Del Mar Escapes Announce New Cabo Resort Options for January

Swim with dolphins at Cabo San Lucas

For a family tired of being bundled up for a cold American winter, this just may be the perfect time to head to Cabo, where the temperature will be in the 80's all January long. Del Mar Escapes has recently announced that new resort options will be available for those vacationing this winter in Cabo San Lucas.

Del Mar Escapes have long offered some of Cabo's premier services. The beaches available to vacationers are the most pristine in the region: estates open up onto the white sand and rolling waves. The amenities (private terraces, private dining areas, private pools, etc.) and services (private chef, private butler, in-room spa, effortless concierge, and more) have solidified the reputation for luxury that the resort enjoys. There's a reason that celebrities such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Meryl Streep have vacationed at Del Mar Escapes in recent years.

That's what makes their new resort options so exciting. Rather than staying indoors this winter like everyone else, guests can head to Cabo for the vacation of a lifetime, and experience the new options presented by Del Mar Escapes. They can enjoy a luxurious and romantic cruise around the Sea of Cortez as the sun sets on the blissful oceanic horizon.

They can snorkel, dive, or kayak by day, and eat a luscious meal prepared by their private chef, served on their fireside and seaside private terrace by night. They can spend a day golfing on the 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, or playing tennis at the world renowned Palmilla Tennis Club. Or they can stay on that perfect white sand, at Club 96, the resort's beach club, or simply in a chair, with the tide tickling their feet and a good book and fresh beverage by their side.

Winter is the perfect time for a Caribbean getaway, as vacationers can avoid the large groups of tourists that flock south over spring break and summer vacation. Rather than being one of the crowd, they can choose to be one of the few, and enjoy the privacy and luxury that Del Mar Escapes have to offer thanks to their new January resort options.

Guests are invited to flee the snow and the chill of northern climes and head south this winter. To encourage a sunny vacation, Del Mar Escapes has recently announced new Cabo San Lucas resort options for the month of January.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a tequila enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Travel Channel Show Bikinis and Boardwalks Wraps Up Filming in Cozumel Mexico

The wildly popular Travel Channel Show "Bikinis & Boardwalks" has completed its filming in Cozumel and will be preparing an episode about the Mexican Caribbean island to air in Summer of 2014. Cozumel plays host to almost 4 million cruise ship and extended stay travelers each year and attracts its share of bikini-wearing Spring Breakers as well.

Michael Sorensen, Associate Producer with Indigo Films brought his film and production crew to Cozumel during a time that would coincide with the Cozumel Ironman race since it has an international appeal of its own that would compliment the theme of the show.

Before and after the Ironman competition, filming took place all over the island including in bars, restaurants and on beaches as well as aboard dive and snorkel boats. Interviews were filmed with local business owners as well as travelers visiting Cozumel who happened to be on scene at the time of filming.

CozumelInsider.com received initial contact from Mr. Sorensen as he found the travel destination guide online and was very impressed with the details, knowledge and information that the website has been providing for over 10 years about Cozumel.

Cozumelinsider.com assisted in providing recommendations for places to film, things to do, provided contact to the local businesses that will be featured in the film and also assisted in recruiting cast members for the show. IslaMar Vacation Villas was also selected by Mr. Sorensen to host the film crew during their stay in Cozumel.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a vodka enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Vida Vacations' Grand Luxxe Opens New Spa Towers in Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Maya

Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta

Vida Vacations announces the opening of its new Spa Towers at Grand Luxxe resort in Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Maya.

Each lavishly appointed room in the Spa Towers features a private outdoor plunge pool to calm the senses and rejuvenate the body and richly decorated living spaces featuring calming palates of blues, grays and whites. Accommodations include a two bedroom, 2570 square foot suite and a three bedroom, 3180 square foot suite.

Guest rooms also feature a dedicated concierge and private massage cabin. For those wishing for a more traditional spa setting, the Spa Towers features access to Vida Vacation's award winning Spatium at Nuevo Vallarta, innovators of tequila infused massages and skin treatments.

Surrounded by lush jungles and situated on the water's edge, Grand Luxxe Spa Tower allows for the perfect tropical getaway.

"This is our must luxurious addition yet," says Eric Dubaele, Director of Hotel Operations. "We created the Spa Towers to be the epitome of rest and relaxation. Guests will experience a vacation that they will never forget."

