaterestaurants.com/"><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.thegaterestaurants.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">WINDMILL PUB</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">This great old
pub in Mill Street (Off Conduit Street) only serves Pies and Puddings…Its
just sensational!</span> <span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">Ask for the
lovely Lisa.!! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">6-8 Mill
Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2AZ T: 0207 491 8050 <a href="http://www.windmillmayfair.co.uk/">www.windmillmayfair.co.uk</a> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">THE RISING SUN</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">137 Marsh Lane, Mill Hill, London NW7 4EY</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">T: 020 8959 1357 <a href="http://www.therisingsunmillhill.com/">www.therisingsunmillhill.com</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">
</span><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">My local pub has
begun their Christmas party menu…do pop in! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">My thanks to… </span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Mr NARESH JOSHI (Consultant)</span></b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/null"><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Wendy.Addison@Cromwellhospital.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> 2 Pennant Mews, London, W8 5JN</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";"><b>Dr Harpreet
Wasan</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">This eminent
man is treating my husband and doing an excellent job.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";"><a href="https://fundraise.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/">fundraise.pancreaticcancer.org.uk</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">
</span><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";">Mr Sam
Gidwani</span></b><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC";"> (Hand Surgeon)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Thank you for all your wonderful help.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">World Travel Market begins next week
at Excel London, I hope to see you all there!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Remember I am now Cathy Matos of <b>MY
PRIVATE MEXICO. </b>A new journey for me!</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Cathy Matos</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "bradley hand itc"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span><br />
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-68159289872452152902019-08-10T07:00:00.003-07:002019-08-10T07:16:27.243-07:00Summer Blog<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It seems I only just arrived back from Mexico on glorious
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">ASCOT</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">: 4 wonderful days in the
Royal Enclosure, l</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">ots of hats,
dresses and of course the Queen.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Not to mention the masses of
oysters and Caesar salad! Did you know this dish was invented by a Mexican? </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Followed by lots of champagne and Pimm's N0.1</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My hat was made by Maxine of
“Henry and Daughter” from </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Camden</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">June 25th</span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ladies Day
Event for F.A.A.</span></b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> (Foreign
Airlines Association) </span><span style="color: #003000;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.foreignairlines.co.uk/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">www.foreignairlines.co.uk</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> This was a very special event dedicated to
Women in the Travel Industry. The brief, set out by the Chairwoman, was that
“We should take a female guest whom we admire”. My choice was Lupita Ayala, ex-director of the Mexican Tourist office in London
for many years. She now heads up European Sales for the glorious, luxury chain
of hotels “Grand Velas” throughout Mexico. Most important of all she is a dear
friend.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There were many Powerful and
Dynamic women in attendance. For example, guest speakers Alessanda Alonso, founder
of Women in Travel <a href="http://www.womenintravelcic.com/">www.womenintravelcic.com</a>;
Els Koister, co-founder of Webox <a href="http://www.weboxworkshops.com/">www.weboxworkshops.com</a><span style="color: #b00000; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;">; </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Julia Feuell managing director of Talk to the
Travel World </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.ott.travel/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">www.onlinetraveltraining.com/uk</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I met Christina Lawford founder
and managing director of Diamond Air, this is an airline Concierge company,
which I think is marvellous, more to follow on this in a later blog </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<u><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.diamondairinternational.com/">www.diamondairinternational.com</a></span></span></u><u><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></u><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Also, on 25th
June </span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><b>MEXICAN SUMMER EVENT</b>: This was a
delightful evening of Mexican destinations promotion. In attendance were:</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;">AERO MEXICO <a href="http://www.aeromexico.com/">www.aeromexico.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">GRAND VELAS </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.grandvelas.com/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">www.grandvelas.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Contact Lupita on <a href="mailto:sales@velasresorts.com">sales@velasresorts.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">YUCATAN Contact Vincente Salas at Hestegia</span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">LOS CABOS rep.uk@visitloscabos.travel</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Manuel does a fantastic job promoting this beautiful state of Mexico.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">XCARET </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.xcaret.com/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">www.xcaret.com</span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Rianne van Groenigan, European Sales Manager</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Obviously there was much excitement
about the new planned TUI flight UK to
LOS CABOS. I am very much hoping to be on this flight.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: white; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The evening was
organised and arranged by Polo Sanchez-Valle.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">LONDON</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> CALLING …</span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Peters health is for the moment
safe. He is in the excellent hands of the great Dr Harpreet Wasan MBBS. FRCP
consultant oncologist at Hammersmith Hospital.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I had two medical visits one to Lizzie my
Fabulous Physio therapist. </span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://harleystreetphysiotherapy.co.uk/">harleystreetphysiotherapy.co.uk</a></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The second to Dr Gidwani (Carpel
tunnel) Guy’s and St Thomas NHS London.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">All thanks to my wonderful GP Dr P
Lai Chung Fong.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">CHARLIE AND SWIMMING!</span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My seven year old grandson dives and
swims like a fish thanks to his Teacher Kasia. Camden
Town, London. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I actually threw him in to a pool
at eleven months old! At seven years now we have created our own “Johnnie
Weismuller!” who lived his life in Acapulco.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Received a lovely summer visit
from John Monk known as “Icky”, an institution in Mexico
City! </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Finally, many visits to our
favourite local Pub The Rising Sun, Mill Hill, N. London
</span><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;"></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Discovered a great new electrician
for our area, email address </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">s.e.e@virgin.net</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">MALLORCA</span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></b><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Great flights as always with
FLYBE <a href="http://www.flybe.com/">www.flybe.com</a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Visit to my perfect dentist Juan
Mas at Sanitas </span><a href="http://www.sanitasexpat.com/">www.sanitasexpat.com</a><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Visit to my perfect Beauty
Clinic RAMIS-TAULER Tel no: 971540599
Dra. Marta Serna </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.medisans.com/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">www.medisans.com</span><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br />
</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></div>
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<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></div>
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A visit to Boutique Una in Puerto
Andratx. This is my favourite place to shop for jewellery and stylish gifts.
There is never a Christmas when there is not one of these exquisite package's
hanging from the tree! I have known our friend Werner Jaeger for so many years.
His shop can be found in Calle Cristobel Colon No: 7a, Puerto de Andratx, Isla
Baleares.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></span></span><span style="background: yellow; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-highlight: yellow;"></span></div>
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: none; tab-stops: 36.0pt; text-indent: 0cm;">
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br /></div>
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Attended the AMAV Summer party
along with the best Tour Operators
/Travel Agents of Mallorca and of course the best known of them all -</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">PEDRO IRIONDO <a href="http://www.viajeskontiki.es/">www.viajeskontiki.es</a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Pedro is a great expert on Mexico
and all things Mexican, maybe this is because he came from Acapulco!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Pedro can “tailor-make” your
Mallorcan itinerary in his own very inimitable style.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A launch party was held for the
new SECRETS IN Paguera... Once the beautiful and iconic Hotel Villamil</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Believe it or not I had my first
ever lobster here at 16! (and that was many years ago)...</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">NOW ON TO MY
FAVOURITE SUBJECT -RESTAURANTS</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Up we went to LLUC MONASTRY where
my dear friend Maria greeted us so warmly.... Staying there overnight, with as
always, a fabulous dinner in SA FONDA.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"></span><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">(I truly love this place and
cannot recommend it highly enough).</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
<a href="http://www.lluc.net/">www.lluc.net</a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Next spending a glorious day at ES
GUIX </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.esguix.com/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">www.esguix.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There are no words to describe this absolute paradise!
I could live there forever!</span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
</span><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Food, the sheer calm and peace
amongst the trees and flowers... Dearest Pepe, the owner and a great friend,
and wine connoisseur always there to greet us. You only need pull up the
reviews to endorse what I am saying</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We will be back very soon to
visit.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Another of our favourite restaurants
is GALICIA, situated next to the Church in Puerto Andratx. Always ask for the
owner Tony..... also look out for my favourite Bar. BAR CENTRAL Ask for Jose !! He is the best
ever for friendly, cheerful and professional service. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">La Piazetta is also situated in Puerto Andratx, "Maitre D" Martin will guarantee you a pleasant, gourmet experience.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Finally on the subject of Food! Spar supermarket located in the the village of Andratx. In my opinion Rafael there is the best butcher in Spain!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">PROMS at the
Albert Hall. </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.royalalberthall.com/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">www.royalalberthall.com</span></a></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">DEVON</span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></b><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Then off to Devon
for John’s Birthday. We celebrated at the WELCOME STRANGER PUB Please come to
know this place you will not regret it. The food is to die for, portions are
huge so don’t eat for a day beforehand! </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.thewelcome.co.uk/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">www.thewelcome.co.uk</span></a></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well I am now working on my new
project. To be called THE PRIVATE MEXICO OF CATHY MATOS.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I know I have been a long time
getting this off the ground, but believe me I am finally up and running</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Hoping to have our new website
ready to go live by September, the building of which is being handled by Justine
Perry </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://cariadmarketing.com/"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">cariadmarketing.com</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> We are also working with the famous John Samson of Presslink</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As I have already said. I have
made a collection of all my favourite Hotels and States that I have worked with
over the past 35 years...</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A small selection has already been
loaded onto the system.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The capital of Mexico,
MEXICO CITY....under the expert and excellent
direction of CARLOS MACKINLAY </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">HOTEL FOUR SEASONS - MEXICO CITY</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">HACIENDA SAN GABRIEL - CUERNAVACA</span><span lang="ES-MX" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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</span></span></span></span></span><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">HOTEL
DIVISIDERO - COPPER CANYON</span><span lang="ES-MX" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</span></span></span></span></span><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">HOTEL KIN SOL
SOLEIL - RIVIERA MAYA</span><span lang="ES-MX" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</span></span></span></span></span><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">HOTEL CASA DE
BALAM - MERIDA</span></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">HOSTAL DE LA
NORIA - OAXACA</span><span lang="ES-MX" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</span></span></span></span></span><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">ALL PROPERTIES IN THE GRAN VELAS
PORTFOLIO</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">GROUND OPERATOR - AMIGO YUCATAN</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">GROUND OPERATOR - AMSTAR CANCUN</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">GROUND OPERATOR - FIRST CLASS MEXICO CITY.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This is just a small selection of
the many I hope to work with. Especially looking forward to a connection with TASTE AND TRAVEL.</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">CUBA CUBA CUBA!!!</span></span></b><br />
<span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: white; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So great to hear from my old friend
Toby Brocklehurst...I would so love to include THIS FAB COMPANY IN THE
PORTFOIO.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Toby runs such an excellent operation
in Cuba...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: yellow;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><span style="color: white;"></span><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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</span><b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%;">WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY HEALTHY SUMMER!</span></b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span>Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-61901749685804276932019-05-16T04:38:00.001-07:002019-07-15T03:53:37.780-07:00Mexico Trip April 2019<br />
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<b><u><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">MY
TRIP!! MI
VIAJE!! APRIL 2019</span></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">United Airlines</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> - <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unitedairlines.co.uk&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523400287&sdata=xjHP3l%2BH4IWnxbdVKMxK9OiuDu5%2BuG4OabaA5aVioDg%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #0563c1; margin: 0px;">www.unitedairlines.co.uk</span></a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Simple, non-stressful check in.
Delightful girl (Sharmer)</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Good food – afraid I succumbed to the
ice-cream (Sundae) no one makes them like United!</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The salad was fresh with great orange!</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">EWR (New York) as always friendly,
welcoming but beware!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Give yourself plenty of time for the
connecting flight.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The gate for the flight to Mexico City
will always be in terminal C. You disembark the aircraft and go through to
immigration, if you are in possession of an ESTA this will speed things up for
you, do tell the person in charge and she/he will direct you to the special area
for ESTA holders. You then deposit your suitcase with the “connecting flight
baggage drop” and proceed to get the train to terminal C. Once there you will
go through security to get to your actual gate. This can take up to 1.5 hours.
Everyone at United is extremely helpful and kind.
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<b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Mexico City</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This is my special place, never ever
ceases to amaze me! Within 10 minutes of arrival at the gate I had my luggage
(thanks to United), I was through customs and out! This is such an enormous
airport and yet faster than London has ever been (my personal opinion).</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Mauricio - First Class
Transportation - <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstclassmex.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523410292&sdata=iccOhy2jlvWyaggTe9hEHl1qEgsD9qCJKZDa3BPLL%2BQ%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #0563c1; margin: 0px;">www.firstclassmex.com</span></a> was there as always to
meet me…</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">First Class is an excellent
transportation company for Mexico City and sightseeing. We took Charlie to see
The Pyramids of Teotihuacan then to one of my favourite inexpensive local
restaurants…</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Casa de Tono… <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.m.lacasadetono.com.mx&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523420309&sdata=g8UKIlqwMAHAioxdLiNNoukbg7WUN534%2FBaNcsu0bKM%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #0563c1; margin: 0px;">www.m.lacasadetono.com.mx</span></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">Hotel Camino Real Mexico City - </span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcaminoreal.com%2FHotels%2FDetails%2FCR%2FMEX&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523430308&sdata=UCakCLB7a9FaBJN81M649sV1%2FZcix9kzX%2FpCUhmV6JQ%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #0563c1; margin: 0px;">caminoreal.com/Hotels/Details/CR/MEX</span></a><b> </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This was my own personal choice of place
to stay. My World of Mexico has always included this fabulous Hotel. This
unique City landmark is situated on acres of land surrounded by gardens, tennis
courts and swimming pool. I had forgotten how family orientated this property
is. Perfect for my young Grandson’s first visit to this enormous city.
The wonderful Polanco shopping and restaurant area is within walking distance.
We were in the Executive Club Rooms which were a delight. The food as in
all Camino Real Hotels is sensational. I have worked with Ignacio Perez
Cardenas Director General Camino Real Hotels most of my working life, he is a
Legend.</span></span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I must also pass on my grateful thanks to Veronica Sanchez Medrano, Director of Sales for her invaluable help in making this trip possible.</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span lang="es-419" style="margin: 0px;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This huge, vibrant Metropolis – truly
something to behold. When I first saw it I was 22 years old and I was
completely overwhelmed and me a born and bred Londoner so used to a big city!</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">No visit to Mexico for me would be
complete without a 3 night stay at least, in my glamourous Mexico City…I simply
love it! From the tree lined Avenues to the gorgeous old Mexican Mansions. </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Then off to <b>Acapulco </b>and my adored
<b>Las Brisas</b> - <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lasbrisashotels.com.mx%2Fes%2Facapulco&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523460335&sdata=%2BMykB6rRHW4jJqhwXKJzud1SBtzu1eFEUL2sw90i4w8%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #0563c1; margin: 0px;">www.lasbrisashotels.com.mx/es/acapulco</span></a> </span><b></b></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Arriving by road in time for sunset and
“My” room 508 nothing could be more perfect!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This hilltop hideaway has been a paradise
for literally hundreds of celebrities for the past fifty years! In fact Cathy
Matos Mexican Tours began very special weddings here which were some of the
first to be seen in the UK. I spent my own honeymoon in room 508, 22 years ago!
