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p14 weekender july 23 1994 to advertise in travel destinations call brenda wong 2942200 brenda will assist you with rates layouts and information on upcoming destination features sway to the romantic rhythm of mexico in ench by jennifer chester sugarsoft sand crystal clear waters spicy cuisine serious bar gains fabulous golf archaeologi cal treasures sound tempting this just begins to describe your next vacation in cancun and cozumel two of mexicos most beautiful resort areas cancun is a modern vacation paradise nestled between the emerald lagoon and the caribbean sea though you may wish to spend your days lying in jgruise ihoimrs cruise holidays of markham 5293 hvy 7 f at mccowan 9054 728072 or 180066 1-8220- x norwegian u i n 94s cruise special b00kn0wand save eastern caribbean 8 days 7 nights ss norway departure date upl per per person in canadian early bird cash discount eppi before july 31 94 rlybi boo k and deposit aug 20 94 sept 17 94 50 60theme cruise oct 29 94 nov 26 94 go 40 theme cruise dec 10 94 from 1958 1958 1538 2338 1518 2438 100 dec 24 94 christmas cruise prices include return air fare port tax based on double occupancy 150 100 150 200 the sand watching the waters change from pale aqua at dawn to vivid turquoise to rosestreaked lavender at sunset there are a number of activities offered in cancun every watersport imaginable is available including kayaking sailing diving and deepsea fish ing divers and snorkelers can see submerged pirate ships and pink and black coral reefs teaming with jeweltoned tropical fishfor the golf enthusiast the pok-ta- pok golf course designed by robert trent jones jr has a mayan ruin located beside the 12th hole for families a visit to the mexico magico theme park provides a day of fun for the serious shopper a num ber of modern airconditioned malls such as plaza caracol offer designer clothes and fragrances at bargain prices cancun city con nected to the resort area by bridge and easily accessed by taxi or bus offers local handicrafts good buys might include woven bas kets papier mache skeletons used in day of the dead celebrations on all souls day amates colourful paintings on bark carvings silver jewelry hand made leather huarache shoes and of course tequila and kahlua you might wish to sample the local yucatan cuisine including sopa de lima lime soup and poc chuc a pork dish using soured air transat w holidaijs afafm dnm am tnm known at fa of eras aid am par parson aid am subjict to dang ril4 rain transportation ium arfsamasr markham ontario rave i to r4r7i5ioo let yourself be seduced by the azure sky and sparkling water the achi bands the spicy cuisine and the ancient mayan ruins of mexico oranges and onions or try a variety of international dishes in the evening con sider seeing the ballet folklorico a pre sentation of regional song and dance or visiting one of the various discos and bars there are a number of day trips easily made from cancun just south of cancun is the resort area of playacar nearby playa del carmen offers a number of restaurants bars and shops you can visit the walled mayan city of tulum or the sian kaan biosphere preserve where 320 species of birds and 69varieties of reptiles and mammals live in virgin jungle coral beaches and mangrove swamps accessed by walking trails a twohour drive through the jungle brings you to chichen itza one of the worlds best archaeological sites there the mayan el castillo pyra mid looms over ancient ball courts an observatory and sacred temples at the caves of balankanche there are guided tours of the spectacular stalactite and sta lagmite formations a favourite stop for cruiseships is the island of cozumel excellent visibility and coral reefs make cozumeps surround ing waters especially appealing so scuba divers at chankanaab lagoon you can wade into a world teaming with brightly coloured fish or cruise over reefs in a glass bottom boat cozumel offers excellent beaches shopping restaurants and discos there are a number of daytrips from cozumel from may to september the cozumel museum offers excursions to watch sea turtles lay their eggs on seclud ed beaches the town of san miguel is only 20 minutes away by taxi there you can visit the malecon a boulevard lined with restaurants cafes and shops for the adventurer mayan ruins like uxmal are located in the lush jungle of the yucatan interior naturalists lead expeditions into the rain forests near palenque the dense foliage provides shelter for parrots can butterflies monkeys tapirs jaguars merida the white city se as capital of the yucatan is a seven drive from the caribbean coast whether your interest be mayai mariachis scubadiving or shop islands of cancun and cozumel something for you fast facts getting there there is both schedu and nonstop charter service to canci cozumel from toronto ask your tr agent flying time from toronto about 4 hours entry requirements proof of canac citizenship such as a valid passport birth certificate and photo identified are needed along with a mexican toil card ask your travel agent language spanish currency new mexican pesos u dollars recommended climate subtropical where to stay caribbean vt cancun is an allinclusive resort lo in the heart of the resort area this r front resort offers all meals complirn ry bar two tennis courts pools discv activities for kids snorkeling wine ing and sailing offered at the watet centre on nichupte lagoon airc tioned hotel rooms are in a modern rise complex for those who long for a more re pace the caribbean village playac located 64 km south of cancun itoffc meals complimentary bar use of a club facilities including snorkeling ami ing pools aerobics volleyball bid golf 3 tennis courts a disco and acti for kids lowrise villas house 8 ah ditioned guestrooms with 2 queen satellite tv fullbath and balcony or located in playacar the hottest new resort area south of cancun sparkling- new caribbean village is designed in an informal village sell