Grand Luxxe, the crown jewel of the Vida Vacations resorts, creates unparalleled luxury for each and every guest. With locations in Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Maya, each resort features private chefs, butlers and beaches. For those traveling with families, Grand Luxxe offers kid friendly activities, from arts and crafts and floating down the lazy river, to babysitting services for a parent's night out. Active guests can enjoy the Nicklaus designed Nayar and El Manglar golf courses, tennis clinics or snorkeling with sea turtles.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a tequila enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Tequila Avion Introduces Avion Reserva 44

Tequila Avion is excited to announce the launch of Avion Reserva 44, an exceptional extra anejo tequila. Avion Reserva 44 is hand bottled in extremely limited batches and carefully filled into a fire-polished, luxurious crystal bottle. Only 744 cases of the unique, handcrafted extra anejo tequila will be available worldwide and the brand will unveil the first 150 select cases of Reserva 44 just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. This very special addition joins the already exceptional line of handcrafted tequila from Avion, which was voted World's Best Tasting Tequila at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Avion Reserva 44 is crafted in the highlands town of Jesus Maria, Mexico. The process to create this exceptional tequila begins with the founder's unwavering commitment to quality. Avion Agave is hand selected and estate grown at 7,000 feet above sea level. Slow roasted in brick ovens for 72 hours, the Avion Agave is carefully distilled and filtered through Avion's proprietary ultra-slow filtration method, where it is then aged for 43 months in oak barrels to create an incredibly smooth and finely balanced finish. The final step for Avion Reserva 44 is aging the liquid for an additional month in specially selected petite barrels, which are rotated daily. It is during this intensive process that Reserva 44 takes on its rich, complex character. The liquid is then hand-filled into a fire polished crystal bottle, hand numbered and individually signed by Founder, Ken Austin. Reserva 44 is then enclosed in a uniquely crafted luxury gift box and shipped in a wooden crate.

"I've waited and waited to release Avion Reserva 44. Years ago, I reserved specific batches of our tequila to be placed into the Reserva 44 barrels and have closely watched their progression," said Ken Austin, Founder and Chairman. "This release is the culmination of our bespoke tequila process. Reserva 44 is a spirit that the most demanding of tequila connoisseurs and single malt scotch drinkers will fully appreciate."

Jenna Fagnan, President of Tequila Avion, said, "Tequila Avion has become the fastest growing ultra-premium tequila on the market and it's due to Ken's unwavering dedication to always push traditional tequila rules and never settling until all previous limits have been surpassed. Avion Reserva 44 once again reminds us of why Avion was voted the world's best tasting tequila."

Avion Reserva 44 has the distinctive character of Avion Agave with hints of warm vanilla, ripe luscious fruits and a touch of spice—the hallmark of Avion fine tequila. It is 80 proof and is available in 750ml fire polished crystal bottles (SRP - $150.00). It is best enjoyed neat at room temperature or with a single cube of ice.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a tequila enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Be Formally Introduced to Tequila Country

Experience Tequila offers an introductory tequila travel package called Welcome To Tequila.

A fun, thorough introduction to Tequila Country. Taste some of the best tequila in the world, witness the agave harvest, visit distilleries both historic and new, from ultra-modern to artisanal, and see the very best of colonial Guadalajara.

Visiting Tequila is an unforgettable experience. Nestled in a valley amongst endless fields of blue agave, this UN World Heritage Site lies at the foot of a dormant volcano and enjoys excellent weather. With most of the tequila in the world being made in and around Tequila town, our distillery visits make for easy jaunts, leaving plenty of time for evening activities. You will see blue agave harvested, taste it fresh-roasted from a brick oven, learn and see the various techniques of fermenting and distilling and, best of all, savor the finished products in exclusive Old Mexico settings.

Our accommodations are in the colonial Tlaquepaque area of Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, cradle of Mexican independence and “most Mexican of cities.” The city features world-renowned architecture, murals, museums, food and music. This is the birthplace of most things you think of as typically Mexican: mariachis (dozens of whom await your patronage at the Plaza de los Mariachis), the Mexican Hat Dance, pozole soup and charros (Mexican cowboys). ¡Ándale!