Nothing has changed it has just got better and better. We spent two glorious
days here. </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">TIANGUIS 2019</span></span></b></div>
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I must praise the excellent presentation given by Carlos Mackinlay. Carlos is the Secretary of Tourism for Mexico City. I have been proud to know this man for so many years, his dedication to his craft is phenomenal. No one knows Mexico more than Carlos...I as many people know am an enormous fan and supporter of this fabulous city and state.. I know Carlos will make a big difference and give huge effort, he has my full and whole hearted support.<br />
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Held this year in its traditional destination Acapulco. <br />
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Always a joy to attend, I see so many old friends and colleagues.<br />
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Here is a sample of some of them…<br />
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<b>Oaxaca</b> – wonderful Mephi of HOSTAL DE LA NORIA <br />
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<b> Tepotzlan </b>– Alejandro Camarena of Posada Del Tepotzteco – Already scheduled to be in portfolio “The Private Mexico of Cathy Matos” <br />
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<b> Celestun</b> – Sergio Vazquez – one of my most favourite in The Whole Wide World!! And the equally lovely Verena from their unique and beautiful Hotel Xixim <br />
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<b> Yucatan</b> – Jorge Escalante of Amigo Yucatan <br />
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<b>Copper Canyon</b> – Jesus Mesta – I would very much like to promote Chihuahua in the UK <br />
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<b>Presidente Intercontinental</b> - Merida <br />
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<b>The Fives</b> <br />
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<b>The Palm </b><br />
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Pilar Arizmendi – <b>Palladium Hotel Group </b><br />
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Bumped into my old dear friend Servando Gonzalez a great past Director of “<b>The Mexican Tourist Office” </b><br />
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Magda Monroy – <b>Camino Real and Quinta Real</b> <br />
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<b>INTERJET AIRLINES</b> - This Airline has certainly taken over from where Mexicana left off.....As everyone knows I was proud to represent Mexicana in U.K. for over 26 years.....I have watched the Airline grow and grow.... ..It has gained huge respect throughout Europe <br />
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My Dearest Reyna Luna of the fabulous <b>Ritz Hotel, Acapulco</b><br />
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Hacienda de Cortes, Cuernavaca - <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523470340&sdata=6gFqPDGZ9YZ3niBVJ1Ndlee8%2FF%2FZLqewB%2F%2FIosHV1NI%3D&reserved=0">www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx</a> <br />
Private Suite (24) buried within the gardens and surrounded by green lawns…simply exquisite. We are in room 1.</div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Remember all the words I use are my own , I am not reading from a travel
book.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I have always loved this property; ever since I can remember. When Juan
Corral took command many years ago, I was over the moon.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">He has developed this special property into a paradise, mixing the dark
Spanish history of the 15</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><sup>th</sup> century with a modern day hotel that is
seamlessly run with friendly professionalism.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I consider the Hacienda to be a sanctuary; peaceful, tranquil
gardens so exquisite you cannot stop being amazed at them The birdsong,
the pool and spa, all just perfect. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The dining room is a spectacle, especially at night when it assumes
fairy tale proportions.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">We stayed for a magical 3 nights. There is a lot to see in
Cuernavaca but you need to spend at least a week here. Initially to
absorb, the atmosphere relax and then concentrate on sightseeing. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Cuernavaca is the City of eternal Spring so the climate is glorious.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">We were lucky enough to be there during
one of the legendary weddings hosted by the Hacienda, sitting in the gardens
with the Mariachi and Peter eating probably the best steak he has ever
sampled!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">How I would
love to see the “old Taxco Trail routes come back”, making Hacienda de Cortes a
base and visiting the famous silver city, and to see the outlying
villages of Mexico as they really are! Far away from the “All Inclusive” market
place!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">Hotel Casa Del Balam - </span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.casadelbalam.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523480345&sdata=bR%2B8X6B5HKHaQbb6S4uhCcWYRZLoD3BSBdGVnmDFDKE%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.casadelbalam.com</span></a><b>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">“My home”!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The first Hotel I ever visited in
Merida...so many years ago.... I then always returned to to what I
considered to be Mi Casa!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The original former Home of the
Barbachano Pioneer. It has lost none of its charm and cozy feeling. We were
there for 3 days Charlie spent every hour of those three days in the Pool!.....</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">Ya’ax Boutique Hotel - </span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yaaxmerida.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523490356&sdata=57icfs1bgNMf4b%2F3vOp8zJ1iPSDYQi5HZTVxWIA0biI%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.yaaxmerida.com</span></a><b>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">In complete contrast to the old fashioned feel of Casa Del Balam. This perfect boutique property, previously a painter and sculptor's gallery, was restored by artisans using traditional techniques and local materials to preserve its Yucatecan heritage. I will be writing more on this property later.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">Amigo Yucatan DMC</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> - <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amigoyucatan.com.mx&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523500361&sdata=6XytZ6Y4S%2FcDsjS5JG4Zj7aht%2BNQQcUZvaMaqI%2BhHYU%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.amigoyucatan.com.mx</span></a>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This wonderful company has been part of
my life, it seems forever. I do not know what I would have done without
them and indeed now that I am changing my track to some extent I need them more
than ever...</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">For Don Jorge Escalante the Founder and
C.E.O. nothing is too much trouble especially for the upmarket well-travelled
client.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Jorge so understands the world of
Cathy Matos Mexican Tours. He has excursions far from the ordinary “run of the
mill”... He fills his vehicles with wonderous video’s thereby giving the client
history at the same time as their tour.....</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">It was Don Jorge who arranged our Son Y
Lumier at Chichenitza, in a very special way.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">Chichen Itza and The Mayaland Hotel &
Bungalows </span></b><span style="margin: 0px;">- <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mayaland.com%2Fmayaland-hotel-and-bungalows&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523510366&sdata=KxoPjKAhBCMfl2NUZE2eGPJDk6OjpPoy9SkB%2F4jzrzo%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #0563c1; margin: 0px;">www.mayaland.com/mayaland-hotel-and-bungalows</span></a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Anyone who knows me has heard the story
of me, The Barbachano Family and the archaeological sites of The Yucatan. I
thought I knew all there was to know….well I was wrong…what Fernando Barbachano
has done in The Mayaland Hotel is just simply spectacular. The rooms are
stunning, we were lucky enough to have suites overlooking the famous
observatory structure.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">We arrived again to a beautiful
sunset…The Son y Lumiere was enchanting and spectacular. The private entrance
to the Mayan site just makes the whole experience magical and so reminiscent as
to how it used to be all those years ago when I had just begun my career. </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Food is authentic and great.
Congratulations to everyone who make this oasis perfect!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">The Lodge at Uxmal</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> - <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mayaland.com%2Fthe-lodge-at-uxmal&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523520383&sdata=dlLzxruocr%2F1q7YHER7gFfd3g7NHAVQ44nxEK52ea28%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #0563c1; margin: 0px;">www.mayaland.com/the-lodge-at-uxmal</span></a> </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">After trying to initiate Charlie into the
wonders of this Archaeological Site...we spent a blissful afternoon , huge
super lunch.....at this lovely property.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">Kin Sol Soleil – </span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kinsolsoleil.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523530388&sdata=8DP9ZdxouT3HijhPeW4iXbcuQhW1wPkhrF2CYsZou8c%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.kinsolsoleil.com</span></a><b>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I will never forget the look on Peter’s
face when we arrived at this complete paradise, he had been dreaming of this
part of the trip.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This idyllic, 9 suite Hotel has a really
unique style. We were lucky to have suite “Angela 1” with a super
private pool and complete privacy all round. Walk in external shower, massive
bed and of course “all mod cons”, wi-fi etc.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Owners, Jose Luis Moreno and his wife
Sally were past owners of “Maroma” now Belmond and indeed it was
Jose Luis who designed and built the original hotel.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">We spent part of our Honeymoon on this
very beach so it is so special for us! </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">KIN SOL SOLEIL is truly as it says
in the brochure “ The vision of one family which believes in small, boutique
hotels”.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Guests can visit the delightful
restaurant here from other hotels and they provide a romantic, private,
candle lit beach dining experience.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Cuisine is superb, and breakfast is
legendary!</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">If you are driving yourselves to this
paradise you enter via the Maroma Resort but call first for directions,
it is literally tucked away in the jungle.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">KIN SOL SOLEIL</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> is something that should be on everyone’s “bucket list” , an
experience not to be forgotten .</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">Grand Velas Riviera Maya</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.velasresorts.com%2Four-resorts%2Frivieramaya&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523540393&sdata=ktTwYJ6dnB%2Byu2%2Fu1gMGbzTh8qEw%2F9mMPW7fPdFpUKY%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.velasresorts.com/our-resorts/rivieramaya</span></a>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Well!! What an experience....located on
the Mexican Caribbean with over 200 acres of natural beauty from the white sand
beach to the lush jungle and mangroves. The resort features stunning spaces for
guests of all ages plus tranquil areas for adults only. </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">These words are taken from Velas
brochure…the following are my words…</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This has to be the supreme All Inclusive
in all Mexico. This beautiful chain of properties literally take your
breath away. We spent the day on the 18<sup>th</sup> April visiting all
areas from the Zen rooms to the most luxurious private pool suites. This is
almost like a city in itself…sheer bliss!! I will be writing more on Velas
properties later. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><b><span style="margin: 0px;">Dreams Tulum - </span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dreamsresorts.com%2Fen_us%2Fresorts%2Fmexico%2Ftulum&data=02%7C01%7C%7C5060ead5951e4ee3db5108d6d9e6c643%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636935982523550416&sdata=m9kNpqo19WVBzcbxetP6WSIEykSW9evuwE%2Bi6ppve6w%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.dreamsresorts.com/en_us/resorts/mexico/tulum</span></a>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Joanne John and Charlie stayed at
this property...It is such incredible good value for money... Very family orientated. The rooms are comfortable with huge bathrooms. The entertainment staff are great and work very hard, especially on children's activities. For the first time ever Charlie joined a kid's club, lured in by promises of water fights in the pool, camping and roast marshmellows on the beach followed by cinema - yes on the beach! Food is great and lots of it. Staff superb!</span></span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Sadly it came…time to leave.... Amstar provided
super comfortable transfers.....More on this.... </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">REMEMBER…These are all my own words I am
not reading from a tour book!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">CATHY MAY 2019</span></span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span>Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-18429575277675648242019-03-22T03:37:00.004-07:002019-03-22T03:37:57.596-07:00Off to Tianguis
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">The Travel
Market of Mexico…. Famous for over 40 years… Traditionally held in
Acapulco with a few changes over the years…Guadalajara….Puerto Vallarta, Oaxaca
and last year glorious Mazatlan…</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Anyone who
knows me will also be aware of how much I love Acapulco… This still thriving
Fishing Village, home to the movie stars of the 40’s….Sinatra, John Wayne,
Errol Flynn to name but a few.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">LAS BRISAS
where I am staying, is a Legend in itself… pink and white Casitas
with private swimming pool.. a myriad of tropical flowers and birds.. The
sunset over the bay is really the last thing you want to see before you die.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">I am also
lucky enough to have room 508….(Long story)!! Room service, Beach
Club…Bella Vista Restaurant… this has it all!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">www.lasbrisahotels.com.mx</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">HOTEL RITZ…
True family seafront property… Great food, Great atmosphere incredibly
economical…….I have treasured memories of being here with my little girl…Now I
am going to be here with my little grandson.. How time flies. www.ritzacapulco.com</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">After the
Travel Market, we have yet another treat in store…. A visit to the HACIENDA DE
CORTES...it's almost impossible to describe the Beauty and charm of this
centuries old Hacienda… the lush gardens, again the constant birdsong…
The wonderful old gated rooms……My good friend Juan Corral has managed and
lovingly cared for this his special baby for many years. He knows all his
clients personally and is ALWAYS there to help, advise and proudly show people
around this National Treasure, situated in CUERNAVACA the City of eternal spring.
.Just an hours drive from Mexico City…Cortes chose to retire here after his
many conquests of Mexico and so probably will I… www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">As Cathy Matos
Mexican Tours we sent many a client by road to visit Cuernavaca and the Silver
City of TAXCO…..now somewhat overlooked places.. but my goodness how much you
would learn of the fascination, folklore and history of “My” Mexico.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">“Speak again
soon!” </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Cathy</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-66716612235784207062019-03-05T08:07:00.004-08:002019-03-05T08:07:37.186-08:00Spring Blog February 2019<u></u><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Technically it is not Spring!! But since it is 18 degrees here today I
am calling it Spring……</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">We are busy working on our “Itinerary”, Yes we are planning “THE
MATOS FAMILY HOLIDAY”!!! finally, My little Grandson Charlie is making his
first visit to “My” adored Mexico…….</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">MEXICO CITY</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">My daughter Joanne worked with me for 17
years! When I asked her where she wanted to stay she said CAMINO REAL.....This
beautiful Iconic hotel featured so much in both our lives for many years.....to
me it is one of the true treasures of Mexico.... Ignacio Perez Cardenas,
Director General a good friend and constant support to me over the
years........</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">CAMINO REAL AIRPORT…I am very fond of
this hotel and cannot praise it highly enough. I will bring back with me more
up to date information for our travellers. </span></span></div>
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<i><span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caminoreal.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb15c6fa78364443d47c808d6a15bda7d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873813219695650&sdata=nBuynqOIYIZdq52VaXY3%2FpD78Q86mtlWF6AbkaVJZ44%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri";">www.caminoreal.com</span></a></span></i></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Our wonderful Mauricio Owner of the
Company FIRST CLASS TRANSPORTATION, will be taking Charlie to see the famous
Pyramids of TEOTIHUACAN and the Floating Gardens of XOCHIMILCO...…</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">OAXACA</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Where else to stay but the famed HOSTAL
DE LA NORIA.....another great and true friend Mephi Padilla has taken
incredible care of our clients over the years….. </span><i></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotaldelanoriaoaxaca.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb15c6fa78364443d47c808d6a15bda7d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873813219715665&sdata=WJ0KzdQAJclsbippP17n4RyFz2VMjaEehqLd82Xl7Xk%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.hotaldelanoriaoaxaca.com</span></a>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">VIAJES XOCHITLAN TOUR OPERATOR & DMC
– ANDRES MARTINEZ has also taken care of our clients so well over the years and
now he will be taking care of Joanne and Charlie </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.xochitlan-tours.com.mx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb15c6fa78364443d47c808d6a15bda7d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873813220005885&sdata=6oHM6EH4Ky9Pq4B2qLFDgDtqrw7V5Len6%2FgDsR4VJsc%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.xochitlan-tours.com.mx</span></a>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Then we will all be off to THE
YUCATAN.... My home from home ...I love this State, this is where I began
my career ...all those years ago...</span></span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I still do not think people really
realise how much there is to see and do ... The Mayans and their centuries of history
are indeed part of this great country. Yes, there are thousands of miles of
beach, however the hinterland abounds with fabulous opportunities to enjoy
Archaeology, Historical Cities, Mayan culture (remember Mexican History is
older than ours!)</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">RIVIERA MAYA</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The natural route: We at Mexican Tours
would always recommend traveling overland via archaeological sites to the coast
you can visit “hidden gems” plus of course all the major Mayan, Olmec and
Toltec Sites.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">For example CHICHEN ITZA…to stay at the
actual Hotel Mayaland and Lodge is a Magical experience. Finally relaxing
at the beach...There are many Boutique and All Inclusive Hotels to choose</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">From. .The Matos Family have chosen to
stay at the following:</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">KIN SOL SOLEIL</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This gorgeous tiny Boutique property
owned by Jose Luis and Sally (Originally of famed Maroma).</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Nine SUITES all individually designed,
Private Pool, glorious sea and jungle views. The Beach is breath taking
and feels very private.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Food.....Divine! Breakfast legendary! </span></span></div>
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<i><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kinsolsoleil.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb15c6fa78364443d47c808d6a15bda7d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873813220015902&sdata=%2Bog6CydceLNtzrMSWjQKp7yF7CZvjlKYlBFWDitYTkw%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.kinsolsoleil.com</span></a>
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<b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">GRAND VELAS… RIVIERA MAYA</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Part of this Luxury Chain.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This property has lots of space and the
tranquillity of jungle and Mangroves.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">A Family Hotel but with an Adults only
section.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Children’s Club /Baby Sitting/ I love the
Private Butler.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Rated Five Diamonds by the AAA</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rivieramaya.grandvelas.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb15c6fa78364443d47c808d6a15bda7d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873813220035917&sdata=1ysuP8kmfyEikGIUEw0mt4n%2BYiTpr3tgNkbbAugR7FA%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.rivieramaya.grandvelas.com</span></a>
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<b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">DREAMS TULUM</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Part of the AM Resorts Brand....</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Beach is wild and wonderful to walk.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Hotel crammed with family facilities. A
selection of Restaurants. All Great.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dreamsresorts.com%2Fen_us%2Fresorts%2Fmexico%2Ftulum.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb15c6fa78364443d47c808d6a15bda7d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873813220045922&sdata=6ZV2x8UT3IejSmPCxKUxuJazZlClLWlLm7IlTKh4i%2Bo%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.dreamsresorts.com/en_us/resorts/mexico/tulum.html</span></a>
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<b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">SECRETS AKUMAL....</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I remember Akumal when it was a deserted
paradise. True “Robinson Crusoe“</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Now there sits this majestic
property.....surrounded still by the “Akumal “ beaches complete with Turtles.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I have never stayed here before, so
looking forward to being there and of course catching up with</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">“The Captain of the Ship” Daniel Mellado.
