By Wendy Borrou
Trekking Tours
Though travel in Mexico is most commonly associated with luxury oceanfront resorts, there is another side to the country that is most accessible to singles. Without the concerns of traveling with young children, and with the freedom to mingle with other solo travelers in a natural environment, many turn to outdoor trekking as a way to experience a less commercialized side of Mexico.Trek America offers tours year-round that include camping, guided jungle tours, visits to ancient Indian villages and colonial towns, horseback riding and waterfalls.You can join up with other singles or put together your own group of eight or more. Trek America Travel, (800) 873-5872, www.trekamerica.com.
Westin Resort and Spa
Oceanfront resorts abound in the popular Mexican cities of Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, and Puerto Vallarta, with many offering amenities favorable to single travelers.The Westin Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta is just one of the high-end properties that appeal to singles of all ages. The property sits on 21 tropical acres of palm trees and exotic gardens, with 879 feet of private beach, looking out onto Banderas Bay. There are four free-form pools, two of which have swim-up bars for mingling with other guests in the sun. There are also four lounges, including the international La Cascada with live music and big-screen television. Groups of singles can join together and rent private beachfront pergolas with privacy curtains and individual service all day. The resort is in Marina Vallarta, with vibrant cafes and bars, nightlife, shopping and art. Paseo de la Marina Sur #205, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 48354, Mexico, (800) 937-8461 ; www.starwoodhotels.com/westin.
Singles Cruises to Mexico
Though jokingly called "cruising for love," singles vacations aboard cruise ships are one of the most entertaining ways to meet others who are traveling alone. Most of the major cruise lines offer trips for solo travelers, and some go all out. Carnival Cruise Line has a seven-day Mexican Riviera Cruise for singles that drops anchor in the three dazzling beach cities of Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlan. On board, all meals and entertainment are free, and the singles theme is prominent with cocktail parties, private dance lessons, speed meeting and mingling, cabin crawls, pool parties and karaoke parties. For specific singles cruises and opportunities to choose among age groups, it is helpful to book through independent cruise companies. Singles Cruises, 2929 E Commercial Boulevard, Suite 305, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, (800) 393-5000; www.singlescruises.com.
Singles Vacations in Mexico was originally published on Travels.com
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About the Author:
Wendy Leigh Borrou brings to the publishing field a diverse and contemporary collection of skills, and works interchangeably as an editor, writer, photographic artist, and graphic designer. She is currently Editor of the Washington Wine Magazine, and writes extensively for the travel industry.
