Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Mexican Holidays

When selecting a date for your destination wedding in Mexico, you'll want to keep in mind the Mexican holidays when weddings cannot be performed, or when it is more difficult to get married. The following is a list of major Mexican holidays to help you decide on your wedding date (be sure to check with your wedding coordinator to find out on which days the resort will not perform weddings).

2008 Mexican Holidays

  • January 1, 2008 - New Year's Day
  • February 4, 2008- Constitution Day
  • March 17, 2008 - Benito Juarez's Birthday
  • March 20, 2008 - Maundy Thursday
  • March 21, 2008 - Good Friday
  • March 23, 2008 - Easter Sunday
  • May 1, 2008 - Mexican Labor Day
  • May 5, 2008 - Cinco de Mayo (Battle of Puebla)
  • September 16, 2008 - Mexican Independence Day
  • November 2, 2008 - Day of the Dead
  • November 17, 2008 - Revolution Day
  • December 12, 2008 - Virgin of Guadalupe Day
  • December 25, 2008 - Christmas Day

2007 Mexican Holidays

  • January 1, 2007 - New Year's Day
  • February 5, 2007 - Constitution Day
  • March 21, 2007 - Benito Juarez's Birthday
  • April 6, 2007 - Good Friday
  • April 8, 2007 - Easter Sunday
  • May 1, 2007 - Mexican Labor Day
  • May 5, 2007 - Cinco de Mayo (Battle of Puebla)
  • September 16, 2007 - Mexican Independence Day
  • November 1-2, 2007 - Day of the Dead
  • November 20, 2007 - Revolution Day
  • December 12, 2007 - Virgin of Guadalupe Day
  • December 25, 2007 - Christmas Day
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Monday, November 19, 2007

What's New on StrayWeddings.com - New Wedding Photos at Esperanza, An Auberge Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico

Image copyright Elizabeth Medina Photography - www.elizabethmedina.com

Yucatan Peninsula photographer Elizabeth Medina has uploaded a new photo gallery. This time she traveled all the way to Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The welcome dinner was held at the Marquis Los Cabos, while the ceremony took place at the famous Esperanza, An Auberge Resort. To view her wedding photos, follow the link below:
For more information and photographs of Esperanza, An Auberge Resort visit www.strayweddings.com/find_resort_details.php?resort_id=190

For more information and photographs of the Marquis Los Cabos visit www.strayweddings.com/find_resort_details.php?resort_id=192
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Friday, November 16, 2007

2008 AAA Four & Five Diamond Award Winners in Mexico

Image: Fairmont Mayakoba, copyright Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

The American Motor Association has handed out their prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award and AAA Five Diamond Award to hotels across North America. Following are the Mexican hotels who received the coveted awards.

2008 AAA Four Diamond & 2008 AAA Five Diamond
Award Winners in Mexico

Yucatan Peninsula - Cancun, Quintana Roo
Baja California Peninsula
Central Pacific Mexico
South Pacific Mexico
Northwest Mexico
Central Mexico
 Southern Gulf of Mexico
 Northeast Mexico
 Mexico City & Area

To see the complete list visit www.aaa.com/diamonds
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Monday, November 12, 2007

Mexico City Wedding Gallery

Image copyright Sol Tamargo Photography - www.soltamargo.com

Sol Tamargo and Matt Adcock of Del Sol Photography have posted the photos of a recent wedding they shot in Mexico City. The Del Sol team were really able to capture the special moments of this opulent Mexican wedding. If you're getting married in Mexico, you will get some great ideas for your ceremony and reception by browsing through this gallery. The details of this wedding are truly inspiring.

To view the photos, follow the link below:
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Sunday, November 11, 2007

What's New on StrayWeddings.com - New Wedding Photos at Maroma Resort & Spa, Mayan Riviera, Mexico

Image copyright Matt Adcock Photography - www.mattadcock.com

Award winning photographer Matt Adcock has uploaded some new photos of a beach wedding at the Maroma Resort & Spa in the Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico. To view the wedding gallery, follow the link below:
Find more information and photographs of the Maroma Resort & Spa
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Thursday, November 8, 2007

What's New on StrayWeddings.com - New Wedding Photos at Eurostars Blue Tulum, Mayan Riviera, Mexico

Image copyright Elizabeth Medina Photography - www.elizabethmedina.com

Yucatan Peninsula photographer Elizabeth Medina has uploaded a new gallery of a wedding that took place at the Eurostars Blue Tulum resort near Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico. To view the wedding photos, follow the link below:
For more information and photographs of Eurostars Blue Tulum visit www.strayweddings.com/find_resort_details.php?resort_id=133
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Los Cabos Golf Courses

Image: Palmilla Golf Club, copyright One&Only Resorts.