For more information see ExperienceTequila.com.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a tequila enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Vacationers Find Tranquility at Ixtapan de la Sal Marriott Hotel With New Deal

The Experiences Spa Package seeks to ensure that guests are as relaxed and pampered as possible during their stays at the Ixtapan de la Sal hotel. Vacationers will receive a deluxe room with either one king or two double beds from $268 to $442 per night, plus breakfast for two at Orange Restaurant, two signature relaxing massages at the spa, full access to the state-of-the-art spa wet facilities, a Tecilli Spa amenities kit, complimentary extended late check-out at 4 p.m. and valet parking.

The Tecilli Spa aims to nourish not just the body but the spirit and soul as well. A team of certified therapists have been trained to provide lodgers with the most revitalizing treatments obtainable on Mexico spa vacations. Each is based on the four elements: Earth, wind, fire and water. Ixtapan de la Sal Spa treatments, services and amenities include body scrubs, body wraps, facials, fitness counseling, foot baths, a spa restaurant, steam room and therapy baths. More than 25 treatment rooms are available.

Guests will enjoy breakfast for two at Orange Restaurant, the onsite bistro-style restaurant offering traditional Mexican cuisine as well as creative international dishes in an open, relaxing and memorable atmosphere. Vacationers hungry for more variety can also dine at three other onsite eateries for lunch and dinner. The Grillos Pool Bar serves freshly prepared meals and beverages for lunch to poolside sunbathers and swimmers. Visitors can pull up a chair or grab something to go at El Mercadito Deli Café, serving sandwiches, salads, ice cream and other snacks for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a truly unique dinner experience, Roberto's Tequila & Cerveza Bar is an international lounge, decorated in the art deco style, with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The restaurant serves a full-range of cocktails and beverages, light meals and music among 54-inch flat-screen televisions.

Although most vacationers will spend a majority of their time outside of their room at the pool or spa, the Ixtapan de la Sal Marriott Hotel understands that rooms still need to be comfortable and inviting so weary travelers can find rest before they begin another exciting day in Mexico. Each room is equipped with many electrical outlets to make charging cell phones and cameras easier. In-room safes provide guests with a secure place to store their valuables and give peace of mind while out having fun. Once travelers are in for the night, they can curl up in their cozy bed and watch a movie on their 34-inch LCD TV with international cable. Wireless high-speed Internet access, iPod docks, irons and ironing boards and Bath & Body Works products are among other amenities guests can expect.

The Experiences Spa Package is valid seven days a week through April 30, 2014. To book this deal online or over the phone at 1-800-228-9290, use promotional code ES8.

About the Ixtapan de la Sal Marriott Hotel, Spa & Convention Center

The Ixtapan de la Sal Marriott Hotel, Spa & Convention Center, under new management, boasts 185 rooms and three suites as well as 13 meeting rooms with 9,277 square feet of flexible space. Guests wishing to explore the area can travel to the Ixtapan de la Sal Carnival, Cacahuamilpa Caves, Senor del Perdon Church, Ixtapan de la Sal Aquatic Park and Teotenango Archeological Site. The hotel offers four unique dining options – the Orange Restaurante, Grillos Pool Bar, El Mercadito Deli Café and Roberto's Bar. The Ixtapan de la Sal hotel also features the Tecilli Spa, known for its holistic approach and transformative treatments. For information, visit www.marriott.com/MEXIX.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a tequila enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Festival Sayulita 2014 - Film, Tequila, Music and Surf on the Riviera Nayarit

The first annual Festival Sayulita, presented by SayulitaBeach.com, is a unique gathering for all lovers of Mexico, film, tequila, food, music and surf to be held Jan 16-19th in the idyllic coastal town of Sayulita, Nayarit. Sayulita provides a scenic, bohemian background perfect for this international festival. Creative and provocative films will be shown in various venues throughout the town. Additional events include tequila and food pairings, master tequila tastings, beach-front film venues, private screenings and live music.

Once known only for its fishing business and scenic beaches, Sayulita now boasts a thriving community of local, Mexican restaurants and craftsman alongside trendsetting establishments. Surfing, paddle boarding, yoga, mountain biking and other outdoor activities helps make Sayulita an irresistible destination.

Festival Sayulita will highlight these many assets while spicing up the town with new and never-been-seen international films in the genres of action, short feature, documentary and animation. Tequila vendors will be offering tastings of locally made specialty spirits and sharing some of their knowledge on growing and processing methods.

