Vacations aren't just about taking it easy on the beach (though that's nice too!). This is your big chance to escape from your daily routine and try something different, something exhilarating, or even, dare we say, life-changing. The best memories are created from unique experiences and one-off encounters, so why not make the most of your precious free time this year, and do something you’ll never forget?
Check out this list of "Experience packages" for inspiration, and plan your most amazing vacation ever:
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Baja Camp, Isla Espiritu Santo
Snorkel with the sea-lions!
This fantastic five night
package includes accommodation in a luxury camp-hotel on an otherwise uninhabited island
in the Sea of Cortez. During your stay you’ll visit a colony of sea lions and be able to
snorkel and interact with them in their natural habitat. You’ll be able to picnic alone
on a secluded beach, dine under the stars on fresh seafood and gourmet Italian cuisine,
and sleep within earshot of the ocean.
Baja Adventure Package - $2,350 USD plus taxes for 5 nights/2 people, all meals included. |
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Casa Natalia, San Jose del Cabo
Tour the art galleries and meet with the artists!
Quaint San Jose del Cabo is renowned for its art galleries, and this package includes a tour of the
galleries plus interviews with the owners and artists. Your base is the stylish boutique
hotel Casa Natalia, located within strolling distance of the best galleries and restaurants
(indeed the Casa’s restaurant Mi Cocina is recognized as one of the best in town).
Indulgent treats such as spa treatments and gourmet meals at Mi Cocina are included
in the package.
Arts Package from $1,988 USD plus taxes for 2 people, 4 nights. |
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Todos Santos Inn, Todos Santos
Learn Spanish at this elegant inn in Todos Santos!
The perfect way to combine an enjoyable vacation with learning the basics of a foreign language. Each weekday, participants
will receive two hours of intensive Spanish classes with a certified Berlitz instructor. Utilizing the local shops, restaurants, and galleries, the language will come to life in a fun and interactive environment.
There's plenty of time left to enjoy the indulgent surroundings of the Todos Santos Inn, with its stylish wine bar and tropical gardens, and
to explore the galleries and gourmet restaurants in this oasis town.
Learn Spanish in Todos Santos Package - from $950 USD plus taxes for 6 nights, 2 people |
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Caribbean Coast |
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Ceiba del Mar, Riviera Maya
Learn how to banish stress and increase your energy levels!
This beachfront spa resort invites you to experience a journey of wellness and relaxation through its "Inner self Awakening Program".
With this program you will learn how to relax, increase your energy levels and even
cook Spa Cuisine through personalized guidance, aromatherapy treatments,
body detoxification and more natural and non invasive techniques. This seven day vacation
will be blissfully enjoyable, but could also be life-changing.
Inner Self Awakening Package - from $4,526 USD plus taxes for 7 nights,2 people |
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Paraiso de la Bonita, Riviera Maya
Propose to your partner over a romantic dinner with private musical serenade!
Looking for the ideal location to propose to your loved one? It's all here, in a three night package packaged
with romantic treats. Your accommodation is a luxury ocean view suite with private plunge pool, you'll receive private transfers from the airport in a Lincoln Navigator and a bottle of sparking Prosecco and a bottle of
tequila on arrival. Then enjoy a massage in the fabulous spa, a special romantic bathtub setup in your suite, and the wonderful
romantic private dinner for two on the pier or in your suite, with a 45 minute musical serenade. The answer is sure to be "yes"!
Romance Package - from $3,514 USD including taxes for 3 nights, 2 people |
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Central Highlands |
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La Casa de Sierra Nevada, San Miguel de Allende
Experience the true flavors of Mexico or learn how to make your own signature Margarita!
The Culinary Adventure package allows you to get a real taste of San Miguel and includes either a cooking class at the hotel's exclusive cooking school, Sazon, or a market tour with the Chef, or the chance to create your signature Margarita. Customizable packages are also available should you wish to take more cooking classes.
The luxurious accommodations at the Casa de Sierra Nevada, a member of the prestigious Orient Express group, are
the perfect base for this memorable experience.
