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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER
September 2008
SPECIAL SECTION: MEXICO — 50 DISCOVERIES (PAGE 111)
A secluded beach along the Riviera Maya. A charming old cathedral in a colonial city. A colorful market filled with indigenous crafts. These are the attractions we imagine when we consider Mexico, but the country abounds with locals' favorites and hidden places that often only insiders see. In this special section, Traveler takes you beyond the country's high-profile attractions to the lesser known — from the small pleasures, such as Guadalajara's la paloma, a homegrown cocktail; to the classic, including la callejoneada street parties of Guanajuato; to the breathtaking, such as Yucatán peninsula's best cenotes for swimming. These 50 quintessentially Mexican experiences suit the first-time visitor as well as those returning to go beyond the familiar.
PLUS: Want a chance to experience Mexican culture before you plan your trip? Mexico Tourism Board and National Geographic Traveler magazine have partnered to bring the modern culture of Mexico to life in six spectacular "Mexico Unexpected" events around the United States and in Toronto. Visitors can experience the sounds, tastes and visual arts of the country from the inside out, with live music performances from some of Mexico's top artists, from three-time Latin Grammy nominee Kinky to world-famous Los Lobos. The events will also feature travel and crafts villages, where local Mexican artisans will give live woodworking and weaving demonstrations and guests can purchase authentic works of art on the spot. In addition, visitors will be able to taste some of the region's wonderful cuisine. The "Mexico Unexpected" events will be held in the following cities:
- Washington, D.C., The Kennedy Center, Sept. 9
- Alexandria, Va., Birchmere Theater, Sept. 12
- Toronto, Canada, Massey Hall, Sept. 19
- Los Angeles, Hollywood Bowl, Sept. 21
- Chicago, Millennium Park and Chicago Cultural Center, Sept. 25
- New York City, Skirball Theater, Nov. 7
For more information, go to www.ngtmexico.com.
AUTHENTIC SAN FRANCISCO (PAGE 80)
For outsiders searching for San Francisco's authentic core, there are some basic rules to remember. The best deals are in the neighborhoods: blue-and-white Japanese tea sets on Clement Street still in their packing boxes, or one-of-a-kind antiques on Sacramento Street in Presidio Heights. Also keep in mind that San Francisco takes food seriously. Witness the lines for dim sum, tacos in the Mission or fresh-baked morning rolls smelling of sugar and oranges. The people who deeply love this city and know it inside-out share the scoop, from never-to-be forgotten foods to gotta-see corners of Golden Gate Park. Let our experts show you how to navigate the city like a native.
SMART TRAVELER - A*List: Volunteer Vacations (PAGE 28)
You know the drill, A-for affordable. This month the focus is on volunteer vacation deals, like a nine-day guided tour of Panama, including customizable itineraries, lodging, some meals and several days of volunteer work opportunities, for $1,750 per person (valid through 2008). You can also lend a hand in the Big Easy. The New Orleans package includes lodging in any Marriott or Renaissance hotel, volunteer opportunities, breakfast for two and a $50 donation to the local Habitat for Humanity, for $159 per couple, per night. Another option: three nights at the Laughing Falcon Reserve in Belize for $529 per person. The deal includes lodging, meals, beverages, activities and volunteer work on the lodge's organic farm, which supplies local charities (valid until Nov. 15). For more deals, go to www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler and sign up for our A*List newsletter.
National Geographic Traveler: All travel, all the time.
National Geographic Traveler is the world's most widely read travel magazine. Published eight times a year, Traveler is available by subscription (800-NGS-LINE) and on newsstands in the United States ($4.95) and Canada ($6.95). Its Web site is at www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler.
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Contacts:
Heather Wyatt
212-610-5535
ngtraveler@hwyattpr.com
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