Tequila Partida

September 16 is the Mexican National Day of Independence. You’ll hear the phrases “Viva Mexico!” and ““Viva la independencia!” spoken all across Mexico to celebrate their holiday.

Mexican National Day of Independence is a very patriotic Mexican holiday or fiesta patria.

The country enjoys fireworks and festive foods such as pozole (a soup made of hominy and pork) in addition to celebratory drinks, including darker Reposado or Añejo Tequila styles which are shared by families and friends.

Mexico’s most popular type of Tequila on national holidays is the more expensive aged Reposado, not Blanco.

Tequila Partida is proud to be the world’s top-rated Tequila.

Here are several interesting facts about Reposado and Añejo Tequila – Viva Mexico!

– America’s leading spirits reviewer Paul Pacult has called Partida Reposado “the Bentley of Reposado
tequila.”

– Partida Reposado is aged six months in once-pass Jack Daniels American Oak. Partida Añejo is aged for eighteen months in once-pass Jack Daniels American Oak.

– Reposado Tequila features a unique woodsy flavoring that is ideal when served with beef-based, poultry and pork-type main dishes. An easy pairing of complementary flavors includes orange, cinnamon and honey.

– Aged Tequila styles such as Reposado and Añejo were originally created when producers made use of leftover red wine, brandy and rum casks that were shipped over for consumption by the Spanish aristocracy in the 1900s.

Photo: El Dorado Generations Maroma

El Dorado Generations Maroma can be found on one of the world’s top ten best beaches in beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico and is perfect for couples, groups and weddings.

This intimate seaside boutique hotel provides its guests the ultimate in customized luxury travel by offering 30 spacious suite rooms along with luxury services and amenities of an upscale resort on an intimate scale.

The El Dorado Generations Maroma features – Chakay Restaurant & Swim-Up Bar, a rooftop Sunset Bar, a kid’s club, as well as beautiful pool with lounge chairs for the ultimate in relaxation.

Hotel guests that are 16 years old and and over, can enjoy access to the incredible amenities at the adjacent adults-only El Dorado Maroma. Try fine dining at its four restaurants that serve fresh, seasonal cuisine. For entertainment, there are three lively bars and the luxurious N’aay Spa.

El Dorado Generations Maroma is located directly on the world-famous Maroma Beach, so water activities are abound

– including water sports, deep sea fishing and other activities only steps away. Nearby attractions include a selection of world-class championship 18-hole golf courses, archaeological attractions such as the Mayan ruins of Tulum and ecological park, Xcaret.

The hotel’s luxury suites were designed with contemporary Caribbean decor to complement its stunning natural surroundings. Choose from several suite categories, all with views of either lush tropical gardens or the white sand and clear waters of Maroma Beach. El Dorado Generation Maroma guests may choose from Luxury Jacuzzi Junior Suites, One Bedroom Family Suites, Two Bedroom Family Suites-each of which are available as swim-up suites, as well as the Three Bedroom Family Suite.

El Dorado Generation Maroma rates begin at $443 per person, per night including the Gourmet Inclusive experience including gourmet à la carte meals, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, 24-hour room service, and full service concierge; inclusive of taxes and fees.

To learn more or book a reservation at El Dorado Generations Maroma on the Riviera Maya in Mexico, please contact us at:

Gran Porto Real ​Playa del Carmen

The Gran Porto Real Playa del Carmen in Mexico is proud to have been named as a Resort of Excellence by TripAdvisor.com

The coveted Certificate of Excellence award by TripAdvisor.com is much deserved achievement for The Gran Porto Real Playa del Carmen as a result of this Mexican luxury resort’s consistent excellence in customer
comments related to resort service and facilities.

The Gran Porto Real is an all-inclusive, all-suite, all fun, all captivating family friendly resort centrally located in the beautiful Riviera Maya of Mexico.

The Gran Porto Real ​Playa del Carmen is a luxurious, beachfront resort situated on the scenic Caribbean. The resort is the only family friendly upscale resort found just steps from the charming town of Playa del Carmen.