Palmilla Golf Club
Holes: 27 holes, par 72
Yards: over 7,000 yards
Design: Jack Nicklaus Signature
Awards: Ranked #2 "Best Resort Courses, Mexico & Latin America" by Travel + Leisure's 2007 World's Best Golf Resorts. Ranked #32 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" by Condé Nast Traveler Golf Poll 2007.
Resorts Nearby: One&Only Palmilla, The Westin Resort & Spa
Web: http://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/

Cabo del Sol Ocean Course
Holes: 18 holes, par 72
Yards: 7,103 yards
Design: Jack Nicklaus Signature
Awards: Ranked #1 "Best Resort Courses, Mexico & Latin America" by Travel + Leisure's 2007 World's Best Golf Resorts. Ranked #23 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" by Condé Nast Traveler Golf Poll 2007.
Resorts Nearby: Sheraton Hacienda del Mar, Fiesta Americana Grand, Esperanza
Notes: Guests of resort properties located within the Cabo del Sol community received preferred tee times at special discounted rates.
Web: http://www.cabodelsol.com/

Cabo del Sol Desert Course
Holes: 18 holes, par 72
Yards: 7,100 yards
Design: Tom Weiskopf
Awards: Ranked #23 "Top 100 Golf Resorts" by Condé Nast Traveler Golf Poll 2007.
Resorts Nearby: Sheraton Hacienda del Mar, Fiesta Americana Grand, Esperanza
Notes: Guests of resort properties located within the Cabo del Sol community received preferred tee times at special discounted rates.
Web: http://www.cabodelsol.com/

Cabo Real Golf Course
Holes: 18 holes, par 72
Yards: 7,037 yards
Design: Robert Trent Jones II
Resorts Nearby: Casa del Mar Beach Golf & Spa Resort, Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort, Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa, Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Marquis Los Cabos, The Westin Resort & Spa, Melia Cabo Real Beach & Golf Resort, Melia San Lucas
Notes: Guests of the resort receive priority tee times and special discount. Outside the resort tee times can be made on a space available basis.
Web: www.caboreal.com/golf.htm

Cabo San Lucas Country Club - Los Cabos Golf Resort
Holes: 18 holes
Design: Dye Corporation
Resorts Nearby: Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, Villa la Estancia, Vistazul Suites & SPA
Web: http://www.golfincabo.com/

Mayan Resorts Golf Los Cabos (Campo de Golf, San Jose del Cabo)
Holes: 9 holes, par 35
Yards: 2,900
Design: Mario Schjtanan/Joe Finger
Resorts Nearby: Barceló Los Cabos Resort
Web: www.mayanresortsgolf.com/en/cabos/overview.cfm


Private Courses in Los Cabos

El Dorado Golf & Beach Club (private course)
Holes: 18 holes, par 72
Yards: 7,322 yards
Design: Jack Nicklaus
Web: http://www.eldoradogolfandbeachclub.com/

Querencia Golf Course (private course)
Holes: 18 holes, par 72
Yards: 7,070 yards
Design: Tom Fazio
Web: http://www.loscabosquerencia.com/


Courses Coming Soon...

Club Campestre San Jose Golf Course (private course)
Opening: 2007
Holes: 18 holes, par 71
Yards: 2,900 yards
Design: Jack Nicklaus
Web: http://www.clubcampestresanjose.com/

Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club
Opening: Winter 2007
Design: Jack Nicklaus Signature & Greg Norman Signature
Notes: Two courses are being constructed.
Web: www.puertoloscabos.com/golf/index.html

Cabo Pacifica
Opening: Fall 2008
Holes: 18 holes, par 72
Design: Jack Nicklaus Signature
Web: http://www.cabopacifica.com.mx/

Mayan Resorts Golf Los Cabos (Los Cabos II & Los Cabos III)
Opening: 2008
Design: Jack Nicklaus & Greg Norman
Notes: Two new courses are being constructed.
Web: www.mayanresortsgolf.com/en/cabos/overview.cfm


Los Cabos Golf Courses Satellite Map


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Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo Golf Courses

Image copyright Barcelo Ixtapa Beach.

Campo de Golf Ixtapa
Located in Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico
18 holes, par 72
6,898 yards
Design: Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Note: Water hazards have crocodiles!

