The RIU Palace Pacifico in Riviera Nayarit has been called the Giant Wedding Cake of resorts. Not for its high rate of marriages that take place there, if they do, but because of its unique decore. The RIU Palace Pacifico is all about making its guest feel as comfortable as possible, using the unique and modern decorations, the friendly service, and the quiet atmosphere. This specific resort is a little higher end because they are targeting a very unique genre of guests; people who want that special quiet and private enviroment and who are willing to pay a little extra to get it. This RIU has 445 jr. suites availible and is located directly on the Flamingos Beach, providing it with that exotic, adventurous feel that a person can readily enjoy with relaxing on the beach sipping on the All-Inclusive beverages offered by this resort. Some of the great activities to be found at the Palace Pacifico could be the gym, jacuzzis, steam rooms, spas, and even a unique cold-stone massage. The area around the resort offers many areas to be explored and experienced, whether your pleasure is art, surfing, or just dancing and relaxing.

The RIU Palace Pacifico is a great place to go and experience this particular area of the world (Riviera Nayarit) but if you would like to try somewhere else, it might be worth it to check into the RIU hotels website for more locations! RIU has many different hotels in many different locations, including Playa del Carmen, Mazatlan, and there is talk of a new RIU resort being build in Huatulco! These resorts are all top notch and are kept up with about $45 million in repairs each year! Visit TropicalTravel.net to book your vacation today!

 Mazatlan is one of the top hot spots for Mexico tourism.  Since 2002, this historic coastal city has undergone an extreme renovation, making tourism the top local industry, and making it actually surpass the longtime standings as the shrimp capital of the world.  In 2004, the city’s occupancy rate was at 41 percent, but has consistently jumped an estimated 10 percent each year.  And the hotel association expected to close 2007 at nearly 70 percent occupancy.

 Credited to all the new tourism, The Mazatlan Hotel Association and the State of Sinaloa hosted the 13th Annual Gran Fiesta amigos de Mazatlan in November, honoring national and international travel partners.  The four-day fiesta started off with a dinner catered by Los Arcos Restaurant in Machado Square (also known as the art and cultural hub of the city).  It was followed by a gala dinner the next evening held at The Inn at Mazatlan, where fireworks and a 14-piece band accompanied the dinner.  The band played the region’s own brand of Latin music named “Banda,” a cross between polka music and mariachi. 

 The ceremony was finished off on the last night with The Annual Deer Awards ceremony at the El Cid Marina Beach Hotel & Yacht Club.  The Awards honored airlines and tour operators for their contributions to Mazatlan’s growing popularity.  Frontier Airlines won a Golden Deer Award for their direct flights, and the tour operator Pleasant Holidays also was awarded.  Guests of the fiesta were offered excursion options from Pronatours, such as day trips to nearby pueblos in the Sierra Madre mountains.