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.secretsresorts.com%2Fen_us%2Fresorts%2Fmexico%2Fakumal-riviera-maya.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb15c6fa78364443d47c808d6a15bda7d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873813220065944&sdata=H45rnc%2By3aqs%2F7Vz8%2FKLkVz8clUZzZLFLbdxFDxg150%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.secretsresorts.com/en_us/resorts/mexico/akumal-riviera-maya.html</span></a>
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<b><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">COZUMEL</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">No visit would be complete without my
lovely Island.....I have spent many, many hours here from the time my daughter
was the</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">same age as our Charlie...I just have to
take him also ....PLAY AZUL HOTEL..... one of my favourite places, such happy
memories</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">filled with laughter, beautiful mornings,
sunrises, sunsets, and turquoise sea...wonderful to snorkel or just float in
the water and dream!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">This is a place for golfers as there is a
super course on Cozumel.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.playa-azul.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb15c6fa78364443d47c808d6a15bda7d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873813220075949&sdata=mXIVU6wxSIoXmuHYhmFcOGJZyPztbEqB1e9EjP3FEqU%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.playa-azul.com</span></a>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I hope to show Charlie some Dolphins.....</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">INTERJET AIRLINES</span></span></div>
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I am a great fan of this Airline…we will
be travelling internally with them.</span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.interjet.com%2Fen-us&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb15c6fa78364443d47c808d6a15bda7d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873813220115968&sdata=A6QR%2Bwcd8kpSW9Vz%2B4rm72PLlBc2q9RzGvu5JBNJmZk%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.interjet.com/en-us</span></a>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">News from Mallorca.....</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Have discovered a lovely little
Bookshop....Universal....tucked away in Portals.....</span></span></div>
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">So convenient since it is in front of our
favourite Agency
“TICKETS”
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">All the girls in here are so helpful.
Nothing too big or too small to handle.</span></span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Visit to my great
Dentist......SANITAS....JUAN MAS</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Another Juan... this time JUAN GARCIAS
BATLE</span></span></div>
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Not only an eminent Traumatologist
but a Sculptor....</span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garciasbatle.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb15c6fa78364443d47c808d6a15bda7d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873813220125985&sdata=vwZ7CWhCts7NjIjSyd%2BDsjo9eeA8MC0ljkLz085M8Jg%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.garciasbatle.com</span></a>
</span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Known as “The Wood Doctor”</span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Exquisite pieces. </span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">So worth a visit.</span></span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">PETRA RAU</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Aesthetic
Medicine</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">A wonderful
visit to this talented lady</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2FWWW.drpetrarau.com&data=02%7C01%7C%7C3af0d508aa4e42f9048508d6a16f4e76%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873896760004872&sdata=bcxNaLIP0J1iBsDFmRfVinSapVdfkDW2U3Ae8MFRSlo%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: calibri;">WWW.drpetrarau.com</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">ESTRELLA
FERNANDEZ</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">A BEAUTY
SURGEON</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Carrer d’Arago
44.4b </span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">PALMA</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">34871968652</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">CLINICA
MEDISANS</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Illa de Malta</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Cuitat jardi</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">Palma de
Mallorca</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri;">The genius of
Marta Serna</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">The greatest Physiotherapist I
know...”Lizzie” has performed miracles on my foot....What would I do without
her.</span></span></div>
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">A true genius and also a great
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Elizabeth Buchanan DP.GDMT. SRP. MCSP.</span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Harley street Physiotherapy</span></span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">THE IVY KENSINGTON BRASSERIE</span></span></div>
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">One of our favourite restaurants</span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Brings the familiar famous Ivy to
Kensington.</span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Relaxed but sophisticated </span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Wonderful Artan Manager.</span></span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Into the country..</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">MOTE END FARM and LIVERY..</span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">How I miss my horse Ricardo....If I could
bring him back I would stable him here!!</span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">250 acres ...to ride ....only half an
hour from the centre of London. </span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Excellent.</span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Fascinating website...... <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.moteendfarm.co.uk&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cb15c6fa78364443d47c808d6a15bda7d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636873813220176022&sdata=Catvl8XkLESyWBQ3KMBqnXPLk3T3Si%2BDGnrr7rjeiAc%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color: blue;">www.moteendfarm.co.uk</span></a>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Please come to know “Our” Mexico, I will
be back after our trip loaded with goodies and information plus my new passion
Jose Cuervo Especial Turin Tequila Chocolates! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">So, we begin in July.......My
Beautiful Island of Mallorca.....!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">An immediate trip up to ES GUIX and <span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.esguix.com/restaurant/Restaurant_Mallorca.html"><span style="color: #0563c1;">www.esguix.com/restaurant/Restaurant_Mallorca.html</span></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">To escape the heat there is no
better place nestled in the cool Mountains of Escorcha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Pepe our lovely host and Wine expert
there to greet us as always... Fabulous dishes plus the joy of swimming in the
natural Mountain Pool...Heaven!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Evenings spent at Sociadad in the
Village of Andratx, excellent value for money...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">SA Sociadad De Ca Na Fornera @sasociadaddecanafornera</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">NITO’S CHICKEN PLACE……. Situated in
Terreno Palma…….No web Page</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">But believe me sooo good...that even
the King of Spain comes here!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">CALA CONILLS...My good friend
Maria...This Restaurant is situated in </span><span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">San Telmo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">GALICIA perfect fish restaurant in Puerto Andraix,
wonderful Tony offers a great “plate of the Day” there is no comparison for
value and quality.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">A perfect quick short weekend spent
in the Spa of the MELIA DEL MAR. ILLETAS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">One of my favourite places.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Dr. JUAN GARCIAS BATLE….Specialist
Orthopaedic Surgeon. (My Hero!) More on this later,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">also an eminent sculptor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Back to London...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Fabulous Mexican Event (as always)
hosted by AEROMEXICO.... <span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">www.aeromexico.com</span></u></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">So many old friends missing this year...but
made some new ones!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">AH...CHIHUAHUA! There was
representation but not my good friends </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Gaby and Mama Sandoval. </span><span style="color: #0078d4; font-family: "segoe ui" , sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">comgabrielaquezada@hoteldivisadero.com</span><span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">.
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">So much to see and do. The train journey is a
masterpiece ... I have so many wonderful stories of my experiences here, I
think one day I may write a book...Talking about ALL the States of my adored
Mexico!</span><span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Chihuahua is the largest state in all Mexico.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Mi Amigo Fernando Barbachano... (Como
Familia!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Everyone knows that my Career began</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">
</span><span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">On
the Island of Cozumel with this famous Dynasty</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Owners of Mayaland.....The Lodge at
Uxmal...The Mayaland and Lodge at Chichen Itza.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Fernando is the only person I know
who delivers his guests to their destination by Rolls Royce.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>www.mayaland.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Yucatan featured heavily at W.T.M.
an excellent team headed up by Michelle Fridman Hirsch Minister for Yucatan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Michelle Spoke at W.T.M. and gave
some insight on the Secret of the Success of the Yucatan as a Travel and
Tourism Destination.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">The deputation also asked me for
help with their Hotel accommodations. So guess where I put them?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">MELIA WHITE HOUSE LONDON Simply the
best!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">www.melia.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">A fantastic YUCATAN dinner Offered
by the Minister of the Yucatan</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Enjoyed a meeting with Travis Burke
I now know so much about Dolphin excursions</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">www.dolphindiscovery.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">LAS VELAS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>My good friend Lupita Ayala who does a
fantastic job of representing and working with VELAS RESORTS in UK. A super
reception hosted by Lupita (food fabulous) but then it always is if Lupita is
around!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I have not worked with this Property before
but intend to in the Future </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>www.thepalmatplaya.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">My good friend Giuseppe handles a
wonderful selection of Boutique (off the beaten track) Properties so suitable
for my “Client profile”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">LORETO</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Another good friend<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Marcellti Owns two exquisite hotels one in
Loreto (a magical town) and one in La Paz (More to follow on these products)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">ZACATECAS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">PUERTO VALLARTA/NAYARIT</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">The Man himself! Javier Aranda
Pedrero I don’t know anybody who knows as much about this Area as Javier.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">www.visitpuertvallarta.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Another person I must give a special
mention to is Olaf Bock von Gersum. This Man created many years ago a Ground
services operation called: NATIVE TRAILS the man is genius the Company
fantastic. You can have an Itinerary planned and costed in fifteen minutes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">www.nativetrails.de</span></div>
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CALLING</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Dinner with the wonderful Margie
Gostyla of Reynolds and Associates at the R.A.C. In Pall Mall my fabulous Club....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">A sensational Reception Given by
Uniworld at the Chesterfield Hotel Mayfair </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">This was a whole new World for me!
Also, a world of River Cruises I was totally enchanted</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I never knew that so much Luxury existed
aboard a ship having spent my life on and off Aeroplanes I now see before me
absolute paradise?????</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">THE IVY KENSINGTON </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">A fabulous luncheon at this one of
my favourite restaurants, staff are amazing, service fantastic, food divine my
special thanks to Vincente Salas for inviting me. Vincente has headed up the
Mexico tourist of in London and throughout Europe. He has worked like a Trojan!
My thanks also to the General Manager Artan Mesekrani of the Ivy Restaurant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">LONDON</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Is now festooned for Christmas </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">FORTNUM AND MASON</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Go there to Shop, go there for Tea.
At Christmas it is a wonder land so many Mexicans arrive in London and head for
Harrods, but they should include Fortnum and Mason</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">The Marvellous Ground Floor Manager
Christophe de Laroussilhe </span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.fortnumandmason.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1;">www.fortnumandmason.com</span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">THE BRITISH INTERLINE GROUP</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Held there Famous Christmas
Luncheon, I have been a member for many Years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">THE FOREIGN AIRLINES ASSOCIATION </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I was in the chairman of this
association for two years in the name of my beloved MEXICANA AIRLINES, The
current chairman PATRIZIA GALLO Manger Saudi Airlines</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Also attended a Christmas Luncheon
at my favourite India restaurant The Bay Leaf, Whetstone London </span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.bayleaf.co.uk/"><span style="color: #0563c1;">www.bayleaf.co.uk</span></a></span></span><span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">So on this Festive note I wish you
all a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">To all my Mexican Friends FELIZ
NAVIDAD </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">BESOS, ABRAZOS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Cathy Matos X</span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span>Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-30859220964781820672018-07-11T08:30:00.001-07:002018-07-11T08:30:10.548-07:00July 2018
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Believe it or not this
Blog begins in December last year. I set off on what is probably the shortest
visit I have ever made to Mexico City…A 48 hour journey which turned out to be
a complete delight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Delayed flight out of NYC
due to snow. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Sitting in the lounge
listening to Frank Sinatra and Christmas songs, sheer bliss. Took off in a snow
storm. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Glorious service on United.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Arriving at The Four
Seasons Mexico City <a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/mexico/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">https://www.fourseasons.com/mexico/</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">(One of my favourite
Hotels) 2a.m in the morning </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">A
beautifully decorated wedding reception in full swing. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>What could be more wonderful than this glimpse
of upmarket Mexico?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">The New Year
began and it seemed to be Mexico unlimited; from Rick Stein’s wonderful Cookery
programme that visited every State in the Land; to the Movie “Coco”, who cried
the most my grandson or me? The unceasing efforts of the Director of the
Mexican Tourist Office, Vincente Salas, flooding the British Market
continuously with news of Mexico. Even to my turning on the radio and suddenly
hearing the voice of Carlos Frenk, CBE, a Mexican cosmoligist.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Fascinating.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Valentines day came and
went with the great Porlock Oysters. <a href="http://www.porlockbayoysters.co.uk/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.porlockbayoysters.co.uk</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Attended F.A.A. (Foreign Airlines
Association), the oldest Airline Club of its kind in Europe, on behalf of
MAYAIR. http://www.mayair.com.mx</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">The Business Travel Show. <a href="http://www.businesstravelshow.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.businesstravelshow.com</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">On the
subject of Airline Clubs…I also attended the M.E.A. Interline Monthly meeting
for the Interline Association and also the Alitalia meeting held at a fabulous
restaurant in Soho, Enzo the Sicilian Chef. http://www.thesicilianchef.co.uk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">TIANGUIS.
THE MEXICAN TRAVEL MARKET. This year held in MAZATLAN.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">I don’t think there is
enough space to tell you all my own personal thoughts on Mazatlan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">I simply
adored this destination. I was lucky enough to stay at the PUEBLO BONITO EMERALD
BAY. https://www.pueblobonito.com/resorts/emerald-bay What a lovely property,
so pretty, such a spectacular beach. The Historical district simply took my
breath away, So authentic, so REAL MEXICO! I made new friends in Gilberto de </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Toro and
his lovely wife. They have a restaurant called GAIA. <a href="https://www.bing.com/local?lid=YN9001x5882801787814704092&id=YN9001x5882801787814704092&q=Gaia+Bistrot&name=Gaia+Bistrot&cp=23.1992950439453%7e-106.423942565918&ppois=23.1992950439453_-106.423942565918_Gaia+Bistrot"><span style="color: windowtext; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Heriberto
Frias No.1301, Col. Centro, 82000 Mazatlan</span></a>.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"> I am hoping to get a hosted Mexican
Kitchen week here in London for Gilberto; or should I say a Mazatlan Kitchen.
This destination has to be visited, so totally unspoilt. They have little cars
called pulmonias!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>spent my whole time
flying around in these dear little things. I made so many taxi driver
friends…..I flew from Mexico city on Interjet.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>This Airline just gets better and better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">Mexico is made up of 31
separate states, so for example, a Mazatlan trip can be combined with a Copper
Canyon trip (Sinaloa State), on to Zacatecas, the Capital of the State of Zacatecas.
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">I must add here that the organizing
of the Tianguis event was Faultless! My own special thanks goes to a gentleman
named Juan Soria plus my own thank you to Vincente Salas for inviting me...<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">April saw Peter and I take
off on our second TUI Cruise…We took one last year and loved it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Read my
separate Blog on this and see how it went. http://cathymexico.blogspot.com.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Then came
the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan…What a beautiful event and a gorgeous
day. London at its true best. In the evening we went to Maroush. http://www.maroush.com.
