“ (What) Air transat has Huatulco on their website now ” Jun 15, 2012, 11:21 AM

camericmom

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“ (What) Air transat has Huatulco on their website now ”

Jun 15, 2012, 11:21 AM

I know this isn't news to most of you but now you can book with Air Transat. They only have 3 resorts - La Isla, Castilla and Secrets. I did a comparison for a Feb date and Transat was about $300 cheaper than Sunwing for a Secrets trip. I much prefer Air Transat and their club class but we'll be going to Dreams.....and have to go with Sunwing. I checked out of Edmonton since that's where I fly out from. Also Transat's return flight time gets you back in Edmonton at 1:30 am...blech. Although Sunwing is around 11 pm.....but those 2.5 hours are precious if you're heading to work the next day.

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1. Re: Air transat has Huatulco on their website now

Jun 16, 2012, 10:35 AM

Wow this is wonderful, looking for booking options for Christmas, but I went to both air transat and transat and didn't see huatulco from Edmonton, can you send the link? Perhaps they don't offer for Christmas.

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Jun 16, 2012, 11:29 AM

I just booked for Jan/Feb 2013 with Air Transat but on the I travel 2000 site.

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camericmom

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Jun 17, 2012, 4:40 PM

they only start flying to Huatulco starting Dec 24....boo

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5. Re: Air transat has Huatulco on their website now

Jun 19, 2012, 4:13 PM

hey Suze....doesn't look like Vancouver will be a departure city for this year....sucks!!!

I could fly to Calgary but when you factor in that flight, at least on night in a hotel the price difference just fades away.....

4. Re: Air transat has Huatulco on their website now

Jun 19, 2012, 10:54 AM

Is it just me.. or.. are there not any options of flying Air Transat from Vancouver???

Huracan carlota pegando en puerto angel

Huracan carlota en puerto angel

Cali to Puerto Escondido the journey continues…

foothills of gold…

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I sit here in San Fransico Airport awaiting the red eye to Mexico City to meet the boys and Umi. There adventure since we parted sounds amazing, Waves waves , hurricane number 2 , getting evacuated out of a hotel in the middle of the night per flooding and roof failure. I am excited to hear the stories and we will update you asap!

It has been a long and surreal few weeks in my home lands of the California foothills, also know as the “Gold Country!”.  It rained, It was hot , it was cold, it was green and beautiful and seamed to have all the flavors of the seasons squeezed into two weeks.

Family and friends united from all corners to give Joseph a proper send off honoring his qualities humor and style. It was perfect gathering.  The emoting that poured out of myself and many others was rich. If I had a dollar for every tear shed, I would be taking you all on this trip. Joes friends and family all gathered and shared memories , photos and food.  Afterward we gathered for a camping trip at our youth river spot along the north fork of the american river.  It was absolutely necessary for  good soak in the clean fresh tahoe snow melt water and hot sierra sun. Joes friends amazed me I got to know him on a deeper level just from by hearing all the stories and memories of his adventures.

I love my brother and I belive when a person dies you need to let go of them and lift them up to god in your thoughts. It makes so much sense in my heart that one day you will unite with them again on a deeper level. I believe in taking the lessons and memories that your loved one taught you and letting them live on by the  lessons they leave you. Joey taught me so much. I didn’t realize it until now. And I am eternally great full.

With all this said I am very great full for the time spent home. In joes honor I saw as many movies as I could , ate as much sweets and american food Burgers, steaks, omelets, bacon, ice-cream, pasta, sand whatever else came my way! I went to film a film festive at the henry miller, took long coffee walks in the early am, and sleep in as much as possible.

It was a nice break from the roughing that mexico had been. and now I am ready for some more of mexicos adventure, Mafutas rides, saffa humor and Umi hugs.

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our terrace, Casa Pan de Miel

Viewpoint: Time to look beyond Mexico drug violence BBC News June 19, 2012

Viewpoint: Time to look beyond Mexico drug violence BBC News

June 19, 2012

Mexicans prepare to elect a new president on 1 July, David A Shirk of 
San Diego University’s Trans-Border Institute argues for an end to 
overly negative views of the country:

If Mexico were a stock, now might be the time to buy. The country has 
been severely under-valued in recent years.

Despite high rates of crime and violence elsewhere in Latin America, the 
media tend to focus relentlessly on Mexico’s drug war.

The murder rate is nearly 20 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, but this 
is significantly lower than in Brazil, Colombia, and Puerto Rico.

And the Central American nations of Belize, Guatemala and Honduras have 
murder rates nearly twice that of Mexico.

Still, because of exaggerated fears that Mexico is becoming a “failed 
state” or sliding into a “narco-insurgency,” many tourists and investors 
have shied away from the country.

And these fears in turn fuel often unfounded concerns about Mexico.