Luxury amenities abound at this luxury resort. Adult guests can treat themselves to spacious suites, vibrant atmosphere, a variety of gourmet fine dining choices, plus a large selection of lounges and entertainment areas to relax or party away!

This Riviera Maya luxury resort is also a terrific destination for families. They offer all-inclusive family vacation package in its Family Suites, Gran Master and Presidential Suites. Children can sometimes get bored on family vacations but here they can be pampered with a special kid’s check-in, kid’s size robes and slippers in the suites.

The Gran Porto Real ​Playa del Carmen is ideal for couples who want a romantic getaway. Relax with some quiet time at its upstairs pool area, on the beautiful beach in private cabanas, and the seaside gazebo — a favorite for weddings and romantic occasions.

Please use the Contact Form below to inquire about a reservation at The Gran Porto Real ​Playa del Carmen luxury resort. We will promptly get back to you.

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún

Hotelera Posadas is commemorating this year’s Mayan Calendar celebration with healing spa treatments at the adult-only Live Aqua Cancún All-Inclusive, the five star Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Cancún Beach Resort & Spa, and the all-inclusive Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún.

For more than four decades, Hotelera Posadas operates 114 luxury properties and more than 20,000 guestrooms in 50 beach and city destinations in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Chile.

The healing spa treatments now being offered at various Hotelera Posadas hotels & resorts offer customers a unique treatment that blends authentic traditions with modern amenities – from the ancient tradition of Temazcal to a therapeutic Mayan Gods Ritual.

Live Aqua Cancún All-Inclusive:
Live Aqua’s Spa Aqua prompts guests to channel their emotions to a memorable inner experience and enter a world of sensations where the surreal and the sublime welcome. The Aqua Spa is paying homage to the Mayans by offering a Temazcal treatment. The origins of Temazcal begin in center of Mexico and the Yucatan region. It’s a pure expression of Mayan and Aztec medicinal traditions. The ancient ritual is conducted by a Mayan shaman and has been used for centuries to achieve space physical, emotional, mental and spiritual purification. This 90-minute rejuvenation is $90 per person.

Live Aqua Cancún is revolutionizing the luxury getaway experience with a heavy focus on the inclusion and treatment of all five senses. With fresh and unique design elements such as sensuous in-room aromatherapy menus, savory international cuisine, a world fusion spa and fitness center, an in-house DJ and stunning panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, a Live Aqua vacation is much more than a trip to the beach.

Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Cancún Beach Resort & Spa:
Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach’s Gem Spa features an entire selection of treatments inspired by Mayan healing remedies. The spa’s atmosphere was designed to entrances all the senses. The rich natural textures of wood, black granite, sand, marble, onyx and Venetian mosaic add a touch of great luxury to the spa experience, aimed to reward each guest with relaxation and beauty. Gem Spa’s newest treatment, the Mayan Gods Ritual lasts 120 minutes and begins with a copal exfoliation and body wrap. Copal resin, used by ancient Mayans in their spiritual ceremonies, is known for revitalizing the spirit. After, a restorative facial incorporates Jade and Tiger’s Eye, inspiring clarity and power. This hydrating and invigorating treatment is $376.

Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach offers the best of both worlds with award-winning luxury that transports the soul to pure relaxation, yet equally stimulates with its proximity to the area’s vibrant culture and entertainment.

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún All-Inclusive:
Cancún’s Miiluma Spa pampers each guest with personalized attention and indulgent spa treatments. Experience the latest in natural spa treatments incorporating Mexican products, relax and rejuvenate in the steam room, go for a swim in the immersion pool, or work up a sweat in our unique gym featuring the latest-generation equipment on the open-air terrace. Miiluma Spa’s Mayan Mud Massage was inspired by the Mayan story of creation that reads the gods created man from mud. The treatment nourishes the body with photo-enzymes and trace elements originally discovered by the Mayans to revitalize the body.

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún is an all-inclusive resort that features contemporary Mexican architecture, including one of the largest and most impressive thatched-roof “palapas” in the destination. There are cultural activities, arts and crafts and sports programs to keep you constantly entertained, plus time to relax and soak up the Mayan culture, enjoy the Caribbean sunshine and groove to the international ambiance that settles in after the sun goes down.