This Restaurant never fails to impress, with belly dancing into the early hours!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Attended the
AWTE Benevolent Fund lunch at one of my very special places; THE ROYAL GARDEN
HOTEL. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The wonderful Mark Anderson in
charge; many of my Mexican friends stay here. This was where the England team
stayed in 1966 after the World Cup Win. https://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Now we come therefore, to the subject of
Football….I found myself mesmerised by the Mexico/Korea match! More tears when
they won, they played with their very souls. I was so proud , y “fijate” I am
not even Mexican! And so we come to this month July…A superb “Mexican
Summer<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Fiesta” was held<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>hosted by :-</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">MEXICO
TOURISM BOARD</b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>AERO
MEXCO</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>CHEPE
EXPRESS</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>PUERTO
VALLARTA/RIVIERA NAYARITY</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>AM
RESORTS</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>VELAS
RESORTS</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>JOURNEYMEXICO</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">LOS CABOS
TOURIST BOARD</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; margin: 0px;">IXTAPA/ZIHUATANEJO</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Nieves
Rodriguez is just amazing, what a job she does for Aero Mexico. .and of course,
Vincente was there and we know what a great job he does!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Talking of
working hard… I am very involved now in my new project… to be called</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">THE
PRIVATE MEXICO OF CATHY MATOS</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">“Cathy is offering her 30 years plus of experience and Travel Industry
knowledge, Cathy is about to launch her new portfolio to cover her favourite Hotels
throughout Mexico.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>She wants to provide
a service to luxury destinations, resorts and most of all to cover the States
of Mexico and perhaps to introduce the client to little known destinations.
Cathy would like to help the UK Travel Industry to make the right decision for
their clients.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>For more information
contact <a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/null">cathy@mextours.co.uk</a> or message
through LinkedIn.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;">Please come to know to my Mexico!</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-16529321982364479772018-05-24T06:46:00.000-07:002018-05-24T06:46:02.461-07:00The Cruise - April 2008
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">THE CRUISE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">APRIL 2018</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">DISCOVERY<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am sure if I bring up my Little Blog from 2017
(discovery 1) I will find I have repeated myself a lot!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Never could I have imagined I would enjoy the same
wonderful experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Having returned from our annual Travel Fair in Mexico
just two days before. Very tired and looking forward to a break. We arrived as
foot passengers to Palma Port.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>A little
bit of hassle due to bad</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">signage but check in was smooth and professional…. We were
unable to secure a cabin with balcony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was therefore apprehensive about our “Outside Cabin” <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You have to remember at this point that this
was only the second cruise of my life! I found a crisp , clean and actually cosy
room! We took lunch on board and then looked forward to Siesta!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dinner, excellent a la carte cuisine, <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>beautifully <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>served <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>in
the Italian Restaurant . We were delighted to find Antonio and Nicola (who we
met last year) attending in the
restaurant, both having transferred from Discovery 1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>At sea next day,
sublime relaxation and what did we do?<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Sleep
and read in the quiet </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Veranda <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>“adults
only” section with waiter drinks service!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">CIVITAVECCHIA……. Little<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Seaport Town.. I asked Peter if he wanted to travel the one and half
hours by train to Rome. .I thought we could throw a coin in the Trevi<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Fountain…..we<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>decided we wanted to<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>- guess what?<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>go back on board lunch and yet another
siesta! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">MESSINA:<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>An
absolute blast…. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I personally caught up
with family…Gisela met us at the Town Hall</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Messina is a joy in that you can just leave the ship and
walk into town. Off we went for a typical Sicilian breakfast of Granita and
Brioche ,loads of cream and<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>chocolate
all fabulous from the local café –CIOCCOLATO PURA, Via Consolare Pompea, Villa St.Agata.
(remember you can just catch the bus at the port to St.Agata.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Off then to a gorgeous fish lunch up in the hills through
“Corleone country”. The dishes went on and on …, <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>a whole octopus, mussels cooked in marsala ,
salmon, fresh tuna, crispy whitebait et al.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I never wanted to
leave,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>the restaurant is called La
Trattoria del Marinaio – Via Nazionale, 109 – Galati Marina - Messina<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>-<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>“The
Sailor”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Very sadly returned to the ship..(I could have stayed for
ever !!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">However what a surprise awaited us… There are six
restaurants on board , all good, simple fresh foods. One of the premium
restaurants<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>SURF AND TURF<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>is always booked but suddenly a table had
appeared!! Nothing was to prepare us for this amazing experience . <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I swear I could have closed my eyes and I
could have been in the Dorchester!! Perfect ambience, wines, lobster and Steak…desserts
to die for.!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Me the great “snob” of Travel was speechless for once!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">NAPLES. We immediately caught the bus to the Station
Plaza Garibaldi and caught the train to Sorrento, only 6 euros per person….We
went last year so we had our favourite places!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Back into the City… on the inevitable search for the best
Pizza! The delightful place recommended by James Martin was impossible since
this was the 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup> of May a National holiday. With the queue across
the street we decided not to stand in line and we found our own tiny place down
a side street we would<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>go there <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>again and again in a heartbeat . Scrumptious
pizza, ice cold beer and a real jolly guy.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span lang="ES-MX" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pizzeria
Friggitoria Napoli Centro – Via Miroballo, 29/30 – Napoli – Tel: 081 - 18374528</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Return to the ship and <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>yet another surprise;<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>an invitation to the <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Captain's Table…..This charismatic man was a
delight, Captain Jason Ikiadis… Thank you
so much<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>for our invitation .We then
danced the night away….…</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was over the moon to find a Barman who was from
ACAPULCO, not only that but he remembered the weddings I used to arrange in
Acapulco at fabulous Las Brisas…All those weddings were for Thomson<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>in their heyday.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>THE ELEMIS SPA!!!
I spent a lot of time here with my fab masseuse Teresa.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>For an incurable insomniac …….”Siestas and
Spa’s” are paradise!! <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So there you have it…a perfect 6 days…….at an incredible
price……..PERFECT…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The whole point of me writing these words is to impress what
a great product this is…..To get me on the first Tui (now called Marella)
cruise was a miracle so imagine here I was again on the second one!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Well done Tui and well done everyone we encountered on this
beautiful trip……..</span></div>
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I<span style="font-family: Calibri;"> have recommended our experience to everyone including
many of my data base clients, some dating back<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>many years….I have never made a “Package Tour”<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>but <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>would have absolutely no hesitation In recommending
Tui Cruises to all these “Non Package Tour “ type client…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My biggest thanks have<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>to go to the girls in the my<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Tui
High Street Shop…They did such an excellent job in putting this together…To say
I am a “difficult” client would be an understatement.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px 0px 13.33px;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I am never in one
place for very long and so hard to pin down on dates…..Known in the Travel
Industry as “Only Mexico”!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I now have to add to my Bio…Mexico and TUI!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">..</span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span>Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-71231035797528211762017-10-26T08:13:00.002-07:002017-10-26T08:13:35.213-07:00Summer<br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">It makes me think and take stock
quietly for a minute that I am starting my blog again almost on the anniversary
of the Mexican Earthquake of 1985…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">… I remember every moment of the
Press coverage.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Indeed, I myself arranged
to take 14 Journalists to Mexico City just a week after the event – I was
instrumental in ‘persuading’ the then Director of the world famous Pan Am
Airlines to take tracker dogs and specialist cameras, only 24 hours after the
terrible disaster!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The Journalistic furore has now
thankfully subsided.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>People should
really know how resilient, strong and stoic Mexicans are.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>They will rally round, and work together to
face their disasters with huge strength and immensely positive character.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I have received statements from
our good friends at Mecca (www.viajesmecca.com.mx) </span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Mexitours
(www.mexitours.travel) and Journey Mexico; (www.journeymexico.com) all expertly
and professionally<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; margin: 0px;"> </span></i>put together. These three ground operators are the ‘crème de
la crème’ of DMC companies in Mexico. Please pull up each individual Report to
see the actual situation as it was and how it is now and how totally positive
it all is…..</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red; margin: 0px;"></span></i></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">MAY 2017 our fabulous TUI Cruise,
on the MV Discovery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Having never been on a cruise in
my entire life, I was apprehensive.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>How
very wrong I was – 11 nights of sheer, luxurious bliss!!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I would go again and again, even on my own to
sit in my cabin and experience the amazing Room Service!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">JUNE<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Ascot annual Race meeting</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">As always, fabulous!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Lovely hats, sumptuous picnics, and of
course, splendid horses and racing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">JULY<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Mallorca</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Just hot, hot, hot.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>‘Spent lots of days by the water enjoying the
sun with Boat Charter company<span style="margin: 0px;"> LLAU</span>TS ( <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"><span style="margin: 0px;">lluats@lluats.com</span></a>)
these are lovely typical island boats, and are just a pure joy to experience.
Also had great fun on their ‘paddle surf’ - everyone should do this to get the
core of the body in shape!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">However, not easy when you have all my favourite glorious
Restaurants to visit…</span></div>
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<span lang="ES" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">CALAS CONILLS<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>
+34971239186</span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<a href="http://www.calaconills.com/"><span lang="ES" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;">www.calaconills.com</span></span></a><span lang="ES" style="margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">ES GUIX <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>
- +34971517092</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<a href="http://www.esguix.com/"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;">www.esguix.com</span></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">My absolute favourite hideaway, hidden in the Escorca
mountains.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Next to the Lluc Monastery…… (See comments later).</span></div>
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<span lang="ES-MX" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">LAPIAZZETTA
<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>- +34971672700</span></span></div>
<br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5722899854074827380" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://www.lapiazzettarestaurant.com/"><span lang="ES-MX" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;">www.lapiazzettarestaurant.com</span></span></a><span lang="ES-MX" style="margin: 0px;"></span><br />
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<span lang="ES-MX" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">MESON SON CALIU<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>- +34971680086</span></span><br />
<a href="http://www.mesoncaliu.com/"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;">www.mesoncaliu.com</span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">SA SOCIETAT<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span> - +34 971236566</span></div>
<a href="http://www.sasocietat1929blogspot.com.es/"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;">www.sasocietat1929blogspot.com.es</span></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Situated in Andratx Village.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Simply marvellous!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">BAR CENTRAL<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span> - +34971673692</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">By waterside, My Great friend JOSE………..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">RESTAURANTE MILLOR<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span> - +34971456961</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Situated Near Club Tennis Palma.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">MARISQUERIA GALICIA<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span> - +34971672705</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Situated next to the Church in
Port of Andratx</span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I could go on and on, but the list is endless, this<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>is just a sample of my particular l favourites.
!! </span></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5722899854074827380" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">A Special mention must be made of the hotel, Gran Melia del Mar, Illetas
– An adult only paradise with its small exclusive beautiful beach, only moments
from the City of Palma.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>A very
elegant Pure Class Hotel! </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I have worked for more years then I care to remember, with
my good friend Gabriel Escarrer and his Melia brand within Mexico – I am
so very fond of them all (<span style="margin: 0px;">(https://www.melia.com/es/hoteles/espana/mallorca/gran-melia-de-mar))</span></span><br />
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<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Talking of hotels, I would like to mention a new Boutique
property in the City of Palma, ‘Sant Francesc Hotel Singular’, from the SLH
chain (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">S</b>mall <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">L</b>uxury <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">H</b>otels) – due to
visit soon, I will let you know what it is like!</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">http://www.slh.com/hotels/sant-francesc-hotel-singular/</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">SINEU</span></span></div>
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5722899854074827380" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5722899854074827380" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /></a>
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5722899854074827380" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5722899854074827380" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5722899854074827380" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /></a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5722899854074827380" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br /></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A
special favourite of mine, just an hour from Palma City Centre.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The only existing, live animal market on the
Island every<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Wednesday.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>We normally continue up to Lluc Monastery
after our Market visit. but this time we stayed in a gorgeous little Pension in
the centre of Town (Sineu)..LLUC monastery sadly has become just too
commercial. I can no longer recommend it.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
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</div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> would like to make mention of a very special and enormously helpful
company for Vehicle registration/CAR INSURANCE.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>ZOE LEGGETT.(Palma Nova)…</span></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Zoe Legget,</span><br />
</span></span><br />
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</div>
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">
<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Vehicle and General
Administration,</span><br />
</span></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">
<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Calle Paris 8,</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">07181 Palma Nova,</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Tel. 971 575 041</span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">email - zoejaking@gmail.com</span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"></span><br /></div>
<span style="color: white;"></span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">AUGUST ENGLAND.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Rosewood Hotels, fabulous meeting and lunch with my good friend Andrea
Millar , Director Global Sales Leisure U.K. Bless her, she is so important to
me. We have worked together for years. All Rosewood properties throughout
Mexico are sublime, special mention for LAS VENTANAS,LOS CABOS. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Naturally therefore we met at ROSEWOOD LONDON…I am a huge Fan of THE
HOLBORN DINING ROOM.!! We spent an enjoyable couple of hours discussing “My”
Mexico and how I can help and continue to promote the lovely properties.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">PETER’S BIRTHDAY which falls in the month of August…was spent at THE
MANOR HOUSE HOTEL……</span></span></div>
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Situated in the beautiful village of CASTLE COOMBE. We sat under an
enormous Oak Tree with our</span></span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">champagne and walked for miles across the gorgeous grounds and Golf
Course...</span></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">SEPTEMBER</span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">ROYAL ALBERT HALL. We attended a Proms Night, featuring a Russian Choir
and remarkable solo </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Russian Pianist (Quite Breathtaking………. Denis Matsuev.)</span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">A.W.T.E. AWARDS (ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN TRAVEL EXECUTIVES) I AM A LONG
STANDING Member of this Association. A magnificent vehicle for Business
Networking.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">F.A.A. (Association of Foreign Airlines.) Monthly Meeting held at MELIA
London .www foreignairlines.co.uk.</span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">A visit to London from by my good friend DANIEL MELLADO… SECRETS AKUMAL.
