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DISCOVER MEXICO & BRAZILCasa de Sierra Nevada San Miguel de Allende, MexicoA group of 16th- and 18th-century buildings at theheart of San Miguel de Allende, this delightful hotelfocuses on a series of courtyards where floweringshrubs clamber up ancient columns and lanternslight the way. Peaceful as it is, guests only haveto step outside to find themselves surroundedby the colour, scents and sounds of Mexican citylife. San Miguel itself is well-known for its culturalattractions, including classes to learn local crafts.LOCATION Central Mexico: 270km from Mexico City,110km from León airport. 65km from Querétarodomestic airport.ACCOMMODATION 37 suites and bedrooms.DINING Award-winning Andanza restaurant and thepopular Blue Bar.FEATURES Pool, Laja Spa, library and Sazón cookingschool. Ranch and canyon adventure tours; golf andtennis. Classes in dance, art, jewellery and language.General Manager: Mr Pedro GuerreroTel: +52 415 152 7040casadesierranevada.comTAKE A TOUR See San Miguel de Allende in a newlight from a horse, bicycle, hot-air balloon or on ahike through canyons and around hot springs.Maroma Resort and Spa Riviera Maya, MexicoSet among rustling palms and lush greenery,this is the ultimate tropical retreat, with suitesand a private villa opening on to a spectaculartalcum-white beach. Spend lazy days in poolsiderestaurants, explore Mayan heritage sites, playtennis or snorkel around the world’s second largestcoral reef, just metres from the resort’s beach.LOCATION 30 minutes from Cancún International Airport.ACCOMMODATION 33 suites, 30 bedrooms, 4-bedroom villa.DINING El Sol Tapas & Restaurant for Mediterraneanstylecuisine. El Restaurante for romantic beachsidedining. Freddy’s Tequila and Ceviche Bar. La Cantinawith themed Mexican home-style dinners.FEATURES The award-winning Kinan spa, offeringsignature Mayan treatments. Watersports, includingdiving in cenotes (limestone caves). 3 pools, 2 tenniscourts, golf close by. Spanish language and culturalimmersion programme. Meeting room.Managing Director: Mr Federico EchaizTel: 866 454 9351 (toll free US only); +52 998 872 8200maromahotel.comDINNER FOR TWO Enjoy sensational dining in aspecial, secluded location: high on our mirador(viewpoint), in jungle gardens or on the beach.104