Mexican Culinary Adventure Package - from around $1,429 USD plus taxes for 4 nights, 2 people |
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Central Pacific Coast |
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Hotelito Desconocido, Costa Alegre
Spend a week without electricity in this ecological paradise and rediscover the luxuries of nature!
Awaken your senses to life's simple luxuries with this fantastic seven night package.
Dine by candlelight, stroll along miles of virgin beaches, shower in the sunlight and take a rowing boat out on the estuary under a sky
filled with a thousand stars. Your stay in a romantic thatched-roof Palafito is enhanced by a range of natural spa treatments
and special excursions, including participation in the turtle release program (from June to December). Transfer from Puerto Vallarta and all meals
are included.
Eco Luxury Package - from $4,225 USD plus taxes for 7 nights, 2 people |
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Southern Mexico |
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Villa Aranjuez, Acapulco
Private salsa lessons in Acapulco!
Gather together a group of friends
for this fun and memorable vacation. Your accommodation is a private luxury villa with
swimming pool and magnificent ocean views. Two of Acapulco's professional salsa instructors
will teach you the basics with private lessons in the luxury of your villa on two days.
On the third day you can show off your new skills or learn a little more from your
instructors at one of Acapulco's top salsa clubs. Then celebrate your success with a
private cruise around the spectacular coastline in a beautiful 52 foot yacht. Available with other villas from three bedrooms to ten bedrooms.
Learn Salsa in Acapulco Package - from $884 USD per person for 5 nights based on 12 people sharing a 6 bedroom villa, all meals included. |
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Camino Real, Oaxaca
Celebrate Oaxaca's colorful fiesta, the Guelaguetza!
Oaxaca's vibrant and colorful fiesta, the Guelaguetza, takes place in July and includes displays of wonderful traditional
dancing. Now you can visit at any time of year and enjoy a Guelaguetza dinner show at the Camino Real hotel on a Friday night,
with all the passion of the annual spectacle. Book your reservation through differentworld.com and enjoy a complimentary ticket
to the Guelaguetza show when you stay 5 nights or more, including a Friday night (excludes reservations for the More Mexico for Less package).
Free Guelaguetza Dinner Show offer - from $219 USD per room per night plus taxes |
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Yucatan and Campeche |
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Hacienda Santa Rosa, near Merida
Practice healing with a Mayan Medicine Man!
Learn about traditional
healing remedies and Mayan culture directly from the experts when you take the Mayan
Adventure package at Hacienda Santa Rosa. Your package includes a day with a Mayan
Medicine man and a visit to the Mayan city of Uxmal with a renowned archaeologist as your
private guide. A third excursion takes you into little-visited towns to see the everyday
life of the Mayas. The five night package also allows plenty of time to relax in the
opulent surroundings of this lavishly restored hacienda hotel with its exquisite gardens
and picturesque swimming pools.
Mayan Adventure Package - from $3,961 USD plus taxes for 5 nights (two people) |
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Hacienda San Jose, near Merida
Explore the most thrilling Mayan ruins with an archaeologist as your private guide!
This exclusive package features three private tours with renowned
archaeologists and
local experts to give you a unique insight into the treasures of this region.
You'll visit the most significant sites in the region and explore unknown sites
too, experiencing the thrill of discovery enjoyed by 19th century explorers.
Shorter or longer tours can be custom made according to your requirements.
Mayan Adventure Package - from $3,961 USD plus taxes for 5 nights (two people) |
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The Eco Paraiso Xixim, near Celestun
See the flamingos on an eco-adventure!
You don't have to spend a fortune to have a truly memorable vacation. This six night package includes
three excursions and all meals, plus non-alcoholic beverages too. You'll visit the mangrove swamps and enjoy a boat
tour to see the wonderful variety of birds and wildlife that thrive close to this small ecological resort, and you'll
have the chance to see hundreds of beautiful flamingos. The package also includes a visit to nearby haciendas and cenotes, and
even a short fishing trip. And of course there are beautifully wild beaches to explore too!
Escapada Package - from $1,600 USD plus taxes for 6 nights (two people) including taxes |
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