Fore additional information about the spa treatments or the Hotelera Posadas resorts, please visit http://posadas.com.

Casa Colina

Casa Colina is a private villa found on Mexico’s spectacular Pacific Coast. This luxury resort offers a wide range of activities for the entire family including: diving, snorkeling, or visiting several historic volcanoes.

The ultra-private villa Casa Colina is the picture-perfect destination for those who enjoy the best life has to offer. Located between Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Casa Colina is pure luxury.

Casa Colina is ideal for girlfriend getaways, bridal parties, honeymoons, couples getaways, and family reunions.

Families will love the villa’s luxurious amenities such as its infinity-edge pool overlooking the mountains and ocean and its private staff and gourmet chef.

There is so much to do at Casa Colina. Try touring the quaint town of Barra, which is full of local flavor and authentic shops. Enjoy a round of golf at the nearby AAA four-diamond Isla Navidad Grand Bay Resort.

Adjacent to Casa Colina is Grand Bay. Here you can enjoy a variety activities such as playing tennis, horseback riding or getting pampered with a luxury spa treatment.

Considered one of Mexico’s most beautiful private villas located in one of the country’s safest states, Jalico, Casa Colina is spacious enough to host families of all sizes.

This luxurious villa has six large bedrooms, all individually decorated and exquisitely furnished, as well as a private entrance, several options for dining, including a poolside BBQ area; a chic indoor/outdoor Top of the World Palapa with a custom-built Estrella chandelier, fully-stocked bar and 250-degree views of the mountains and ocean; and the Lagoon View Lounge with a hand-laid brick cathedral ceiling and Balinese furnishings, as well as the following amenities:

• Expansive outdoor terrace area with infinity-edge pool, blue-tiled Jacuzzi, gourmet BBQ, and plush lounge chairs and umbrellas.
• Surround-sound home theatre with a 65” Panasonic plasma TV, satellite receiver, and DVD player.
• Fitness center with state-of-the-art machines and fold-back windows with views of the ocean and mountains. Chilled towels and water are also available.

Nightly rates at Casa Colina start at $1,600 per night from May 1, thru September 30, 2012 and include airport pickup and drop off; private chef and staff; and laundry but excludes food, beverages, and phone, which are charged at actual cost without markup. A 50% deposit to secure booking is required.

For additional information or reservations at Casa Colina, please visit www.casacolinamexico.com or call 312-961-3280.

Casa Colina

Getting married is a special moment in anybody’s life. Now you can say “I Do” while enjoying luxurious five-star amenities and beautiful ocean views, all from your very own secluded Mexican villa.

Stunningly beautiful Casa Colina in Mexico, truly inspires romance. This private and secluded villa along the Pacific Ocean near Puerto Vallarta is the ideal place to get married and/or spend your romantic honeymoon.

From being pampered like royalty by Casa Colina’s own private staff that includes an executive chef, to moonlight serenades on the villa’s terrace, brides and grooms are guaranteed to have the wedding and honeymoon “of a lifetime.”

The private Casa Colina villa is also located in Mexico’s safest state, Jalisco, making it a popular choice for destination weddings.

Casa Colina is located inside an oasis of tranquil and lush landscaped gardens with views of the blue jewel-toned ocean waters below and surrounding mountains,

The villa’s wedding space, which includes outdoor terraces overlooking the turquoise-colored ocean, can accommodate up to 80 wedding guests.

For overnight guests, the six-bedroom impeccably decorated villa can accommodate up to 12 people with junior and master suites. The master suite for the bride and groom comes with a California King bed, Jacuzzi, private garden, outdoor shower, day bed palapa, breakfast table, and plush loungers.

In addition, Villa guests can stay at the adjacent award-winning AAA four-diamond Isla Navidad Grand Bay Resort, which has a full-service spa and salon and a 27-hole golf course created by Robert von Hagge.

