Acapulco 2015
The reason for my trip to Mexico was to attend Tianguis
Touristico, this is the tourism fair that has been hosted in Acapulco for the
past 40 years.
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. www.hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx
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! www.brisas.com.mx
The view of the bay is one of the last things I want to see
before I die!
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!
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!
I had friends staying, Deirdre
& Nick, who were simply enchanted with Las Brisas. I introduced them to “downtown” Acapulco, to
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. www.hotellosflamingos.com
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.
www.zibu.com.mx
So after my wonderful 4 days in
Acapulco it was back to Mexico City.
Farewell to friends, Enrique the
night manager at Las Brisas and my friend for 30 years!
Reyna Luna of Hotel Ritz (www.ritzacapulco.com)
and not forgetting my friends Lumi and Pal Kepeneyes.
