Mexico City.BEST HOTEL Four Seasons. For the second straight year, the centrally located luxurious business hotel receives top honors. Approximately half of the hotel's 240 rooms have a view of the wonderful courtyard where many 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 big shots hold power breakfasts and lunches. The amenities from data ports in the rooms to dry cleaning dry cleaning, process of cleaning fabrics without water. Special solvents and soaps are used so as not to harm fabrics and dyes that will not withstand the effects of ordinary soap and water. Dry cleaning began in France about the middle of the 19th cent. and health spa with a rooftop pool are top notch. The business center, open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., is only the beginning of its business services-try the fax, photocopying or delivery services available 24 hours a day. Tap the 24-hour concierge for tips on where to eat and what to see. Rooms start at $270. Paseo de la Reforma Paseo de la Reforma (a Spanish-language name that roughly translates as "Promenade of the Reform") is a 12 km long grand avenue in Mexico City, Mexico. The name commemorates the liberal reforms of 19th century president Benito Juárez. #500. Phone: [52] (55) 5230-1818. www.fourseasons.com BEST FRENCH-MEXICAN RESTAURANT Chateau Kamach. it may be an unlikely fusion, but the innovative merger of French cuisine French cuisine is considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant styles of cooking. The national cuisine known today has evolved from centuries of social and political change. with the flavors of Baja California Baja California, state, Mexico Baja California (Span.: bä`hä kälēfōr`nyä), state (1990 pop. 1,660,855), 27,628 sq mi (71,576 sq km), NW Mexico, on the Baja California peninsula. Mexicali is the capital. has kept this restaurant thriving for nearly half a century. Chef Antonio Martinez Camacho opened this magical spot in 1957 during Mexico City's belle epoque belle é·poque n. An era of artistic and cultural refinement in a society, especially in France at the beginning of the 20th century. [French : belle, beautiful + époque, era.] . Its limited menu focuses on food that's in season and fresh. The commendable wine cellar is dominated by French and Mexican vintages. Main dining area plus five private dining rooms, including rooms for smokers. Chef Martin San Roman, who studied in France, has taken on an advisory role at the restaurant. 15-17 Artemio de Valle Arizpe, Colonia del Valle Colonia del Valle or just del Valle is a neighborhood in the central borough of Benito Juárez in Mexico City and is one of the biggest colonias in the city. When referring to Colonia del Valle several colonias are put included: the official Colonia del Valle, plus . Phone: [52] (55) 5523-7966 or [52] (55) 5543-6626. www.chateau-kamach.com BEST TRADITIONAL BUSINESS LUNCH Hacienda de los Morales. For the best can't miss lunch, this tried-and-true restaurant is set in a 16th century hacienda. After the obligatory escamoles (ant eggs, a.k.a Mexican caviar) or goat cheese filled pastry, dive into a Malinalco-style trout with its guajillo chile sauce. If your guests really enjoy the food, you can buy them the restaurant's recipe book to take home. Vasquez de Mella 525, Col. del Bosque. Phone: [52] (55) 5096-3054. www.haciendadelosmorales.com BEST ADVENTURE TRAVEL AGENCY Mexico Verde Expediciones. This adventure tourism company in Mexico offers security, comfort and personal attention. It operates a resort--with a collection of sports facilities See:
BEST GOLF GETAWAY Club de Golf Malinalco. Stuck in the western Mexico City office complex of Santa Fe Santa Fe, city, Argentina Santa Fe, city (1991 pop. 341,000), capital of Santa Fe prov., NE Argentina, a river port near the Paraná, with which it is connected by canal. on Friday evening, astute executives simply go northwest toward Toluca to the Club de Golf Malinalco. Fairways and greens could use some work. The third and twelfth holes have a wonderful hazard--a lady who makes delicious quesadillas. Four, por favor! Carretera Joquicingo Malinalco s/n, San Sebastian Amola, Malinalco. Phone: [52] (714) 147-0440. BEST CAR RENTAL Budget. Budget Rent-A-Car is a standout in Mexico with its large fleet and a wide selection of cars. It has six locations in Mexico City, including one at the airport and another at the Nikko Hotel in the Polanco district. Phone: 1521 (55) 5566-6800. www.budget.com.mx BEST SIDE TRIP San Miguel de Allende San Miguel de Allende is the seat of the municipality of Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, a historic town founded in 1542 that has become an attractive tourist destination for wealthy Mexico City residents and has a large American and Canadian expatriate community comprised primarily , This lovely laid-back town, a colonial jewel, was founded in 1542 and sits just three hours from Mexico City. A magnet for artists and potters, including from the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , San Miguel has taken efforts to conserve its colonial buildings as well as its culture. Behind old doors sit beautiful colonial patios, and there are a number of good hotels and international restaurants. San Miguel de Allende bursts with art galleries; it is also known for its festivals, including the Festival of Chamber Music and Jazz. |
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