November at the Rosarito Beach Hotel:  

Special Events, Packages & Great Rates

      (Plus 4 Days of Thanksgiving Feasts)

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---Summer’s done but fall’s full of fun at the 500-room Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort --- from great events to special packages to exceptional off-season rates.

Fall’s a wonderful time for a mini-oceanfront-vacation outside the U.S. but yet just 20 miles south of the border --- the crowd’s of summer are gone but the weather’s great and activities abound. Autumn vacations are offered from $69 per night in oceanfront rooms --- and you’ll find plenty to do.

The holiday season brings a magical array of activities to Baja, from unique holiday traditions to fresh lobster season. The Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort is at the center of it all.

Rosarito is the closest gateway to Baja’s world-famous wine country and the Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort offers tour packages from $199. These include an oceanfront room, tour to Valle de Guadalupe’s three best wineries and a 15 percent discount at the hotel’s Casa Playa Spa,

Want to extend the stay? Additional nights are available at $69 and an upgrade to a lobster dinner for two at the Puerto Nuevo II restaurant is only $30 (fresh lobster season started in October). Plus, two children under 12 can stay free in their parent’s room (tour and dinner not included).

With a large number of resident expats and U.S. visitors, Rosarito is a popular spot for Thanksgiving. So, from Nov. 22 through Nov. 25, the hotel offers three-course Thanksgiving lunches and dinners starting at $15.90 for adults and $7.95 for children.

Need additional reasons to take a fall mini-vacation at the Rosarito  Beach Hotel & Resort? Just visit www.rosaritobeachhotel.com for many more great events, packages and rates of exceptional value. The website also offers great views of hotel room, suites, spa, restaurant and bars.

The oceanfront Rosarito Beach Hotel & Resort, founded in 1925 in the heart of Rosarito, features more than 500 rooms and luxury suites, restaurants, bars, world-class spa and a fishing pier. The 18-story 271-suite Pacifico Tower was added in 2008

rosarito, Baja California  -  Announcing a price reduction on Las Flores 202-Club Marina, a 1,000 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm other. Now $195,000 USD - Fully Furnished.

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Info File – Cosmetic Surgery

• Cosmetic surgery is performed on patients who want to fix a physical abnormality or to improve the appearance of a part of their body. Through the years, cosmetic surgery gradually received the public’s acceptance and has been made safer and more affordable for everyone to enjoy. Ordinary individuals can now avail of cheap cosmetic surgery in Mexico and get the same results as when done in the US.
• Some of the popular  types  of aesthetic surgery in Cancun, Mexico that one can choose from are:
• Rhinoplasty – This procedure is done to correct various nose conditions such as a hump on the nose bridge or an over-sized nose, and even breathing problems.
• *** augmentation – This is performed to enhance the appearance of breasts. Bust size is increased by implanting silicone or saline-filled prosthetics under the *** tissue.
• Rhytidectomy – Also known as face lift, this is done to remove or lessen the effects of aging on the face and neck. There are different types of facial cosmetic surgery in Cancun, Mexico that patients can ask for depending on their specific needs.
• Liposuction – This is done to remove fat deposits from the abdomen which cannot be removed by diet and exercise. Patients can also choose to undergo fat transfer in Costa Rica or Mexico, in which fat tissues are removed from one area of the body through liposuction and injected into the desired areas, such as the breasts or buttocks.
• Patients can also choose to undergo laser cosmetic surgery in Cancun, Mexico if they prefer a non-invasive procedure.

Why Plastic Surgery in Cancun, Mexico?