Descriptions of Casa Colina’s Guestrooms Include:
– Laguna Suite: Master bedroom suite with a California King bed, shower, Jacuzzi tub, private garden, breakfast table, and plush loungers.
– Sueno Suite: Master bedroom suite with a California King bed, shower, Jacuzzi tub, outdoor shower, and private garden.
– Oceano Suite: Master bedroom suite with a California King bed, shower, and a walkout balcony.
– Luna Suite: Master bedroom suite with a California King bed, shower, and a walkout balcony.
– Estrella Suite: Junior bedroom suite with a California Queen bed, shower, Jacuzzi tub, and walkout balcony.
– Vista Suite: Corner bedroom suite with two queen beds, shower, Jacuzzi tub, and a walkout balcony.

For additional information about Casa Colina and its romantic wedding and honeymoon packages, please visit www.casacolinamexico.com or call 312-479-2874.

Los Cabos Querencia Gold Club Community. Luxury Living in Los Cabos – Ultimate Residential Community in Mexico

Now you can find the ultimate residential community in Los Cabos and Mexico. Del Mar Development has combined with a world-renowned golf community and brings luxury living to the forefront.

Since 1995, Del Mar Development’s residential communities have set the standard for luxury real estate in Mexico.

By creating the finest lifestyle experience, the premier luxury communities of Villas Del Mar, Espiritu Del Mar and Oasis Palmilla will be joined by the neighboring Querencia Los Cabos golf community to combine amenities, marketing and sales under the Del Mar Development banner.

Neighboring the legendary One&Only Palmilla Hotel, the Del Mar Development’s communities are clearly the most prized real estate in all of Los Cabos. These luxury properties provide an ultimate collection of beachfront and ocean-view residences and home sites that overlooking the scenic Sea of Cortez.

With this alliance, Del Mar Development homeowners and guests can enjoy a portfolio of unrivaled amenities: Private golf club, private beach club, private ocean-view fitness club, miles of secluded white sand beach, private sailing catamaran, community park with a tennis court, half basketball court and splash garden, acres of green space and miles of walking and hiking paths.

Plus Del Mar homeowners will receive access to all the restaurants and spa at the One&Only Palmilla Hotel, 27-holes of golf at Palmilla Golf Club and the Palmilla Tennis Club.

For additional information, please visit www.delmarloscabos.com.

Casa Colina

Now you can experience the ultra good life by mingling with the world-class elite on Isla Navidad, Mexico’s exclusive resort community.

Stay at at five-star, luxury Casa Colina, which is a six-bedroom, privately staffed hilltop villa.

Casa Colina can be found along the spectacular Pacific Coast, nestled between incredible Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco, Mexico.

Casa Colina offers its guest a haven of barefoot elegance plus many modern luxury comforts that boasts eye-popping vistas from all points this amazing villa.

Isla Navidad is frequented by Hollywood celebrities, social set notables and savvy world travelers who come to this tropical paradise for its top luxury resorts, private estates and seaside condos; a Robert von Hagge-design golf course; and a large marina for mariners to dock their vessels.

A taste of the luxury amenities at secluded Casa Colina include: an infinity-edge pool and blue-tiled Jacuzzi; surround-sound home theaters with a 65‰ Panasonic plasma TV and DVD player; a state-of-the-art fitness center; a private staff and personal chef; and exclusive access to all facilities at the AAA four-diamond Grand Bay Resort.

Take an unforgettable tour to the five-million-year-old active Colima volcano (the oldest in Mexico), or play five sets of tennis at an actual tennis ranch, and/or soothe aching muscles with a seaside massage.

For additional information about Casa Colina, please visit www.casacolinamexico.com or call 312-479-2874.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Earth Day is celebrated this year on April 22. The luxury Grand Velas Riviera Maya is offering an ideal, green escape hotel package now through the end of the year.

Located in Mexico, the luxurious Grand Velas Riviera Maya resort is Green Globe-certified.

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, an all-suites and spa resort located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, is the latest and most sophisticated iteration of the ultra-luxury, all-inclusive resort experience.

Each of the resort’s 491 suites offer more than 1,000 square-feet of living space.

