The Unofficial Guide to Mexico's Beach Resorts [Paperback]

Maribeth Mellin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Unofficial Guides | Publication Date: April 18, 2003

Candid, detailed advice on exploring and enjoying Mexico's top 12 beach resorts
o Helps people plan the perfect romantic or family vacation to Cancun, Cozumel, Los Cabos, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatl?n, or other favorite Mexican resort destinations
o Delivers the lowdown on when to go (including tips on how to have fun during rainy season) and how to save money (including how to get in free to archeological sites and find hotel bargains in high season)
o Features in-depth reviews of 120 hotels and a wide range of restaurants
o Offers inside advice on the best local attractions, the best day trips, and the best bets for snorkeling, boating, fishing, and other water sports

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®

"A Tourist’s Best Friend!"
–Chicago Sun-Times

"Indispensable"
–The New York Times

The Top 10 Ways The Unofficial Guide® to Mexico’s Best Beach Resorts Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip:

1. Premier beach resort areas on Mexico’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts described and evaluated, including Cancún, Cozumel, Acapulco, and Los Cabos
2. Over 125 hotel profiles, from sprawling mega-resorts to secluded, romantic getaways
3. Over 100 restaurant profiles, from fine dining to local cuisine
4. In-depth descriptions and quick facts for each regional desti-nation
5. Maps that show how to get from your hotel to restaurants, beaches, attractions, and more
6. Detailed information on the best sight-seeing and nightlife
7. Expert guidance on selecting tours and packages
8. The need-to-knows of traveling to Mexico, including booking airfare, required documents, insurance, and medical concerns
9. Crash courses in how Mexican hotels, restaurants, and other institutions operate, including elementary Spanish words and phrases that will come in handy
10. Insider advice on how, when, and where to travel in Mexico (and how to get around once you’re there), with options for every budget or interest

Get the unbiased truth on hundreds of hotels, restaurants, attractions, and more in The Unofficial Guide® to Mexico’s Best Beach Resorts–the resource that helps you save money, save time, and make your trip the best it can be.

An Unofficial Guide

About the Author

Maribeth Mellin is an award-winning journalist who has covered various aspects of Mexico for over two decades. Her experiences there began with a long backpacking journey in the 1970s that took her from Baja to the tip of the Yucatán Peninsula. She covered the U.S./Mexico border as a senior editor with San Diego Magazine and as a contributor for the Los Angeles Times, then left full-time employment when a publisher asked her to write a book on the coastal resorts of Mexico. Since then, Mellin has authored or contributed to more than 20 travel books about Mexico and has received the prestigious Pluma de Plata award for her writing about the country. She has also authored books on Costa Rica, Peru, Argentina, Hawaii, and San Diego, where she lives just a few blocks from the beach with her husband, Gary. Her writings on social, legal, and medical issues, along with her travel articles, have garnered over two dozen awards from journalism organizations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 478 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076456725X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764567254
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,461,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The inside scoop on the ultimate beach resort experience!, August 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Mexico's Beach Resorts (Paperback)

I recently returned from a trip to Cancun with my husband. This book was the ultimate guide to where to stay, how to save money, all the romantic getaways, and inside advice on the best day trips and best water sports. It rained a few times while we were there, and this book came in handy when we couldn't find anything to do.