When five burned bodies were found in the Arizona desert earlier this 
month, the local authorities were quick to blame spillover violence from 
Mexico.

Post-mortem reports now indicate that the incident was probably 
something that is, unfortunately, more typical of the US: a 
murder-suicide in a troubled marriage.

*Bad press*

Mexico’s public relations problems have not been limited to security.

Three years ago, Mexico bore the brunt of the global H1N1 or swine flu 
crisis.

Some reports initially called it the Mexican influenza, even though the 
epidemic may well have started elsewhere in North America.

And in the latest wave of panic among global investors, the Mexican peso 
took an unexpected dive this month.

With some opinion polls showing increased support for Andres Manuel 
Lopez Obrador, the leftist candidate, the peso’s value dropped by 12% 
from its long, stable 13:1 ratio against the dollar.

But for long-term Mexico observers, things are not as bleak as they 
might first appear.

According to the latest analysis by the Trans-Border Institute, 
drug-related homicides were down by some 19% compared with the same time 
last year.

If this pattern continues, 2012 will see fewer drug killings than in the 
two previous years which saw admittedly high levels of violence with 
some 15,000 and 16,700 murders respectively.

Such a change would be welcome in itself but it would also reflect that 
there is much more to Mexico than drug violence.

While Mexico is on the list of travel warnings issued by the US state 
department, along with Iran, Algeria and Syria, it is still the number 
one destination for US citizens travelling abroad.

There were more than 20 million visits by Americans last year.

And an estimated one million US citizens reside permanently in Mexico.

*Consumers*

Mexico is also of growing economic importance. It needs to improve its 
energy sector, but it is the seventh largest oil producer and the third 
biggest oil supplier to the US market.

More US export-based jobs depend on Mexico than on any other country 
except Canada.

And Mexican investors now own major US brands like Dairy Fresh milk 
products, Entenmann’s pastries, and Thomas’ English Muffins.

Even the New York Times is part-Mexican, with billionaire Carlos Slim 
owning about 7% of the company and rights to buy up to 16%.

This all reflects the growing buying power and role of Mexican investors 
in the international economy in recent years.

The purchasing power of Mexicans is also set to grow in the coming decade.

Mexican income levels, currently around $13,000 (£8,350) per capita, 
have grown modestly but they have grown.

Shifting population dynamics and better employment opportunities in 
Mexico have also begun to reverse outbound migration, a major change on 
the last three decades.

*Challenges*

To be sure, Mexico is entering a time of some uncertainty.

The presidential election is likely to see the return to power of the 
Institutional Revolutionary Party, which ruled the country for 71 years.

Its candidate, Enrique Pena Nieto, benefits from a unified party 
apparatus, telemetric looks, and weak rivals in Mr Lopez Obrador and 
Josefina Vazquez Mota of the governing party.

For some, the PRI is unfit to take back the reins of power, given 
concerns about corruption within its ranks.

An alternative view is that the PRI’s alleged corruption allows it to 
negotiate with drug traffickers and restore order.

Both views are probably over-simplified.

Mexican voters have a lower tolerance for corruption than in the past, 
and with drug gangs fragmented after years of fighting it would be 
harder to strike a deal with them.

Mexico is unlikely to turn back the clock on democracy or fall prey to 
the fiery populism that has taken hold elsewhere in the region.

While security remains a problem, the drop in drug-related killings is 
promising.

Mexico was arguably the Greece of the 1980s and 1990s, suffering 
excruciating debt and monetary crises. But Mexico, which hosts the G20 
summit next week, is Greece no more.

The country is likely to continue to grow economically, reduce poverty, 
and nourish its small, but expanding, middle class.

Regardless of who wins on 1 July, it is time to change the conventional 
exceedingly bearish outlook on Mexico.

From BBC News Latin America

Mexican gov't declares disaster in areas hit by storm

Published June 19, 2012

EFE

A disaster declaration has been issued for 68 cities in the southern state of Oaxaca and five cities in the southwestern state of Guerrero affected by Hurricane Carlotta, the Mexican federal government said.

The disaster declaration will allow areas hit by the storm to receive assistance, the national emergency management office said.

Affected cities will be eligible to receive money from the Natural Disasters Fund to provide food, clothing and medical assistance to hurricane victims, the government said in a statement.

Carlotta became a Category 1 hurricane on Friday and strengthened to Category 2.

The storm later weakened and made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane before being downgraded Saturday morning to a tropical storm and later to a tropical depression.

Oaxaca was the state most affected by Hurricane Carlotta, which killed at least three people in the region.

Cities across Oaxaca reported damage to roads, bridges, telephone lines, the power grid and crops.

The storm dumped heavy rains on western, central and southern Mexico.

The Pacific Ocean hurricane season began on May 15 and ends on Nov. 30.