The resort’s new Green Escape Package provides travelers the chance to see and learn about the property’s natural cenotes (fresh water sinkholes), plus plant a mangrove tree in their name in the resort’s lush jungle area.

Resort guests will also receive a certificate with the tree coordinates so they can watch it grow from home on Google Earth.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya’s all-inclusive rate includes suite accommodations, a la carte dining at a choice of five gourmet restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hr in-suite service, access to fitness center with personal trainer, activities for adults and kids, round-trip airport transfers, taxes, gratuities, and more.

Green Escape Package rates in a Master Suite start at $493 per person per night based on double occupancy through April 30th and $439 per person per night from May 1 –Dec. 19th.

The children from 4-16 years are $99 per child per night (Jan 3 – Apr 30, 2011) and $75 per child per night (May 1 – Dec 19, 2011).

A three-night minimum stay is required.

For additional information and reservations, please visit www.grandvelas.com or call 1-866-230-7221

The Mexican Riviera is a beautiful, tropical destination with endless miles of white sand beach and abundant sunshine.

Set amidst a stunning tropical beachfront the distinguished Select Clubs resorts are an all-inclusive “hotel within a hotel” offering discerning travelers exclusive VIP services and amenities, that includes 24-hour food and beverage service at our Sandos Resorts.

For ultimate luxury, the Select Clubs at Sandos Caracol Eco Resort & Spa and Sandos Playacar Resort & Spa, on the Riviera Maya, Mexico provide you piece of mind without the glamorous price tag with all-inclusive rates starting at $98 per night.

Visitors are greeted by a friendly staff  upon arrival at the resort. Enjoy the private check-in services at the Sandos Select Club desk. Once at their room, guests will find a complimentary welcome fruit basket and bottle of wine.

From there, skies the limit at these ultra-luxury resorts. There area a myriad of activities that await you, including sporting events and activities program as well as the most popular vacation pastime – relaxing poolside.

The Sandos Select Club private pool area features an adult-only swimming pool, a children’s pool, a snack bar and terrace, showers and changing rooms, and cushioned chaise lounges for optimal comfort.

Sandos Caracol Eco-Resort & Spa offers a wide variety of eateries and bars, including buffet restaurants with International, Mexican and Italian specialties, À La Carte dining with Oriental, Brazilian and Mediterranean cuisine , steakhouses, sports and beach bars, swim-up pool bar and snack bars.

Visitors of both properties can enjoy a day at Spa Sandos, featuring an extensive menu of services and a gymnasium. Hotel guests can use all facilities located on the first section of the spa free-of-charge including the fitness center, hydro massage pool and Jacuzzis, solarium, saunas, steam bath, showers and lockers.

For those looking to be pampered and indulge, Spa Sandos also offers various luxury treatments ranging from body wraps and massages to organic treatments and facials (rates vary by service).

St. Regis Punta Mita Resort – Presidential Suite

The latest Aficionado program from the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort is named Tequila Aficionado.

The Tequila Aficionado package provides guests staying at luxury St. Regis Punta Mita Resort with an exclusive and unforgettable taste of the rich history behind Mexico’s legendary spirit.

The luxurious St. Regis Punta Mita Resort is perfectly located in the exclusive enclave of Punta Mita at the Riviera Nayarit, just north of Puerto Vallarta.

Guest at the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort are offered modern sophistication, unparalleled luxury and bespoke service at one the best addresses in the entire world.

Tequila Aficionado provides a private tour of the historic village of Tequila, plus the famous “Mundo Cuervo” distillery, certified tequila lessons with tequila tasting, in addition to an elegant four-course dinner at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort’s signature restaurant, Carolina.

St. Regis Punta Mita Resort’s Tequila Aficionado package is available now through December 31, 2010.

Rates for the resort’s Tequila Aficionado package begin at $670 USD for a Deluxe Room with a garden view and include private tours, transfers and roundtrip airfare for two.

Make your Aficionado reservations by either calling (877)250-8871 or contacting Ms. Carolina Monsalvo at carolina.monsalvo@stregis.com

For additional information on all The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit the new www.stregis.com