Previously at DREAMS<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>TULUM. I am
famously known for working with small Boutique Hotels. I always however turn to
these aforementioned properties when I need an upmarket ALL INCLUSIVE</span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
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<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">OCTOBER</span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">GRIMSDYKE HOTEL. </span></span><a href="http://www.grimsdyke.com/"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: blue;">www.grimsdyke.com</span></span></a><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">.... I attended the wedding Fair in my capacity as “The Expert for
Mexican Weddings and Honeymoons”</span></span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">ITALY</span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">A glorious visit to HOTEL CARUSO BELMOND….….Words fails me!! It was
spectacular…..Sheer Bliss…..</span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I enjoyed every single moment… The Village of RAVELLO, so quaint, so
exceptionally tranquil. My heartfelt thanks to the General Manager Franco
Girasoli….So visible, attentive and generous…….Anyone who knows me is aware
that it was me who discovered MAROMA on Riviera Maya when it was just a private
home, it turned into a masterpiece of a Boutique Hotel and is now superbly
managed by BELMOND. These properties are just sensational I have no other
word! overnight stay in Sorrento where I found a very special and very
romantic Restaurant…..CHIBLI …..VIA MARINA PICOLA.TEL.0818784063. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Ask for (The new man in my life)!!! ORLANDO….</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">We flew to Naples with my adored MONARCH AIRLINES….. How sad...this
wonderful Company so many years…Fabulous Staff…NICOLA JACKSON, my Dear Friend
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>first ever!!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Having been more or less “Born “on an
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My Criteria was<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>it
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>itinerary was not
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was “Blown” away by how efficient it all was… The Boarding
was seamless…..We found ourselves in what felt like minutes on <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>deck 8 <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>in a cabin with balcony…..With a Bath!! I was <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>in heaven, having thought it would be a
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">DAY ONE<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>AT SEA……I
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Spa services were excellent I could not fault
them…Jeanette<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>was probably one of the
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Masseuse I have ever had….. There was even a Mexican<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Facial Specialist<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>on the team Erik Bierge. I felt completely at
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A great Japanese Acupuncturist Toyohari.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Evening was enchanting.. We ate in the Italian where we met
wonderful Antonio Maître<span style="margin: 0px;"> D</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">( He gave me his recipe for Limoncello) for which I will
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Danced the Night away until the early hours…..There was a
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">all kinds of jive, Ballroom, Salsa; you name it they were
doing it and in Jimmie Choo Heels!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">DAY TWO:<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>MESSINA…. I
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">DAY THREE: NAPLES…….Took the train to POMPEI..I was last
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In 1985 !!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>My
Goodness it has developed.. I love my MAYAN ruins but this Italian Masterpiece
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The rest of the days just blended into more and more
relaxation and calmness.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I just could
not get over how helpful everyone was both on board and within all the docking
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So different from the stressed Airport environment!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Finally a very
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Captain Hugh for being so charming and<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>handsome
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Also to Tomislav
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Fabulous….I travelled in Comfort Class which I love….Plus I flew from Bristol. .which I love even more!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Arrival Mexico City via Amsterdam, smooth and efficient as always…..</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Met by my wonderful Mauricio. “ FIRST CLASS” This company take such excellent care of our Clients.</span></i></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">FOUR SEASONS</span><span style="color: #23518b; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">http://www.fourseasons.com/mexico</span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i>“Blown Away” by this gorgeous Hotel.</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i> </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i>What a transformation this property has had…..</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i>I always say I like a</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i> </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i>Hotel</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i> </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i>that I look forward to returning to in the evening!….You don’t actually have to “return”, </i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i>Everything you need is here. Pool</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i>…</i></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i>Spa…such pretty gardens…..</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Slick, sophisticated</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">, </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">trendy</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">, </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">elegant small Boutique</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">hotel.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">To see my good friend Michael Chichen.</span></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><i>Simply the best!!</i></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">COSMETIC SURGEON – Tel: 00 5272 3182 Email: </span></i></b><b><i><span lang="ES-MX" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-color: black; color: white;">eddworld@mac.com</span></a></span></i></b><b><i><span lang="ES-MX" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"> </span></i></b><b><i><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Yes I have a facelift on the horizon!!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Travelled to </span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">CUERNAVACA</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> and my “second home”!! </span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">HACIENDA DE CORTES</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">..</span></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx/en/</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Arrived in time for the famous Saturday Buffet. This simply cannot be beaten. </span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Lovely memories from these gardens and pool area. At night a Romantic Escape from reality…! </span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Call me at “My Private Mexico” or "Cathy Matos Mexican Tours" for more details of this lovely property</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Glorious comfort, T.V. Snack, toilet and reclining seats, excellent service…4 hours to Acapulco…..</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">My very favourite Hotel in all the World. Room 508…</span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Room service sublime</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Attended a few functions of the World Famous Chef, Susanna Palazuelos</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">,</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> this woman just gets better and better…</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">.</span></span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">In fact “Nobody does it Better!!!</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Invited by my good friend Vincente Salas, the Director of the Mexican Tourist Office U.K.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Vincente does an excellent job and he was just the perfect host for me in Acapulco.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">My good friend… Eloisa Vadillo,</span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"> concentrates on properties:</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">As everyone who knows me knows…I adore </span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">COZUMEL</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">….</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">A very private very, very special Hotel situated between Merida and Celestun on the coast…</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">This gorgeous Hotel in Merida. they were not in attendance but I intend to work a lot with this property in the future.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Bumped into my old friend Alvaro Zubeldia who now owns </span></i><i><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Hotel Palomar </span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">in San Miguel Allende.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">As most people know I have the Offices in U.K. for this small Airline. </span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Great frequent flights to Cozumel from Cancun, between </span></i><i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Cancun and Chetumal.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">New find for Cathy Matos…..Perfect for the one or two night stopover for our clients en route to Tulum/Merida etc.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">I met up with all my friends from this fabulous region…</span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="ES-MX" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"> </span></i><i><span lang="ES-MX" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Laura Martinez Iturribaria - </span></i><i><span lang="ES-MX" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">Director Tourist Promotion for Oaxaca </span></i><b><i><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";"><a href="http://www.oaxaca.gob.mx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">www.oaxaca.gob.mx</span></a><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> </span></span></i></b></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">I Love </span><b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">ACAPULCO.</span></b><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">..being the eternal Romantic that I am. ..I so enjoy the history of this place. In the 50’s …</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri";">The Hollywood stars flocked here .Sinatra had a home, also Merle Oberon( Most people reading this would not have a clue who Merle Oberon was)!!!</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri";">How sad that so much bad press has almost destroyed this authentic Mexican resort….but not for me. I still enjoy the peace of the place the tranquillity and the sheer “Mexicaness “ of it. The sophistication and most important of all STYLE!!</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri";">“Come to know my Private Mexico “…………………………………(As it really is)…….!</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; margin: 0px;">The Travel Market was a great success - en hora Buena Acapulco. See letter below</span></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">April 2017.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Dear Cathy Matos,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">We wish to express our gratitude and appreciation for your participation during the recent 42</span><sup><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup><span style="background-color: black; color: white;"> Tianguis Turistico that took place in Acapulco last March.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">We are pleased to inform you that this Tianguis edition concluded very successfully and would like to share with you some of the most relevant figures:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">There were 705 Exhibiting Companies in 545 Business Suites with more than 3,000 Exhibitors as well as the presence of more than 1,600 Buyers from 88 different Countries carrying out more than 37,000 appointments.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">These numbers are the result, among others, of your presence and enthusiastic participation in this Premier Mexico Tourism event.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Thank you very much again and look forward for your participation in tin Mazatlan for Tianguis 2018!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Cordially yours,</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; margin: 0px;">Ghyslaine Richaud</span><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif" , serif , "emojifont";">This is a great association. I am proud to have been a Member for so long….. .. Going through a difficult personal time as I am at the moment, apart from the professionalism of A.W.T.E. I find comfort and support in the comradeship.</span></i></div>
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Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-29903541086603566042017-01-12T06:54:00.000-08:002017-01-12T06:54:03.569-08:00
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Part 1<br />
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My journey began Sunday 13th November at Heathrow Terminal 4 late evening. I
boarded Aero Mexico direct flight to Mexico City. Friendly check-in. Seated next
to a young mother with 3 year old twins and a 7 year old!<br />
Why Aero Mexico! <a href="http://aeromexico.com/"><span style="color: blue;">aeromexico.com</span></a> Well
this is one of the reasons....Stewardesses: Sweet and caring, they helped this
single mother with her 3 children so very well .This was all in Economy.
Friendly service and smooth flight.<br />
This is "My" Mexico! so I like to travel with my fellow
Mexicans......<br />
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The journey takes approximately 13 hours give or take arriving at 4.30am into
terminal two Mexico City, Smooth connection with a 7am departure onto Los
Cabos. A one hour 50 minute flight, what a joy to see the sun break through the
clouds to land in this amazing temperature. Arriving would you believe
and ready to check into Hotel by 9AM. This of course, with the help of our
D.M.C. (Ground Handlers) EPIC they are without a doubt superb, there is nothing
they do not know about this incredible part of Mexico.<br />
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<a href="http://www.epic.com.mx/"><span style="color: blue;">www.epic.com.mx</span></a> <br />
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You would not believe what there is to see and do here, not just the
whales...to find out more you have to ask
me..........................................!<br />
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SHERATON GRAND HACIENDA DEL MAR. <a href="http://www.sheratonhaciendadelmar.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.sheratonhaciendadelmar.com</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Before
I <span style="color: black;">begin to describe this property let </span>me tell
you the many facets of a Hotel that I look for. I need always to "look
forward to coming back every evening" I need to know and be able to work
with the Director either in house or Sales.<br />
Ricardo Iriate ticks all the Boxes. He is a great Sales Director and loves his
property. (see later special deals for My Private Mexico!!)<br />
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So, to return to my "Journey" The room, bearing in mind I checked
in <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://25/"><span style="color: blue;">at 9am</span></a> was not only
ready but exquisite, I collapsed on the gorgeous bed and looked at the fabulous
view of rolling sand dunes, golf course and endless beach. I also looked in
envy at the Margaritas being served at the swim up bar!! However not for us as
we were off on our familiarisation Tour<span style="color: #1f497d;">! </span><span style="color: black;">We at Mexican Tours have been offered a fantastic rate from
The Sheraton. We also offer a 25 minute massage to be taken any time during
clients stay.</span></span></div>
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First stop...My adored CASA NATALIA <a href="http://www.casanatalia.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.casanatalia.com</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">We have been working with this
lovely small property for over 20 years.<br />
Nat<span style="color: #1f497d;">h</span>alie the Owner runs this 16 room gem
with style and an incredible energy... She looks fabulous and is a great
friend. Taking care of our special clients in such an amazing way. Her husband
Chef and Owner of MI COCINA is known as the Jamie Oliver of Mexico!! They
now have an Oyster Bar sheer Bliss!!!<br />
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We then set off on the ART TOUR of San Jose.<br />
A new feature for us. Stopping off at famous "Lupita"......My
type of Street Food.......<br />
Everything straight from the Sea. Crabs, Shrimp, Lobster et al.<br />
Lots of Tequila and Ice cold Mexican Beer.<br />
One has to admire at all times the fantastic climate here, always a breeze and
dessert sunshine.....<br />
It never seems to be oppressive<br />
I was here in this Paradise to attend THE ANNUAL SUMMIT Meeting. Organised and
arranged by my good friend Manuel Diez Cebrian........The whole event was
perfectly orchestrated.<br />
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Apart from the Summit Meeting I was here to see my favourite properties plus up
and coming new hotels such as...<br />
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Mar Adentro Hotel & Residences <a href="http://www.maradentrocabos.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.maradentrocabos.com</span></a><br />
<span style="color: black;">This hotel has to be seen to be believed! A white
structure beautifully designed, Italian furniture and an outstanding bar and
restaurant area. Again very, very important Director. As I mention above one of
the features I look for when working with a property has to be the fact that I
know personally the director of a property. </span><br />
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One & Only Palmilla Los Cabos <a href="http://www.oneandonlypalmilla.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.oneandonlypalmilla.com</span></a><br />
WOW! WOW! WOW!<br />
Me who thinks I know everything there is know about "My Mexico" was
totally blown away!! I went for an inspection visit to which I allocated 20
minutes for and was there for two hours and still did not see, touch and feel
everything! In my opinion this the top of the tree. Yes it is beyond five star
and yes it is expensive. If you want the absolute best in ultimate luxury then
this is it! No question!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Grand
Velas <a href="http://www.velasresorts.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.velasresorts.com</span></a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This
is the new property of this company. I stand by what I have always said “Velas
is the most up market all inclusive” on the market. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">THE CAPE by Thompson <a href="http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/The-Cape-Los-Cabos"><span style="color: blue;">www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/The-Cape-Los-Cabos</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This is an amazing place situated nearer to the famous arch in
Cabo San Lucas. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The views are simply spectacular… and the food!! We had a Japanese
Mexican Fusion Taster menu...Words fail me.!!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">My good friend Jorge Villarreal (ex One and Only is the man
in charge) </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Capella Pedragal </span><span lang="ES-MX" style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.theresortatpedregal.com/"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: blue;">www.theresortatpedregal.com</span></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Peter Bowling turned this property into the great success it is.
Peter as I have afore mentioned is now Managing Director for One & Only
Palmilla.</span></div>
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My emotional return to Las Ventanas Al Paraiso <a href="http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.rosewoodhotels.com</span></a><br />
This property is Iconic, opened by The <span style="color: #1f497d;">W</span>onderful
Ed Steiner, it remains the same, standing there like a great Shrine to the man!<br />
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By the way I am also travelling with Jennifer Ponton of GTA Travel.<br />
Very soon to be the new “Me” what she does not know about Mexico. .Nobody
does..!! (except me of course!)</span></div>
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THE RESORT OF LOS CABOS IN MY OWN WORDS:<br />
Firstly the climate - it is just the best! Always a breeze, no humidity, blue
clear skies and miles and miles of beech. A dessert landscape surrounded by The
Sea of Cortez and The Pacific Ocean, simply spectacularly beautiful. A land of
constant exploring. If I were planning an itinerary for you the client this is
an idea of what I would include:<br />
- Snorkelling (see Epic)<br />
- Fishing<br />
- Horse Riding: I revisited my good friend Don Francisco who has a ranch across
from Las Ventanas. I actually wanted some advise about my own horse which he
very kindly gave me.<br />
- Hire a car <a href="http://www.hertzmexico.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.hertzmexico.com</span></a>
and travel to La Paz (Seafood Heaven) or even onto totally unspoilt little
Loreto. There is a new road from Los Cabos to La Paz so it is a two hour
journey. This can be done as a day trip from Los Cabos but I would suggest that
you turn it into a separate small extension tour and visit the whales from this
area.</span></div>
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Hotel El Ganzo <a href="http://www.elganzo.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.elganzo.com</span></a><br />
I have saved this hotel until last! Remember my comments ref hotel
Directors, well they do not come any better than our very own Ella Messerli,
the epitome of a hotelier. Ella will take care of you from morning until
night attending to your every need and request. They even have
their own Recording Studio and all that goes with that….<br />
El Ganzo an art gem - quirky, barefoot luxury, so tucked away it is almost a
"secret"!!!<br />
Situated by the marina of San Jose It even has a swimmable beach area. Just so
different, it literally breaths art, music and creativity. Available for
art exhibitions. Food simple and sensational, I tasted my first ever “<span style="color: black;">Pastry</span> la Opera “!!!<br />
Rates are surprisingly low, ask me!<br />
Fabulous Wedding venue. Has its own Island<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>with
snorkelling !!</span></div>
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18th November......<br />
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Sadly said farewell to Los Cabos and back to Mexico City...</span></div>
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have just walked from The Intercontinental Hotel to the top of Reforma to the
glorious residential area of Las Lomas. Sunshine, lovely manicured gardens, the
zoo situated in Chapultepec Park. This is Mexico - Beverley Hills eat your
heart out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I
love to be in the capital at the weekend..! Such a Happy Family
environment..... I always take a stroll down Avenue Reforma to look at the Art
exhibitions and of course to walk in the Park and visit the famous Zoo..!!<br />
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I made a visit to some of my favourite properties.<br />
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OBELISK.... Situated in the upmarket district of Polanco<span style="color: #1f497d;"> - </span><a href="http://www.suitesobelisk.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.suitesobelisk.com</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This is a rare and very special property. They are apartments and
excellent value for money. Kosher kitchen available. </span></div>
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MARQUIS REFORMA...situated on the Avenida Reforma. I always refer to this as a
"Woman’s Hotel" It is so stylish and elegant , also very pretty....<br />
<a href="http://www.marquisreforma.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.marquisreforma.com</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">HOTEL
BUSUE... Only 11 rooms...Also situated in Polanco...One of my absolute
treasured Private Residences<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Then
the pinnacle of my favourite things. </span><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">HACIENDA DE
CORTES.... </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com/"><span lang="ES-MX" style="mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;"><span style="color: blue;">www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com</span></span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">I have written so much about this
adored place...I love to be here amongst the tranquil lovely old gardens... to
relax by the pool under the gorgeous climate of Cuernavaca.. and of course the
food is fabulous...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hello Everyone, Long time ‘no speak’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><st1:place w:st="on">Mexico</st1:place>
News: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Las Ventanas (Rosewood)
<a href="https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/las-ventanas-los-cabos">https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/las-ventanas-los-cabos</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Long time since I
have heard from Las Ventanas but I have certainly spent a lot of time at
Rosewood in <st1:city w:st="on">London</st1:city>
<a href="https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/London">https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/London</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p>The gorgeous dining room at Rosewood is my favourite eating
spot <a href="https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/london/dining/holborn-dining-room">https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/london/dining/holborn-dining-room</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I am actually going to Los Cabos in November so I really
look forward to visiting Las Ventanas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Casa Que Canta <a href="http://www.lacasaquecanta.com/en/m_1_Home.php">http://www.lacasaquecanta.com/en/m_1_Home.php</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /><br />Oh what wonderful memories from this hotel situated in Zihuatanejo….. Mexico at its best! Beautiful, very private suites built into the cliff side. No children under 16. Contact us for details as we have special privileges for our clients. This hotel has bags of style!<br /><br />LE REVE. My little gem, hidden along the coast of the Riviera Maya. Contact us for details or better still visit WTM to meet Julieta the Sales Manager. Find her on the Mexican Stand, she will be there every day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Casa Natalia – Los Cabos <a href="http://casanatalia.com/">http://casanatalia.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I am over the moon to have been invited to the Summit to be
held in Los Cabos. This will give me an opportunity to see my good friends at
Casa Natalia<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hacienda de Cortes - Cuernavaca <a href="http://www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx/">http://www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Our dear friends Juan (Director of the Hacienda) and <st1:city w:st="on">Alma</st1:city> came to <st1:city w:st="on">London</st1:city>
to visit. My wonderful Assistant, Dominic (their son) sadly returned to <st1:country-region w:st="on">Mexico</st1:country-region> with
them! So I lost my valued Admin Man!! Hopefully he will come back soon!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Copper</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Canyon</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Also visiting us was Gaby and her son from the Copper Canyon
http://mexicoscoppercanyon.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We had a lot of fun showing them around. Harry Potter,
Buckingham Palace etc. Did a lot of
shopping especially at one of my favourite places situated very close to both
Palaces, Buckingham and St.James (please see ‘London’ section)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cozumel <a href="http://cozumelcruiseexcursions.net/what-to-do-in-cozumel.html">http://cozumelcruiseexcursions.net/what-to-do-in-cozumel.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> My adored <st1:place w:st="on">Island</st1:place>. Who could have believed I would switch on my TV a
few weeks ago to see <st1:place w:st="on">Cozumel</st1:place>
spread all over the screen. I was in Heaven!! Me who NEVER watches sport !!!
