MANZANILLO

Manzanillo is a mix of opulent resorts, resorts in-the-making, and primitive areas that offer endless unspoiled beaches and spectacular scenic beauty. Unlike most other resorts, major things to see and do here are usually hidden away in the lush tropical foliage that borders the beach. Ten miles of beaches are lined with inviting restaurants and sparkling international resorts. It was one of them, Las Hadas, star of the film "10" that catapulted this area onto the international resort stage. Couples who like to explore will enjoy this area to the fullest. Barra de Navidad, 15 miles away, also has spectacular resorts.

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WHERE TO STAY:

LAS HADAS: 220 room. You've seen it in the movie "10," now experience it in real life. This posh place still offers millionaire's amenities at fair prices. It does look like something out of a fairyland. Moorish architecture makes it even more out of this world. Rooms are linked by flowering gardened paths. Guests travel around in golf carts, to keep the noise levels from disturbing any siesta. The pool area is one of the country's most beautiful, and the variety of restaurants is ultra romantic. Charter boats for deep sea fishing plus 18 hole championship golf course. Address: PO Box 158, Tel: 4-2000 Fax: 4-1370 | USA: (800) 722-6466
SIERRA RADISSON MANZANILLO: 350 rooms. On Playa La Audiencia, one of the area's most tranquil and beautiful moonshaped bays. Striking architecture in a striking setting. Address: Avenida de la Audiencia. Tel: 3-1000 | Fax: 3-2000 | USA: (800) 777-7800

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CLUB SANTIAGO: 297 rooms. This is a condo hotel with exquisite grounds and a lovely restaurant. Rooms are spacious. Some have kitchenettes. The place has a far away look and feel, but it is as close to the main coastal highway as other hotels. Address: Playa Miramar Tel: 3-0413

ROMANTIC RESORTS

COSTA CAREYES: Barra de Navidad
GRAND BAY HOTEL: Isla de Navidad. 18 hole championship golf course now open.
TAMARINDO: Barra de Navidad

HONEYMOON TRAVEL TIPS:

Average year round temperature: 80 degrees F
Distance from the airport: 25 miles
City code: 333
If you really want to explore the area, rent a car for a few days. Follow the seaside highway and dine in some of the area's favorite restaurants, explore downtown around the port, and then go farther to the unspoiled beaches of Barra de Navidad.
Five star resorts here are a bit more formal than others, but ties, socks and cocktail dresses are still not necessary.

DON’T MISS:

BREAKFAST AT LA POSADA HOTEL, a small rustic place near the turnoff to town. Made to order US style scrambled eggs with all the fixin's.
A swim in exquisitely tranquil PLAYA LA AUDIENCIA where Cortes once met with local Indian chiefs.
A walk along the PUERTO LAS HADAS MARINA PROMENADE.

ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS:

OASIS: A lovely seaside location in the Club Santiago complex.
L'RECIF: A striking restaurant atop a cliff with a wrap around view of dramatic rock formations and the Bay. You can dip in the mini-sized pool after lunch. After dark, the romance quotient increases even more.
WILLY'S: This unassuming place on Las Brisas Beach is one of the most popular restaurants in town. Always crowded, it has a charming, barefoot air and serves up hearty meals that seem to please everyone. Reservations are necessary. Rustic and fun.
EL VAQUERO CAMPESTRE: Strictly for steak lovers.
CARLOS N' CHARLIE'S COLIMA BAY CAFE: Party-party in the bar. Dine in the quieter area in the back. It's on stilts over the ocean!

DESTINATION WEDDINGS:

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