| People are always on the lookout for those secret | | | | The second great little hotel in the area is The Tides |
| romantic getaways - those hidden, beautiful spots that | | | | Zihuatanejo hotel. Formerly known as the Hotel Villa |
| haven't yet been discovered by the masses. | | | | del Sol, the Tides is simply the best hotel in the region, |
| One such place is Zihuatanejo, a small, artsy village set | | | | and quite possibly the best small hotel in all of Mexico. |
| on a picture-perfect bay on Mexico's southern Pacific | | | | With wonderfully romantic bungalows and hotel rooms, |
| coast, about 140 miles north of Acapulco. | | | | each decorated in its own unique style, the hotel has |
| Zihuatanejo was a sleepy fishing village right up until | | | | wonderful services, a beautiful pool, and a lush, tropical |
| the 1970s, and while art galleries, ceramics shops, and | | | | waterfront setting. |
| upscale restaurants have moved in, the town still | | | | Just 3 miles away from the downtown area of |
| retains its quaint charm, from its stone streets to | | | | Zihuatanejo are the large luxury resorts of Ixtapa. |
| authentic local architecture. | | | | Ixtapa is home to two incredible golf courses, the new |
| Activities in town range from excellent sport fishing to | | | | Marina Ixtapa Golf Course and the Palma Real Golf |
| sailing, beach combing, water sports of all kinds, and | | | | and Tennis Club, whose renowned golf course was |
| golfing. | | | | designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. |
| There are only a handful of hotels in town, none of | | | | There are also some wonderful day trips available |
| them particularly large. But there are two small hotels | | | | from Zihuatanejo, including to the famous Colonial city |
| with world-class service that make a wonderful spot | | | | of Taxco, with its beautiful classic architecture, and to |
| for a romantic getaway or honeymoon destination. | | | | Acapulco, with its renowned beaches, hotels, and |
| The first of these small hotels is La Casa Que Canta. | | | | nightclubs. |
| Built into a hillside above Zihuantanejo Bay, this beautiful | | | | Zihuatanejo is blessed with natural beauty, great shops, |
| little hotel has simply amazing ocean views and a an | | | | galleries, and restaurants, and an authentic, laid-back |
| away-from-it-all feel -- perfect for a romantic vacation. | | | | Mexican culture. If you are looking for that |
| With just 24 rooms, it's intimate too. All in all, it's a great | | | | still-undiscovered tropical paradise, far from the tourist |
| place for a honeymoon or getaway. | | | | crowds, then Zihuatanejo, Mexico is the place for you. |