ever!! A bit of <st1:place w:st="on">Cozumel</st1:place> news, the
Intercontinental (one of my favourites) is undergoing total refurbishment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The lovely Aura Hotel - I can’t wait to see. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My most wonderful friend Don Nassim sadly died a few days
short of his 100<sup>th</sup> Birthday in the Summer. He was truly MR COZUMEL.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Merida<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.merida.gob.mx/turismo/index_in.htm">http://www.merida.gob.mx/turismo/index_in.htm</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We have resumed working with Amigo Yucatan I am so pleased –
I simply adore Don Jorge. His knowledge of the <st1:state w:st="on">Yucatan</st1:state> is second to none. I could not live
without him and value him as one of my ‘best’ friends in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Mexico</st1:country-region>. Anyone
out there who needs help planning an archaeological tours please seek help from
“Amigo Yucatan”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">For all those special “secret places” ask for me !!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Heard from my Dear friend Reyna Luna from the Ritz <a href="http://www.ritzacapulco.com/">http://www.ritzacapulco.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Dearest Reyna always keeps me in touch with what is
happening in my wonderful Acapulco. How I love this destination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Sadly Reyna told me that our good Amigo Tim Campion, original
Manager of the Ritz had died! My goodness the fights he and me used to have!!
There were times when the Hotel was completely full with our Clients. My
endless telephone calls from <st1:city w:st="on">London</st1:city>
to Tim in the middle of the night checking up on things used to drive Tim mad!
But boy did we have fun ‘making up’!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Las Brisas <a href="https://www.brisas.com.mx/hotels/acapulco">https://www.brisas.com.mx/hotels/acapulco</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">One of the most beautiful and treasured hotels in all of
Mexico and possibly the World in my opinion! How I long to return. I could write
a book on Las Brisas. “Maybe I will” one day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Tianguis is returning to Acapulco next year!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Las Velas - Puerto Vallarta<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Met with my dear friend Lupita Ayala the UK director of
Velas properties in the UK.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">They have recently added a new Hotel to their Portfolio.
Details to follow. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Obelisk and Las Alcobas. Can’t wait to see my friends at
these two beautiful properties when I’m back in November. With us at Mexican
Tours it is all about style. If it hasn’t got style I don’t work with it! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">News from <st1:city w:st="on">London</st1:city><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well! The most important event was Charlie’s first day at
Big School.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">“What did you have for lunch” I enquired on his first day! “Abu”
he said “there was rice, pasta, baked beans and couscous” – “so what did you
choose?” I said…… "Abu I had it all, I was hungry!!!” </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That’s my boy</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Needless to say when all my visitors from Mexico were here
we did a lot of shopping – I made a visit to one of my favourite shops, William
Evans <a href="http://www.williamevans.com/">www.williamevans.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Customer Service was second to none. Vanessa Scaccia is
a joy to shop with.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I am hoping to return with my Father Christmas hat on soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">John’s Birthday <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">John Wales CEO of Encore Theatre tickets (my son in law) was
celebrated at The st Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Excellent entertainment was
provided by Fiona Mcelroy and Big Mamma’s Door.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Tea at Fortnums – Wonderful as always<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Believe it or not I am sitting writing this in the glorious
gardens of the Grimsdyke Hotel on this fabulous Autumn day with not a cloud in
the sky. The birdsong is wonderful <a href="http://www.grimsdyke.com/">http://www.grimsdyke.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We stayed here overnight for my Birthday. My goodness how
well deserved are chef Darren’s A.A. rosettes.
All our Mexican visitors Juan, Alma, Gaby and Benjamin stayed at the
Grimsdyke<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Also as a treat for my Birthday we went to see Carlos Acosta
at the Royal Albert Hall. Viva <st1:country-region w:st="on">Cuba</st1:country-region>!!
The catering presented by Rhubarb was outstanding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">September 22<sup>nd</sup>
- I attended the Worldwide Cancer coffee morning at our favourite Gastro
Pub ‘The Rising Sun’ <o:p></o:p>http://www.therisingsunmillhill.com/</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Foreign Airlines Association (FAA) celebrated their 70<sup>th</sup>
Anniversary at Lords Cricket ground. Beautiful evening sitting high above the
pitch with the sunset alongside a very Dear Friend (he knows who he is!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I was Chairperson for a couple of years, my Vice Chairperson
at that time was the lovely Sandra who was then Royal Brunei Airlines. We had
such fun doing this job together. Looking forward to the Christmas function
which will be held at the Melia White House. I’m so hoping that me good friend
Gabriel (CEO of Melia Worldwide) will pay us a visit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Lots of visits to one of our favourite places The Bay Leaf <span style="color: #1e7d83;"><a href="http://www.bayleaf.co.uk/">www.<b>bayleaf</b>.co.uk</a></span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Also, lots of visits to Seawise <b><span style="color: #1e7d83;">seawisecamden</span></b><span style="color: #1e7d83;">.com</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Camden</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Town</st1:placetype></st1:place>.<span style="color: #1e7d83;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Another of our favourite restaurants, the lovely Patio Restaurant,
Hammersmith. Telephone 0208 7435194. My
lovely Polish friend Ewa K Michalik.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Spent a lot of time at The Ivy , Kensington High
Street. Lots of style, great food, my
kind of place!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">News from Devon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I visited the famous Widecombe Fair <a href="http://www.widecombefair.com/">http://www.widecombefair.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">as I do every year, dating back to the 11th Century. My good friend Jez Wilkinson was there
signing copies of his book, ‘The Well-Watered Land’. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Oyster Shack <a href="http://www.oystershack.co.uk/">http://www.oystershack.co.uk/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">one of our favourite places. Ask for Joe the ‘Manager’ good
bloke!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The fish shop in Shaldon. <a href="http://www.shaldon-village.co.uk/eat.asp?id=128">http://www.shaldon-village.co.uk/eat.asp?id=128</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This is a fabulous couple, always working, always helpful.
We actually ring ahead from the Motorway on our way down from <st1:city w:st="on">London</st1:city>
to <st1:place w:st="on">Devon</st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And finally, enjoyed a sensational evening and a performance
of La Traviata. We stayed at a dream of a place Overton Manor <a href="http://www.overton.manor.co.uk/">www.overton.manor.co.uk</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This is truly the most fabulous Bed and Breakfast I’ve ever
stayed in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Mallorca <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Spent time for my birthday at my favourite restaurant Es
Guix. <a href="http://www.esguix.com/restaurant/English_-_Restaurant_Majorca.html">http://www.esguix.com/restaurant/English_-_Restaurant_Majorca.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><br />Also spent time with my friend Juan Sanchis, CLINICA IBO<br />CAMINO DELA VILETA, 30, Palma de Mallorca<br /><a href="http://www.ibo.es/equipomedico">www.ibo.es/equipomedico</a></span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">He operated on my eyes 10 years ago with laser surgery and
correcting a lazy left eye. In my
opinion he is the best eye surgeon in Spain.
Since the operation I have never looked back!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-87191990497281670762016-07-25T12:27:00.002-07:002016-07-25T12:27:28.819-07:00Summer News<div class="x_MsoNormal" style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Long time since I’ve said anything on my blog!! So much has been changing and going on in my life!!<br /><br />So let’s begin……</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In April I took Andrew to attend the Mexican Travel Fair called "Tianguis". This year it was held in Guadalajara.<br /><br />Andrew Russell is an experienced and exciting travel entrepreneur who approached me in November last year to help him put together bespoke programs featuring “My Mexico” and Central America generally. I’ve been looking to change direction for a while and I’m also very interested to pass on my 35 year’s experience and knowledge of arranging tailor-made experiences for elite guests in Mexico, Guatemala Belize and Cuba.<br />So, you’ll be pleased to know, I hope, that I will be staying around for a while to ensure that our usual high standards continue to be met and the reading my blog for a while longer.<br />Please refer to my website <a href="http://www.mextours.co.uk/" id="x_mcntLPlnk22400" target="_blank">www.mextours.co.uk</a> in the meantime until our new joint one is completed and launched.<br />"Let us design your perfect trip to our wonderful Mexico"<br /><br />So Cathy will stay but will be working together with Andrew and his team. I know I’m placing my legacy in safe hands!</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #212121;">I’m busy at the moment producing a new portfolio of amazing places to stay & visit in Mexico both on line and in print. We’ll be ready with it shortly. I’ll let you know, when, Apart from Tianguis, this was the reason I was in Mexico with Andrew.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #212121;">I flew into Mexico on United Airlines – absolutely excellent service, fun happy cabin crew (I should know as a used to be one) !</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #212121;">Arrived at my adored Mexico City, raining as usual. I don’t think I’ve ever arrived in Mexico City other than in a rain cloud. It always seems to when I arrive. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: #212121;">I was met by Maurici</span>o </span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">of the Transfers /Tours Company “FIRST CLASS”. He</span><span style="color: #212121; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> has been meeting our Clients for over 25 years....Super comfortable limousine. We also boo</span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">k </span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">all our very special excursions</span><span style="color: #212121; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> through this great company</span><span style="color: #212121; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">For example……</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">CITY TOUR/ SATURDAY BAZAAR (My own personal favourite</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">!!)</span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> This wonderful old area of Coyoacan epitomises the </span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“</span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">old</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">”</span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Mexico , the era of the 1920´s elegant old homes and glorious Gardens.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Years ago Mexican Tours used to host a Tour every Wednesday called HOMES AND GARDENS OF MEXICO</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">…</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Andrew and I then drove to CUERNAVACA.... to be welcomed at the fabulous HACIENDA DE CORTES..... This property is an authentic 16th century home, originally built by Hernan Cortes as his own residence. Lovely Courtyard Rooms.... Food sensational...Sunday Buffet is legendary ! </span></div>
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Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-5809631061913082152016-04-01T03:41:00.000-07:002016-04-01T03:41:48.905-07:00Mallorca February 2016<div class="ecxMsoNormal">
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<i><span>I arrived here at the age of 16 and thought I had arrived in Paradise! It is still Paradise so many years later….</span></i></div>
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<i><span>I wish I had a dollar for every time someone has said to me during the past month…”I never knew Mallorca was so glorious”!!</span></i></div>
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<i><span>Why? Because of the recent T.V. series “The Night Manager”…filmed above Pollensa…</span></i> <i><span><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1399664/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0072c6;">http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1399664/</span></a></span></i></div>
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<i><span>Of course it is glorious this is why I spend a lot of time here…. In February the Island is pink because of the millions of almond trees covered in blossom. Cold and Cosy at night , sunshine during the day …Winter time spent with friends at our favourite Restaurants….</span></i></div>
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<i><span>GALICIA run by the same family since the 70’s.. fresh fish. I had the absolute honour on this last visit, my dear friend Toni made a Paella just for me..!! Authentic Paella cannot be prepared for less then two people so no restaurant offers this special service…!</span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="ES-MX">LA PIAZZETA also in Puerto Andratx… </span></i><i><span>Italian super dishes…The lovely Martin who always makes me feel so welcome…</span></i></div>
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<i><span>Everything sourced from these lovely hills overlooking Pollensa…Goat, Suckling Pig…Roast Lamb…Just Divine….</span></i></div>
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<i><span>And talking Health. I am a devoted “Fan” of SANITAS.. This is a Private Health Care Company… I am a long standing Member so cannot speak more highly of their services…..Ultimate state of the Art Hospitals, Specialists, and of course Dentists!!</span></i></div>
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January 2016……..Lest we forget…..!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">There are many
very prominent Jewish Families throughout Mexico. I have had the pleasure of working on some
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<span lang="EN-US">Mexico City has
many centrally located synagogues. Plus Hotels with Kosher Kitchens. One
such property is a particular choice for
me. Suites Obelisk. Situated in Polanco.
This Hotel is firmly featured in “My Private Mexico” </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.suitesobelisk.com/">www.suitesobelisk.com</a></span><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">September is the
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my Birthday... and what a Birthday!!… I did not know until the morning in
question that we were to leave at 9.30a.m. for PARIS…. Everything had been
arranged by our good friend Mike Clark. </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.hospitalityline.co.uk/">www.hospitalityline.co.uk</a></span><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">All a total
surprise to me….The journey was fantastic!!!… I threw together a picnic …which
was completely unnecessary since the food sold on board is super not to mention
the great wines.…Nothing can compare with the<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Comfort, luxury and
total no hassle of this travel..!! No Airports,
No Crowds. .Bliss! We walked to our little Hotel…personally selected by
my Dear husband </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.hotel-opera-faubourg-paris.com/"><span lang="EN">www.hotel-opera-faubourg-paris.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US">...I was
immediately off shopping of course what joy I was within walking distance of
Galeria La Fayette! Our evening was just an explosion of excitement and
Romance!!! This is the only way I can describe it all!! A Dinner Cruise but not
just any cruise…My oh my it was out of this world….Yachts de Paris </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.ydp.fr/">www.ydp.fr</a></span><span lang="EN-US">…..I was in heaven!!……..The
Next Day my same Dear Husband insisted… we visit a Restaurant by the Gare de
Nord!!!I thought “Why on earth would he choose here!!… I argued of course
because I had wanted to visit Le Petit Zinc a blast from my past!! but No he would
not budge we were going to go here </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.terminusnord.com/">www.terminusnord.com</a></span><span lang="EN-US"> adamant!!
