Cancun Recognized as Top Destination for Holiday Travel by Orbitz and Travelocity.CANCUN, Mexico -- Recent bookings from the top online travel site Travelocity reveal Cancun as the number one international destination for holiday travel, outranking London, Cabo, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, among others. "Cancun is the ideal location for the holidays," says Arturo Escaip Manzur, General Director of the Cancun Convention and Visitors' Bureau. "Our people are as warm and sunny as our climate, and you can afford to bring the whole family for a great vacation." Orbitz also places the destination in the top five for international holiday travel, listing Cancun in the number two spot, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. booking statistics for December and early January. A research study based on air-ticket sales at Orbitz.com demonstrates that Cancun ranks higher than Mexico City Mexico City Spanish Ciudad de México City (pop., 2000: city, 8,605,239; 2003 metro. area est., 18,660,000), capital of Mexico. Located at an elevation of 7,350 ft (2,240 m), it is officially coterminous with the Federal District, which occupies 571 sq mi , London, and Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta (pwār`tō väyär`tä), city (1990 pop. 93,503), Jalisco state, W Mexico. Located on the expansive Bahía de Banderas [Bay of Flags], Puerto Vallarta has been used since the 16th cent. , Mexico, for this year's holiday travel season. "We are thrilled to see Cancun top Travelocity and Orbitz's lists for international holiday travel," notes Escaip. "These reports represent great success in our continued development of Cancun as a rich and diverse travel destination. We anticipate Cancun's unique accommodations and superior service will continue to draw a record number of travelers throughout 2008." About Cancun - www.cancun.travel Cancun is situated on the northeastern tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, uniquely bordered by the Caribbean Sea Caribbean Sea (kâr'ĭbē`ən, kərĭb`ēən), tropical sea, c.970,000 sq mi (2,512,950 sq km), arm of the Atlantic Ocean, Central America. and the tranquil Nichupte Lagoon. The destination is renowned for its 16-mile stretch of white sandy beaches, world-class hotels, exceptional recreation features and proximity to historic Mayan archeological sites. Visitors to Cancun can enjoy the Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest coral reef coral reef Ridge or hummock formed in shallow ocean areas from the external skeletons of corals. The skeleton consists of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), or limestone. A coral reef may grow into a permanent coral island, or it may take one of four principal forms. in the world and action-packed participatory sports activities that capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. Cancun's exceptionally clear, blue waters. High-resolution photos are available upon request. |
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