• The cost of plastic surgery in Cancun, Mexico is what appeals to medical tourists. Cosmetic surgery prices in Cancun, Mexico are just a fraction of the costs in the US and Canada.
• Cheap does not mean poor quality, as Mexico is abound with hospitals that have state-of-the-art facilities and technology at par with that found in the US  and Canada.  A number of hospitals in Mexico are accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• Renowned plastic surgeons in Cancun, Mexico received training in prestigious institutions abroad and follow up-to-date international practices. Most of them are also fluent in English so communication won’t be an issue.
• Traveling to Cancun for cosmetic surgery is easy, thanks to Mexico’s close proximity to the US.
• Patients can use their savings to visit some of the breathtaking tourist attractions in Cancun during their stay. They should keep in mind to always keep their belongings secure and to observe the country’s traditions, especially when visiting historic and religious places. It is, however, also wise to learn a few Spanish phrases to converse with the locals when they roam the streets of Cancun, Mexico.

Cosmetic surgery in Cancun, Mexico, as with any other surgical procedure, does not come without risks and complications. It may be life changing in a positive or negative way, so patients should make an informed decision before taking the plunge. Like what our old folks say, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Jul 09, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. PAC +0.05% (bmv:GAP) ("the Company" or "GAP") announced today preliminary terminal passenger traffic figures for the month of June 2012 compared to traffic figures for June 2011.

During June 2012, total terminal passengers increased 10.1% compared to the previous year. Domestic passenger traffic increased 15.4%, while international passenger traffic increased 0.1% compared to June 2011.

As part of June's relevant events, it is important to mention the opening of the Orange County, California - Los Cabos route by Air Tran Airways.

Company Description:

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates twelve airports throughout Mexico's Pacific region, including the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo, and six mid-sized cities: Hermosillo, Guanajuato, Morelia, Aguascalientes, Mexicali and Los Mochis. In March 2006, GAP's shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "PAC" and on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "GAP".

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

In accordance with Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and article 42 of the "Ley del Mercado de Valores", GAP has implemented a "whistleblower" program, which allows complainants to anonymously and confidentially report suspected activities that may involve criminal conduct or violations. The telephone number in Mexico, facilitated by a third party that is in charge of collecting these complaints, is 01 800 563 00 47. The web site is www.lineadedenuncia.com/gap . GAP's Audit Committee will be notified of all complaints for immediate investigation.

SOURCE: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V.

From the print edition

When the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the country’s health care reform law last week, Costa Rica’s private medical sector paid close attention. 

The Affordable Care Act, known colloquially as “Obamacare,” will extend health insurance to approximately 40 million uninsured U.S. citizens.

The Supreme Court decision could hamper the growing global medical tourism industry, a key tourist market in Costa Rica. According to the Council for International Promotion of Costa Rica Medicine (PROMED), in 2010, the country counted 36,000 medical tourists, who generated $288 million in revenue. 

Numbers have not yet been announced for 2011. But PROMED estimates 12 percent growth, putting the number at 40,000 tourists. At a medical tourism conference in April, organizers predicated the industry could begin attracting 100,000 medical tourists by 2013.

Health officials acknowledged those estimates might need to be tempered with U.S. health care reform a reality. Barring a repeal of the law by Republican lawmakers, the full extent of the reforms will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2014.

The medical tourism industry’s philosophy centers on providing quality care that’s more cost-efficient because it’s received outside the United States. But with more citizens obtaining insurance, health care in the U.S. becomes more affordable.

However, the law will not cover certain popular medical tourism procedures, including elective surgeries and dental care. Dental treatments represent almost 40 percent of medical tourism, while plastic surgery represents another large percentage. 

At the same time, medical tourism promoters have been researching ways to provide care for procedures often covered by insurance.

One initiative that is gaining traction is corporate tourism. The program negotiates with health insurance companies working with other private companies to create deals where employees travel abroad for treatment. 

“If we see health care reform possibly reducing the individual market for medical travel, we could have a huge opportunity for corporate buyers for health care,” PROMED Executive Director Massimo Manzi said.

While “Obamacare” might cause individual tourist numbers to stagnate, businesses still have the potential to bring planeloads of tourists down for treatments. The key to convince companies and their employees to receive treatment in Costa Rica is to provide incentives, said Bob Repke, president of Global Medical Conexions, a corporate medical tourism facilitator. 