Guess why…. As we sat there in the glorious sunshine with our Oysters and
Champagne who should be running across the road but my adored little Charlie
with his Mother and Father!!All the way from Kings Cross!! I have no words!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I cannot wait to
do this all over again..!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">EUROSTAR TICKS
ALL MY BOXES..! Thanks to Sarah Gaze for all her efficient help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">CANCUN TRAVEL MART. OCTOBER 2015<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">We attended this
Industry Travel Fair expertly put together by the great LIZZIE COLE.…. </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.cancuntravelmart.com/">www.cancuntravelmart.com</a></span><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">LGW/CUN THOMAS
COOK… Excellent Service. Excellent Flight…….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Met by our
Ground Handlers MAYALAND TRAVEL… lovely Car. Gorgeous Pink Roses….I have worked
with Mayaland for 30 years! Owned by Fernando Barbachano, My dear Friend. The
Barbachano Dynasty…..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">A Story all its
own to be told another day! </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.mayaland.com/">www.mayaland.com</a></span><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">LE REVE….Arriving
just as the sun was setting….. at this my treasured Boutique property… Cocktail
awaiting … Room Gorgeous! Dinner a small triumph. Toni and Julieta have
made this Gourmet all inclusive plan something really special ……My Home from
Home…… </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.hotellereve.com/"><span lang="EN-GB">www.hotellereve.com</span></a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Many
visits to The Private Mexico Hotels Collection …made very difficult by the fact
that I had by this time managed to break my Leg!!! Not knowing it was actually
fractured I literally walked through the pain and just drank loads of
margaritas!! <o:p></o:p></div>
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SECRETS
AKUMAL <span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.secretsresorts.com/akumal-riviera-maya"><span lang="EN">www.secretsresorts.com/akumal-riviera-maya</span></a></span><cite><span lang="EN"> </span></cite><o:p></o:p></div>
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Attended
the grand opening of this property. Daniel Mellado (probably the best Sales
Director in the World!!) had asked me personally to attend so broken leg or not
I was determined to go!! Journey made easier by the fact that lovely Eugene
Rybeki owner of AMSTAR had us chauffer driven there <span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.amstardmc.com/"><span lang="EN">www.amstardmc.com</span></a></span><cite><span lang="EN"> </span></cite><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="ES-MX">MELIA PARADISUS… </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.paradisus.com/"><span lang="ES-MX">www.paradisus.com</span></a></span><span lang="ES-MX"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-MX">KIN SOL SOLEIL …… </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.kinsolsoleil.com/"><span lang="ES-MX">www.kinsolsoleil.com</span></a></span><span lang="ES-MX"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-MX">ESCENCIA……. </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.hotelesencia.com/"><span lang="ES-MX">www.hotelesencia.com</span></a></span><span lang="ES-MX"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-MX">CASA TURQUESA… </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.casaturquesa.com/"><span lang="EN-GB">www.casaturquesa.com</span></a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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SECRETS
AKUMAL. <span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.secretsresorts.com/akumal-riviera-maya"><span lang="EN-GB">www.secretsresorts.com/akumal-riviera-maya</span></a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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VICEROY…
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/rivieramaya"><span lang="EN-GB">www</span>.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/rivieramaya</a></span><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background: white;">All these Hotels have been personally chosen by me to
be included in “My Private Mexico”!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">COZUMEL… yes of
course I went over to “My” Island… to see my Dear Friend Nassim Joaquin… I can
never be too far away from Cozumel….!
How wrong people are about this my adored place. It is not just a
“Cruise “destination it has beautiful, rolling, undisturbed beaches ...My good friend Rita Morales introduced me
to “Aura” </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.secretsresorts.com/aura">www.secretsresorts.com/aura</a></span><span lang="EN-US"> owned by Rafa
Nadal!! Not a lot of people know this!! …..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">SCUBAFEST……This
is an event held every year in Cozumel...</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.cozumelfest.com/eng"><span lang="EN">www.cozumelfest.com/eng</span></a></span><cite><span lang="EN"> </span></cite><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">LEOBARDO
MORALES… </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.leomorales.net/">www.leomorales.net</a></span><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I was put to
absolute shame complaining of my Leg when I met this marvelous man!! Leobardo
is the World champion disabled diver who lost his leg to cancer 7 years
ago…..The man is a genius. He honed his craft growing up on Cozumel…….Learning
from the Master…Jacques Cousteau!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Please come to
know this idyllic place……<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Before my Broken
Leg incident I was due to travel to Mexico City and onto CUERNAVACA...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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selection of favoured Hotels in Mexico City:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">HOTEL BUSE </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.epoquehotels.com/en/hotels/1200-hotel-busu-mexico-city"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">www.epoquehotels.com/en/hotels/1200-hotel-busu-mexico-city</span></a></span><cite><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></cite><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This was
originally known as the CASA VIEJA. Still with same Owners. A true hidden Gem situated in the elegant
Polanco district. A delightful tree
lined street and completely “different”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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OBELISK...
<span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.suitesobelisk.com/"><span lang="EN-GB">www.suitesobelisk.com</span></a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Also
situated in Polanco, as I have mentioned it is a favoured Hotel for Jewish
functions. Great Apartments, extremely elegant but excellent value for money. <o:p></o:p></div>
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STARA
SUITES... <span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.starahotels.com/"><span lang="EN-GB">www.starahotels.com</span></a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Anyone
reading my blogs will know I love this out of Town Hotel. Situated very close
to the Diego Riviera/Frida Khalo museum so a good stopover for the touring
visitor.<o:p></o:p></div>
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STARA
SUITES. Have now opened a new property in the ZONA ROSA DISTRICT OF Mexico City…<o:p></o:p></div>
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STARA
HAMBURGO <o:p></o:p></div>
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You
will be reading more on this property in due course…………………<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">I intend in my next
Blog to talk in depth ref Food/Restaurants…Meanwhile my readers might be
interested to know that from the</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">50 BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD…three are based in
Mexico City!!! Not forgetting of course
my absolute favourites </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>CUERNAVACA AND THE HACIENDA CORTES<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">THE ICING ON THE
Cake! What a glorious, wonderful place to visit. Originally the former 16<sup>th</sup> century
home of Hernan Cortes who conquered Mexico! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I long to revisit
here soon… I love this area. Cuernavaca known as the City of Eternal Spring. To
some extent overlooked these days by the Tourist…How sad since it is so
beautiful. Many Mexico City Dwellers
have their weekend homes in Cuernavaca.
When I first began to work with Mexican Tours the circuit of MEXICO
CITY/CUERNAVA/TAXCO was a regular weekly departure. And then always onwards to
glorious ACAPULCO…So overlooked these days… <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">We now have an
added attraction to see in Cuernavaca...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-MX">The Gardens: </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.jardinesdemexico.com/"><span lang="ES-MX">www.jardinesdemexico.com</span></a></span><span lang="ES-MX"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-MX">HACIENDA DE CORTES… </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com/"><span lang="ES-MX">www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com</span></a></span><span lang="ES-MX"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I will also be designing
for “My Private Mexico” a sample of the specialised Bespoke Itineraries we put together to cover lots of these “Off
the beaten Track Mexican Trails” Covering the entire country.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For example “THE COPPER
CANYON” I wonder how many people heard the Radio 4 programme on the Tarahumara
Indians <span lang="EN-US" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">based in the COPPER CANYON mountains…. No Blood
pressure, No diabetes They just run!!!</span><span lang="ES-MX"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">WORLD TRAVEL MARKET…November 2015…</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.wtmlondon.com/"><span lang="EN">www.wtmlondon.com</span></a></span><cite><span lang="EN"> </span></cite><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">So we came to the famous event hosted at
EXCEL… All very well attended… Mexican stand as always one of the very best.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I found it all somewhat difficult trying to
get around on crutches!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">2015… WENT OUT WITH A Bang... So welcome to
2016…and “My Private Mexico”…..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">F.I.T.U.R. FABULOUS TRAVEL MARKET IN
MADRID. As wonderful as ever.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">FITZPATRICK HOTELS….. </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.fitzpatrickcastle.com/">www.fitzpatrickcastle.com</a></span><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Attended a terrific event at DUKES
HOTEL…Our hosts were my good friends from Fitzpatrick Hotels… What wonderful
memories I have of the great Paddy Fitzpatrick what a character… For years Mr.
TWA!!…Then he even became the Guatemalan Ambassador for Ireland. His daughter
continues in his famous footsteps plus Grandson….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I have stayed at the Hotel…I cannot praise
the property enough… and the food!!! I died and went to Heaven!! Their Hotel in
NYC is perfect and guess where it is?...almost next door to
Bloomingdales….Paradise for me!!! </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.fitzpatrickhotels.com/"><span lang="EN">www.fitzpatrickhotels.com</span></a></span><cite><span lang="EN"> </span></cite><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">F.A.A. (Foreign Airlines
Association)…..First meeting of the Year always held at MELIA WHITEHOUSE…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">HOT OFF THE PRESS…..ALITALIA TO BEGIN A
DIRECT FLIGHT ROME/ MEXICO…!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Wishing everyone a very late HAPPY NEW
YEAR!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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More to follow late
February /March. I am going to dedicate my next Blog to Mexican food. Mexican
restaurants/Mexican daily life….My absolute favourite Mexican Restaurants! Meanwhile
take note one of my Favourite Restaurants in London…<o:p></o:p></div>
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SEAWISE…http://www.seawisecamden.com…FISH
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Hot as hot can
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First stop was
to the annual summer fair held at Shallowford Farm, Devon. This event is to
help raise funds for the continuation of work done by Shallowford to help inner
city people experience life on the farm. It was a joy of a day, a typical
English summer day. Our dog Radiby won the competition for the “Best looking”!
There were lots of tea, strawberries & cream, cakes etc to be enjoyed! <a href="http://shallowfordfarm.co.uk/">http://shallowfordfarm.co.uk/</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Back to London
where, as normal it was sweltering & sticky. As always I had hundreds of
meetings lined up & first off was to meet with Vanessa, my new business
partner & friend to discuss my new venture “My Private Mexico!” <a href="https://dragonflycommunications.wordpress.com/">https://dragonflycommunications.wordpress.com/</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Another meeting
was with the Global
Account Manager the lovely Eva Marie, <span style="display: none; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hide: all;">Global Account
Manager Luxury Sales</span>Melia White House Hotel London, one of my
favourite places. It serves great Spanish food. As many of you know I work with
many of the Melia properties throughout Mexico.
I am hoping that Melia Paradisus will be featured in “My Private Mexico”
<span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/london/melia-white-house/index.html">http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/london/melia-white-house/index.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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One
of the highlights of being back in London was that I took Charlie for his first
Knickerbocker Glory at Fortnum & Mason! My mother took me as a child &
I used to take Joanne, so now the tradition continues. I love to shop here not
only for the products but for the great customer service. I would especially
like to mention Michael for his continued good service. <span lang="EN" style="color: #008030; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">www.<b>fortnum</b>and<b>mason</b>.com</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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flying visit for the “Lluc a Pied”, the pilgrimage walk up to the beautiful
Monastery. I have only been able to persuade my husband to do this once, so now
I do it alone, all 40km of it! <a href="http://www.lluc.net/eng/">http://www.lluc.net/eng/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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here are a couple of places I have visited recently.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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& Co. in Kings Cross. I cannot praise this restaurant highly enough it is
truly sensational. Great food, a wonderful ambiance, light , sunny &
trendy. <a href="http://grangerandco.com/">http://grangerandco.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Restaurant Bayleaf. This is always a lovely treat, very pleasant surroundings
and great food. <a href="http://www.bayleaf.co.uk/restaurant/">http://www.bayleaf.co.uk/restaurant/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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assistant Dominic Corral. Dominic is the son of a very good friend of mine,
Juan Corral, Director of Hacienda de Cortes in Cuernavaca. A lovely property
and a most definite candidate for “My Private Mexico” <a href="http://www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx/">www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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beautiful Cozumel, it is here on this wonderful Island, where it began all
those years ago for me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a wonderful event called SCUBA FEST. The new program has been established by
COPARMEX Cozumel (Mexican Chamber of Commerce) and the organization board. This
new festival edition aim is to promote Cozumel Island as a first class
worldwide dive destination. This is why we are very honoured to invite the
divers from all over the world as well as the local population to celebrate the
underwater marine life and to honour men and women who defend our oceans
meanwhile they will discover and dive on the New Jean Michel Cousteau’s Scuba
Fest Route from the 9th through the 14th of December. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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organized by Pedro Joaquin, why not pay a visit to World Travel Market, 2-5
November 2015 & visit the stand of Mexico here you will find all the
information on Cozumel and of course you will find me plus Pedro will be there
in person.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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property, Grand Velas Riviera Maya. It has taken me 25 years to appreciate the "all inclusive" hotel. We at Mexican Tours have always specialised in the small
boutique, off the beaten track & very private located properties.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will be working with this great property. </span><span style="color: #ff4013; display: none; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hide: all;">GRAND
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restaurant at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, came to London to celebrate the dual
year of commerce between Mexico and the United Kingdom; Executive Chef Ricardo
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stand at World Tra<span style="color: #ff4013;">vel Market to find out more about
this, wonderful property</span>.<span class="xapple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://outlook.office.com/owa/redir.aspx?REF=Lc1Vq-4ukky3ICGRMFdca_hKn-CdiBuOZM3onDkSdQJoICZVn8XSCAFodHRwOi8vcml2aWVyYW1heWEuZ3JhbmR2ZWxhcy5jb20ubXgv" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple; display: none; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-hide: all;">http://rivieramaya.grandvelas.com.mx/</span></a></span><span style="display: none; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hide: all;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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about this, wonderful property. http://rivieramaya.grandvelas.com.mx/<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A little bit of Mexico came
to London, I was invited by the Mexican Tourist Office to Selfridges for an
evening of fine modern Mexican gastronomy. One of the top chefs from Mexico,
Javier Plascencia prepared a delicious & innovative five-course tasting
menu. Javier is regarded as one of the most prominent names is the industry
& his style of cuisine is a combination of Mexican & Mediterranean,
known as Baja Mediterranean cuisine. He uses local ingredients from the Baja
California region.<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It was
also <span class="contextualextensionhighlight">an opportunity to meet the new
Director of the UK & Ireland, Vicente Salas, who hosted the dinner.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was invited to a glorious
reception to be one of only 60 travel companies given by Mélia Hotels at the
beautiful Mélia Me. There is no other hotel terrace like this in Europe, it is
just spectacular! (</span><a href="http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/london/me-london/index.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/london/me-london/index.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was able to meet with my good
friends Eva Varela and Ana Ramirez, I rely tremendously on Ana, she is a pillar
of strength for me at Mélia Paradisus in Playa del Carmen. (</span><a href="http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/mexico/playa-del-carmen/paradisus-playa-del-carmen-la-esmeralda/index.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.melia.com/en/hotels/mexico/playa-del-carmen/paradisus-playa-del-carmen-la-esmeralda/index.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Talking of Playa, I have had
various conversations with reference to future business with Escencia (</span><a href="http://hotelesencia.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://hotelesencia.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">) and Le Reve (</span><a href="http://www.hotellereve.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.hotellereve.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">) two of my
very favourite boutique hotels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have recently had the pleasure
of enjoying a fantastic photoshoot with my gorgeous Grandson (Nieto) Charlie,
executed by the brilliant Vanessa Champion, I am looking forward to doing more
work with this very talented woman in the future. (</span><a href="http://print.vanessachampion.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://print.vanessachampion.co.uk/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have grown up with this Historic
Palace, passing it almost every day on my way through London, visiting as a
child with my parents, the odd school trip, taking guests visiting from abroad
and also taking probably the entire total of Mexicana Airlines<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>employee’s over the years. So, when Joanne
suggested we take out little Charlie to the Tower, I did not think I was in for
many surprises, well, how wrong could I have been! It is a sensational place to
visit, so interesting & with so many new things to do & see. The animal
exhibition is incredible, how many people I wonder know that there is an
elephant, lions, tigers, monkeys and a polar bear all within the walls of the
castle! So, if you get the opportunity then please re visit, you will thank me
for my suggestion! (</span><a href="http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Is there anywhere more beautiful
on earth to be in the month of May than on Dartmoor, Devon. I am lucky enough
to be able to visit this exquisite area on a regular basis as this is where I
keep my horse Ricardo. He lives at a stunning livery stable called Babeny Farm
(</span><a href="http://www.babenystables.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.babenystables.co.uk/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">)
Babeny not only offers some of the most wonderful riding available in the heart
of Dartmoor, but the proprietor Dee Dee is now able to offer horsey holidays
wherein you can bring your own horse to stay & discover the undiscovered.