Marina Ixtapa Golf Club
Located in Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico
18 holes, par 72
6,781 yards
Design: Robert Von Hagge

Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Golf Courses Satellite Map
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Puerto Vallarta Golf Courses

Image copyright Four Seasons Golf Course Punta Mita

Vista Vallarta Golf Club - Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
Located in Puerto Vallarta
18 holes, par 72
7,057 yards
Design: Jack Nicklaus
2008 Green fees: $129 USD (Twilight), $183 USD (Daylight)
Stay & Play Packages: CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta, The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta, Melia Puerto Vallarta, Velas Vallarta Suite Resort & Convention Center, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort
Web: www.vistavallartagolf.com

Vista Vallarta Golf Club - Tom Weiskopf Signature Golf Course
Located in Puerto Vallarta
18 holes, par 72
6,976 yards
Design: Tom Weiskopf
2008 Green fees: $129 USD (Twilight), $183 USD (Daylight)
Stay & Play Packages: CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta, The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta, Melia Puerto Vallarta, Velas Vallarta Suite Resort & Convention Center, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort
Web: www.vistavallartagolf.com

Marina Vallarta Golf Club
Located in Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta
18 holes, par 71
6,700 yards
Design: Joe Finger
2008 Green fees: $98 USD (Twilight), $129 USD (Daylight)
Stay & Play Packages: CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta, The Westin Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta, Melia Puerto Vallarta, Velas Vallarta Suite Resort & Convention Center, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort
Web: www.marinavallartagolf.com

El Tigre Golf Club, Paradise Village
Located in Paradise Village, Nuevo Vallarta
18 holes, par 72
7,239 yards
Design: Robert Von Hagge
2008 Green fees (Nov-Apr): $95 USD (Twilight), $145 USD (Daylight)
Web: www.eltigregolf.com

Flamingos Golf Club
Located in Nuevo Vallarta near Bucerias
18 holes, par 72
6,853 yards
Design: Percy J. Clifford
2008 Green fees (Nov-Apr): $77 USD (Twilight), $121 USD (Daylight)
Web: www.flamingosgolf.com.mx

The Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta Golf & Tennis Club
Located in Nuevo Vallarta
18 holes, par 71
6,936 yards
Design: Jim Lipe
2008 Green fees: $925 pesos (Twilight), $1,550 pesos (Daylight)
Web: www.wyndham.com/hotels/PVRGM/main.wnt or www.mayanresortsgolf.com/vallarta/index.cfm

Four Seasons Golf Course Punta Mita
Located in Punta Mita
18 holes, par 72
7,014 yards
Design: Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
2008 Green fees: $120 USD (9 holes) - $195 USD (18 holes)
Awards: Ranked #3 "Best Resort Courses, Mexico & Latin America" by Travel + Leisure's 2007 World's Best Golf Resorts.
Web: www.fourseasons.com/puntamita/golf.html

Puerto Vallarta Golf Courses & Hotels - Satellite Map
*Rates subject to change without notice.
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Monday, November 5, 2007

What's New on StrayWeddings.com - New Wedding Photos at Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa, Mayan Riviera, Mexico

Image copyright Del Sol Photography - www.delsolphotography.com

Del Sol Photography's associate photographer Vincent Guihard has posted the photos of a recent wedding that took place at Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa. This all-inclusive resort is located near Tulum in the Mayan Riviera, Quintana Roo, Mexico. To view the wedding photos, follow the link below:
For more information and photographs of Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa visit www.strayweddings.com/find_resort_details.php?resort_id=4
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Friday, November 2, 2007

What's New on StrayWeddings.com - New Wedding Photos at the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico

Image copyright Pierre Visual Studio

Cancun photographer Pierre Violle from Pierre Visual Studio has uploaded a new gallery of a Catholic wedding that took place at the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. To view the wedding photos, follow the link below:
For more information, rates, and photographs of the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa visit www.strayweddings.com/find_resort_details.php?resort_id=10
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Thursday, November 1, 2007

What's New on StrayWeddings.com - New Wedding Photos at the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar in Los Cabos, Mexico

Image copyright Pictronica PHOTO + VIDEO

Los Cabos photographer Dino Gomez from Pictronica PHOTO + VIDEO has uploaded a new gallery of a wedding that took place at the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. To view the wedding photos, follow the link below:
For more information, rates, and photographs of the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar go to www.strayweddings.com/find_resort_details.php?resort_id=266
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