The first hurricane of the season was Bud, which formed on May 24 and reached Category 3 but caused little damage. EFE

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Here comes the sun- The Beatles

Mexico, the beaches and secret hiding places Some of the most beautiful places in the Mexican coast, where tourism development does not ruin the view and life proceeds at a pace loose and relaxed.

MEXICO , BEACH HOLIDAYS 2012

by Joseph D'Angelo

June 19, 2012

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Mexico, the beaches and secret hiding places

Some of the most beautiful places in the Mexican coast, where tourism development does not ruin the view and life proceeds at a pace loose and relaxed.

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Puerto Escondido, a paradise for surfers

Great images of the Mexican Pipeline and professionals in the table that the ride and tame.

The gentle beaches and crystal clear waters of Mexico have attracted travelers for decades. But the southern Pacific coast is the place where you can observe the most relaxing seascapes, just feels the need to tie the hammocks between palm trees, mango trees grow slowly, and visitors strolling on deserted beaches to the sound of waves break.Here things move with calm rhythms: it is the perfect set to pull the plug, learn to surf, or enjoy the last glimmer of sunset from the veranda of a restaurant, while enjoying a menu with a seafood dinner Candlelight. And the best thing about places like this is that, unlike the Mexican tourist mecca that is Cancun, there are hotels of international chains are monstrous to ruin the view.

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The city of Mexico  where you can dream of holidays at sea are all lazy and quiet a collection of golden beaches, hotspot for surfers, hiking bays where dolphins, turtles and whales. It can be a bit 'difficult to get around here, many visitors use as a base airports Oaxaca and Mexico City, then fly on small airports in places such as Puerto Escondido, a surfer's paradise, or Bahías de Huatulco, home ecological resort. These shifts may be complicated and take away some 'time: but the extra effort is amply rewarded by a visit soon asseconderà the powerful natural beauty and lifestyle of those resting places.

Photo of Fido

Puerto Escondido  is the "hidden port" that attracts all types of travelers from the world by professional surfboard to those who simply love to walk on the beach, this former fishing village is the best way to begin our journey into the relaxed spirit of the region. It is here that the legendary Mexican Pipeline roars, wave to pro surfers. Do not you feel ready to ride? Tranquilli, Puerto Escondido there are many surf schools for beginners will start on calmer waters. Who does not like schedules and programs can walk on the beaches where the lessons are often improvised at the moment. But whatever your daily activities, the evening will always engage in numerous bars and restaurants with live music and a lively nightlife loose and unpretentious.

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Photo of  Christian Ramiro Gonzales Veran

Zipolite, Puerto Angel and Mazunte  are the three cities on the coast with the most languid charm, pale conferred by beaches and a host of bungalows: someone described them as places where one can find the old hippy atmosphere. The music of Bob Marley in the background, the yoga guru who lecture while taking the sun, and small and ramshackle beach bar make this place the perfect destination for relaxation. The beaches are the real implementation of the classic dreams with open eyes, the accommodations are simple wooden structures with thatched roofs, and the menus focus on the catch of the day. All in a landscape decorated with crashing waves, a strong sun, coves between the rocks and lush hills and abundant trees.

Photo of  Christian Ramiro Gonzales Veran

Bahías de Huatulco  is the new tourist development of the Mexican coast, facing those travelers who prefer to sleep between linen sheets rather than on the beach. Situated between a series of sandy bays, nine in all (hence the name of the place) its expansion is taking into account all ecological debates addressed in the past: built structures are separated by stretches of unspoiled coastline and others under federal protection. In comparison with other tourist destinations of Mexico, Huatulco remains a relatively crowded resort area, with a series of scenic beaches lapped by beautiful waters and guarded by dense mangrove forests. The tourist agencies offer these parts from a wide range of entertaining activities, from snorkeling to diving and white water rafting, horseback riding and diving offshore. Those who want to see the coast in all its pristine glory can organize a guided walk to the Parque Nacional Huatulco: 119 square kilometers of lush land, sea and beaches, including the most important coral reefs of Huatulco.

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Huatulco Huracan Carlotta 15 june 2012 JUNE 16, 2012

huracan carlota 2 parte huatulco

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The Passing of Hurricane Carlotta

Monday, June 18, 2012

The Passing of Hurricane Carlotta

We have weathered the storm!

Well, we consider ourselves lucky after Hurricane Carlotta rolled through Huatulco this past weekend.

We didn't sustain a direct hit, and unfortunately, the communities of Puerto Angel and Puerto Escondido were hit harder.

The clean up is happening as I write this and Huatulco should be back to normal shortly.

Some of the smaller communities outside of Huatulco were not as lucky as structural damage was more significant, and three lives were lost.  The intense rains brought mud slides and flooding to these smaller areas and the aftermath will be felt for much longer.

We are very thankful for the first class infrastructure in Huatulco, things could have been much worse.

Hurricane Carlota from Casa Sol Zipolite