Travelling between London and Devon is easy by train, I consider myself to be
100% a Great Westerner! I am not always lucky enough to travel first class but
on my latest trip I did and it was superb, actually it is in fact the best way
to travel! (</span><a href="https://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">https://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We decided to drive my tiny smart
sports car to Barcelona then to take the ferry to Mallorca. I was dreading this
drive which was a total of 1200 miles but it ended up to be most enjoyable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We set off from London on a
beautiful sunny morning and headed for Dover and DFDS (</span><a href="http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">) We had
priority boarding and also access to the sea view lounge. The services were
excellent and the journey exceptionally pleasant. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We disembarked at Dunkirk so,
there we were with no satellite navigation system and just four pieces of paper
on which Peter had written some instructions. I being the navigator had to
match this up with the huge map of France we had purchased, as you can imagine
this proved to be a disaster! Three hours later, after a terrifying, continuous
circle around Lille where there were massive trucks bearing down on my tiny
vehicle, we ended up in the middle of nowhere! It was now 7.30pm, unlike Spain
or even Paris, dinner in France is not served late! So after some discussions
and my hopeless map reading we arrived at a little town called Laon. We
discovered the most delightful six room Inn called La Besace (</span><a href="http://www.la-besace.fr/html/welcome.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.la-besace.fr/html/welcome.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">)
There was a sumptuous dinner being prepared for the guests, but with only six
rooms they were full. The proprietor offered us a little room in the garden but
with no shower or toilet, I thought this might be a little tricky, Peter by
this time did not care as he was so hungry but I suggested (wrongly) that we
continued onto Reims. After some more of my non-existent map reading skills we
eventually arrived in darkness to this city and proceeded to look for a room.
There were none! They had a huge medical conference taking place so everywhere
was fully booked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We proceeded to return to the
motorway where upon Peter informed me we were running out of fuel! It was at
this point I gave up the will to live! We limped along at 5km an hour and
eventually came across a service station where I brought some cheese and bread
to make sandwiches in the car. I do have to say however, that motorway service
stations in France bear no resemblance what so ever to ours in the UK. The
incredible pastries, fresh produce and excellent selection of wine available
where second to none! Not a limp sausage roll or dried up corned beef sandwich
in sight!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We drove on towards Lyon to a
place that I will not mention because I never want to see it again where we
stayed in an Ibis. Arriving at 2am and leaving at 7am! The morale of this
little story is that I can’t wait to return to the wonderful little La Besace
Inn where we should have stayed in the first place!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So after a few hours’ sleep we
started on the road again heading for Narbonne, Peter on his miserable four
pieces of paper had omitted to make the important map reference of Marseilles
hence hours and hours of driving round in circles, what we had overlooked was
the heat, this part of the journey was only cheered up by the welcome sight of
a Riverford Farm Truck which thundered passed us. After lots of waving &
light flashing I felt a bit more cheerful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our arrival into Barcelona was
spectacular on account of the fact that Peter had forgotten to write down on
the infamous four pages the junction number of the road to the port. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anyway, all’s well that ends
well, we arrived safely and in plenty of time to catch the Balear ferry to
Mallorca. Another fabulous ferry crossing and joy of joy Spanish food!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meanwhile back in the office I
continue to work on my new project “My Private Mexico” with the help of my
wonderful assistant Lisa. Please watch this space for developments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once again we were off to Ladies
day at Ascot, there is nothing like this anywhere in the world, it’s the
quintessential English scene! Anyone who knows me knows that I am very fond of
horses so what better way to spend a gorgeous sunny day than at the races
enjoying a picnic with loads of Champagne & Pimm’s! A chance to wear a
terrific hat & all in the great company of my daughter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-24236488730017744342015-05-11T05:32:00.000-07:002015-05-12T02:47:08.673-07:00My Trip to Acapulco...<br />
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The reason for my trip to Mexico was to attend Tianguis
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I set off from Mexico City by road passing beautiful
Jacaranda, Orange Blossom and many other spring tree’s in full bloom. Our first
stop was Cuernavaca where we had lunch at Hacienda de Cortes where my dear old
friend Juan Corral, the director of this beautiful property was there to greet
me. <cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.hotel<b>haciendadecortes</b>.com.mx</span></cite><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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After lunch we headed for Taxco the famous silver city now appointed
as a national treasure. Always eat Pozole! (Especially on Thursdays!) We
arrived at glorious Las Brisas around early evening just in time for the famous
sunset. This wonderful 1950’s Hotel epitomises Acapulco you can’t have on
without the other! <cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.brisas.com.mx/">www.<b>brisas</b>.com.mx</a></span></cite></div>
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The view of the bay is one of the last things I want to see
before I die!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Joy of joy’s I was once again in Room 508, the room I love
so much, my bed was exquisitely decorated with hibiscus petals and candles
arranged along the two private terraces. A Bottle of wine, canapés and my family
sign outside the door. I had arrived in my own personal piece of heaven!<o:p></o:p></div>
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This particular room offers immense privacy but is also
close by to the church situated at the top of the hill. I always love to visit
here as there are many “ghosts” for me, I find it perfect to sit and remember
all the special times and memories that have been created over the years by the
many weddings and honeymoons that we at Mexican Tours have arranged including
my own honeymoon 15 years ago!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I had friends staying, Deirdre
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the Divers and onto to the wonderful Los Flamingos, which began as a fishing
lodge and general “secret” haunt for John Wayne, Alan Ladd, Sinatra and Johnny
Weissmuller and to this day remains a quaint and very special place. <cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.hotel<b>losflamingos</b>.com</span></cite><o:p></o:p></div>
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Moving on… Dinner at Bella Vista
(Las Brisas) is an absolute must, as is Zibu this establishment is owned and
run by Eduardo, who is the son of famous Chef and my dear friend Susanna Palazuelos.
<cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.zibu.com.mx/">www.<b>zibu</b>.com.mx</a></span></cite><o:p></o:p></div>
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So after my wonderful 4 days in
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Farewell to friends, Enrique the
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Reyna Luna of Hotel Ritz (<cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.<b>ritzacapulco</b>.com)</span></cite>
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Having returned from one of my
favourite cities Madrid, where I attended FITUR, the Spanish Tourism Market
held at the end of January, I have finally caught up with things so I can tell
you all about it…</div>
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FITUR is a <strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">global meeting point for tourism professionals</span></strong>
and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound Ibero American markets. The
exhibition itself is extremely well organised and I was able to catch up with
many good friends of mine. My most important meeting was with Omar Ramos of Las
Ranitas (<cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">www.<b>lasranitas</b>hotel.com</span></cite>)
this eco-boutique hotel is situated in Tulum, Mexico and is one of the last
remaining original properties in this area. New hotels appear around Tulum on a
regular basis and I love Las Ranitas as it retains the “old feeling” of this
area.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another of my good friends,
Eduardo Llamosa attended, it was great to catch up with him and discuss plans
for the future to work with his new hacienda. I cannot wait to tell people all
about it! More on this later...<o:p></o:p></div>
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So, during my trip I managed to
stay at my two favourite hotels one being The Ritz (<cite><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 128;">www.<b>ritzmadrid</b>.com</span></cite>)
and the other being The Melia Castilla (<cite><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 128;">www</span></cite><span style="color: grey; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 128;">.<cite><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">melia</span></b></cite><cite><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">-<b>castilla</b>.<b>melia</b>.com</span></cite></span>) I have so many
wonderful memories of times at the Melia, and with the penthouse floor being
such a comfortable environment boasting <span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">exclusiveness and luxury it is excellent value for money!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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When I travel to Madrid it’s not
always about work! I was lucky enough to
have the time to visit two my favoured restaurants, firstly was a trip to La
Bola, (<cite><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 128;">www.<b>labola</b>.es</span></cite><cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">)</span></cite> situated in
Calle La Bola, in the centre of Madrid. It sits in front of the royal palace, therefore
making it a joy to explore this scenic area. La Bola is well known for offering
the best of castillan cuisine to all their customers! Secondly off to the
famous Casa Lucio, (<i><span style="color: grey; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 128;">www.<b>casalucio</b>.es</span></i>)
and there was my dear friend still working! <o:p></o:p></div>
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I have a fabulous hairdresser
called Gemma at Salon Est Lion situated in the city and I always try & make
time for an appointment as she is one of the best colourists in town!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Madrid = Great Food – Great
Hotels – Great Shopping and Clear Blue Sky! In my mind it was absolute heaven!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Moving on to more recent events,
I attended two fabulous functions in London, one being The Belmond Reception
and the other being The Relais Chateaux event.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Belmond reception was held at
the beginning of February at the exquisite 17<sup>th</sup> century Dartmouth
House. Belmond is a collection of iconic hotels, trains & river cruises
worldwide. These hotels include my adored Maroma (<a href="http://www.belmond.com/maroma"><i><span style="color: grey; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 128; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.<b>belmond</b>.com/<b>maroma</b></span></i></a>)
with its beautiful white sandy beach and flower filled gardens, nothing could
be more tranquil. Believe it or not, Peter and I won a prize of 3 nights at the
Belmond property on the Amalfi Coast Italy, (<a href="http://www.belmond.com/hotel-caruso-amalfi-coast"><span style="color: grey; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: background1; mso-themeshade: 128; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">www.<b>belmond</b>.com/hotel-<b>caruso</b>-amalfi-coast</span></a>)
a beautiful former 11<sup>th</sup> century palace set on cliffs looking over
the Mediterranean Sea, yet to take. So,<span style="color: red;"> </span>I can
hold my hand on my heart when I say that each of the Belmond properties around
the globe are<span style="color: #58585a; mso-bidi-font-family: "Trade Gothic W01 Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Trade Gothic W01 Roman";"> </span>exceptional experiences.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Not many people realise that at Cathy
Matos Mexican Tours we also handle Cuba, only offering quite upmarket tours of
Havana and Trinidad and of course we always like to promote the wonderful Melia
properties on the beaches. It is quite amazing that for the first time in
my entire career we have received a message to say that Cuba is full until the
end of April! Just goes to show!<o:p></o:p></div>
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My next trip will be to Mexico for
Tianguis. If any of my amigos are reading this I will see you there.
Joy of joys this event is returning to its "home" Acapulco.
I for one am so very pleased. I will be visiting my wonderful Las
Brisas. When I have made my travel arrangements I will let you all know
how I am arriving!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cathy sayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932892494743989415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5722899854074827380.post-74914624390773192282015-01-06T03:24:00.001-08:002015-01-06T03:25:00.301-08:00Happy New Year
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Happy New Year to Everyone Y Féliz Navidad<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Well,
I have been very busy. It would appear that I have not written since back in
the summer, so where shall I start!<span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">World
Travel Market came & went and I saw all my good friends:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Wilma
from Mayaland, our ground handlers & who are also part of the consortium
Premium Yucatan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Alma
Lopez from Marquis Reforma, my favourite hotel in Mexico City, with one of the
best Sales Directors ever.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.<b>marquisreforma</b>.com</span></cite><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Nallely
from Las Ranitas, soon to be my favourite property in Tulum with their
refurbishment plans due to be finished by summer 2015.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.<b>lasranitas</b>hotel.com</span></cite><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Tatiana
from </span><span lang="ES-MX" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-ansi-language: ES-MX;">Le Rêve Hotel & Spa</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">, another of my favourite people & my most
definite favourite property along the Riviera Maya.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.<b>hotellereve</b>.com</span></cite><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Juan
Velas of Las Velas, only one of two properties that I would endorse for the
“all inclusive” at the very top end of the market the other is a secret!</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
</span><cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.grand<b>velas</b>.com</span></cite><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Rienk
de Jong from Karisma Hotels, wonderful man & good friend with a great team.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Also
I bumped into Mark Carney MBE British Consul for Cancun & Riviera Maya, who
also heads up Grand Residences.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">So
you see all the best people were there! The Good & the great of the Mexican
Travel Industry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The
“after party” hosted by the Mexican Tourist Office was out of this world! Held
at the Natural History Museum, the theme was “the cuisine of Mexico” all the
top chefs of the country were there including my dear friend Susana Palazuelos
and her son Eduardo who owns and runs two of the best restaurants in Acapulco. </span><cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.<b>susannapalazuelos</b>.com</span></cite><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">A
lot of our Mexican visitors for WTM stayed at the Grim’s Dyke Hotel this
stunning country house hotel, originally the home of Gilbert & Sullivan
opera fame. This is, believe it or not, very conveniently situated on the
Jubilee line, so one can luxuriate in glorious countryside after working hard
at Excel with WTM</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. </span><cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.<b>grimsdyke</b>.com</span></cite><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
personally stayed at my favourite club, the RAC<span style="color: red;"> </span>well
what can I say, I was in heaven!</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><cite><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">www.<b>royalautomobileclub</b>.co.uk</span></cite><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I
forgot to mention the other wonderful reception, Cancun, as always beautifully put
together by the lovely Emma and<span style="color: red;"> </span>held at the
glorious Marriot Grosvenor house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">November
& December are the busiest times at Mexican Tours, customers clamber for
reservations around the Christmas period and of course there is never space at
the Inn! People always forget that Mexico is an enormously wealthy and family
orientated country so long holidays are taken in their own country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">So
here we are with 2015 looming and as we all know there are great things
happening within Mexico & the UK, here is an insight from the Embassy’s web
page:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">In order to promote a deeper understanding between
our societies, the Governments of Mexico and the United Kingdom have decided to
celebrate throughout 2015 the "Year of Mexico in the United Kingdom"
and the "Year of the United Kingdom in Mexico". We believe that this
Dual Year is a right way for many more productive businesses to capitalise on
the level of interaction that has been achieved between our two countries and
to promote further bilateral exchange and cooperation.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">For me
personally 2015 holds a new and exciting concept, I am launching a new company
to be called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“My Private Mexico” </i>I
will be doing something that I have always wanted to do, endorsing and
promoting only hotels and destinations that I truly love, respect and enjoy
working with. Watch this space for more news on this project, I promise you
will not be disappointed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">I am now off to
find The Three Kings (Los Reyes) in the hopes of finding some more presents!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt;">With warmest
thoughts and love from Cathy and 3 year old Charlie.</span></div>
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