Repke has spoken on the law at medical tourism conferences in Costa Rica. The June 28 Supreme Court ruling is fresh, and he and the rest of the industry haven’t had time yet to digest the law, which has more than 2,000 pages. However, he insists medical tourism promoters should see many positives in the outcome.

“We’ve been seeing an increase in medical travel in the last five years, and we still haven’t penetrated the market fully,” Repke said, adding that opportunities also include markets in the Caribbean and the rest of Latin America.

Besides corporate tourism, another boost could come from those who are impatient with the new system. In Canada, a country with universal health care, patients can wait up to two years to receive non-life-threatening procedures, such as knee or hip replacements. Patients could choose to receive surgery faster in Costa Rica. 

Repke said those same long lines will form in the U.S., except in larger numbers. Plus, medical tourism’s reputation has strengthened over the years, and Repke believes in the future more foreigners will take interest in the idea.

If destination weddings are the most happening things during the wedding season, then a wedding by the beach is an icing on that cake.

In Indian mythology, the coming together of air, water and fire is considered most auspicious and thus, newly weds pay their respect to river Ganga or Yamuna – an age-old practice. New-age beach weddings are not only concentrating on this auspicious angle, but are also a lot about beach décor, food and towards making a memorable event for a lifetime.

When choosing a beach for weddings, Bali ranks high. One of the most mystical and beautiful places in the world, Bali is an island of the Gods, a gem located in Indonesia and a favourite travel and wedding destination.

No article on beach wedding destinations is complete without a mention of the Hawaiian Islands. The sun-drenched Caribbean islands are a hot choice too, courtesy their year-round gorgeous weather and some of the most dramatic sunsets on earth. Idyllic Antigua not only has an unmatched 365 beautiful beaches, it is also home to British Naval Base. Its harbour continues to be a popular yachting destination for the jet-setter. Barbados, Belize, Jamaica and St Lucia are other vacation and wedding hotspots, where magic is created again and again.

In India, Goa is emerging as a popular beach wedding destination. Goa’s long coastline, sandbars dotting it and local cuisines make it an alluring must-visit. The Portuguese culture adds more to the charm of the place.

Getting married on an ocean liner is rapidly gaining favour as a wedding getaway. Cruising is a great alternative to beaches as everything is on your fingertips. Twenty-four hour room service, nightclubs, casinos, thematic dinners and cabaret shows, open decks for cocktail parties make the wedding affair all the more enjoyable. Stops at countries and ports are an added attraction.

A beach wedding offers quite a number of advantages. To start with, there will a limited number of guests rather than a plethora of them, which is the case when holding a wedding or reception at home. Such weddings are fairly informal – dress code doesn’t involve heavy diamond and gold jewellery and shiny Kanjivaram sarees. Not just guests but family members too can sit back and enjoy the wedding as it takes place. No rush, no BlackBerrys or email pressures, no last minute crises.

As fishing season ramps up in several states, outdoor-types are anxiously packing their tackle boxes and waders to get ready. This year, focus on the daily catch and let someone else take care of details. Forbes Travel Guide rounded up five great fishing trips—all planned by luxury hotels—to book this year. Check out the full list here on Startle.com.

If you’re looking to reel in a big one, head south of the border, where one Baja hotel offers everything you need for deep-sea marlin fishing—from a Hummer-chauffeured ride from the airport to a nightly massage. In Belize, Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn offers saltwater fly-fishing expeditions—you’ll be accompanied by local guides who’ve been fishing here all their lives. For a true taste of luxury, stay at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Little Nell in Aspen, where you can take a helicopter over the Colorado Rockies to fly-fish at a private ranch. The trips include perks you wouldn’t do on your own, including chef-prepared catch of the day and gourmet packed lunches with wine pairings. Read the full story here to find out more—including when to go—about these fishing trips.