Sayulitas La Casa de la Cultura will be the heart of the Mexican culture scene during the Festival and will feature a special installation of art and photos about the local culture. El Andalon, directed by Consuelo Alba and John Speyer, will clearly be one of the documentary highlights. This intriguing film drew the directors to Chiapas and to the man who, for 45 years, listens to indigenous people, heals them and preserves their culture in a small museum in his home. While his words are simple, his emotion and the visits that he makes to village members are compelling. The directors of this incredible film will be attending the Festival after conducting a visit to their protagonist in Chiapas and will give a live presentation about their new discoveries. Hugo Prado offers another take on Latin heritage in El Abuelo de Macondo. This short follows Virgilio Alvarez, a Cuban gentleman who is about to turn 105. Every day, he rises up to walk around the whole town of Baracoa and he says that he “still got a long path to live”. Through his routines and his powerful spirit, one is able to see into the soul of another generation. A feature length film not to miss is Leonora Carrington: El Juego Surrealista, directed by Javier Martin-Dominguez. The film is a biographical account of the last living member of the surrealist group and follows her stories, and those of others, into nearly a century of art and creativity. Ms. Carrington died in 2011 at the age of 94. She spent the majority of her inspired life in Mexico City and is now recognized as one of the leading female artists of the 20th century.

Ticket sales are moving fast for Festival Sayulita. New film announcements are happening every week and there are some incredible surprises in store including locally made films, a local children’s project and films from indigenous groups here in Mexico. This is an event not to miss. For complete details of the Festival, go to festivalsayulita.com. Sayulita is a one of a kind place which deserves a one of a kind site, please visit SayulitaBeach.com for an inspired view of Sayulita on the web.

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a tequila enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Williamson 18 - The First Mexican Whisky is Born

AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO, October 07, 2013 -- The Best Spirit Company S.A. de C.V. announces that it is producing whisky in Mexico and have obtained all permits and certification from the local government and the Ministry of Economy of Mexico.

"Our leading Brand 'Williamson 18' will be retailing at $8.00 per bottle in liquor stores in Mexico, and will be priced 20% cheaper than whiskies that are imported from the USA or Europe," says Jose Luis Perez, General Manager of The Best Spirit company S.A. de C.V.

Williamson 18 is the answer to a very high demand that whiskies in general are having around the world, but at a very affordable price for the same quality as imported whiskies.

"Our Mexican Whisky 'Williamson 18' will also be exported to many countries around the world through a distribution network of class A liquor distributors who will take advantage of this novelty product."

Williamson 18 is produced in the city of Aguascalientes Mexico in a brand new 5,000 square meters bottling plant equipped with brand new state of the art maceration tanks, distillation equipment and fully automatic bottling machines.

"Our plant is able to produce up to 200,000 cases per year of 700, 750 & 1,000 ml glass bottles; we anticipate the production to increase to 500,000 cases by the end of 2015 and 1 million cases of whisky in a can 355 ml."

Whisky in a can is very affordable and will be exported all over the world, it is 100% recyclable and very light comparing to the glass bottle.

There was Scotch Whisky, American Whisky, Japanese whisky, now there is Mexican Whisky which is the new kid on the block. "This is a genuine MEXICAN WHISKY and it is a perfect product for mass market consumption," says Jose Luis Perez.

You can contact us at:
The Best Spirits Company S.A. de C.V.
Municipio de Tepezala # 113
Parque Industrial del Valle de Aguascalientes.
San Francisco de los Romo, Aguascalientes.
C.P. 20355 MEXICO


Telephone No.+52 (449) 973 4486
E-mail: mailto:info@thebestspiritcompany.com
info@thebestspiritcompany.com
www.thebestspiritcompany.com

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a whiskey enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.

Mexico's Most Famous Artist Inspiration For New Frida Kahlo Tequila

NYC(October) - Mexico's most famous female artist and style icon, Frida Kahlo, is the inspiration for a new super premium tequila, Frida Kahlo Tequila.

Frida Kahlo Tequila is made from 100% pure blue agave and hand-crafted to the highest standards. Initially, Frida Kahlo Tequila will be launched in three major U.S. markets, including New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, as well as in Mexico, with plans to expand nationally in 2006. Frida Kaho Tequila will be sold at leading spirits shops, and restaurants.

Frida Kahlo Tequila is made in Jesus Maria, in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Three different types of tequila will be available: Blanco, Reposado, and Aqejo.

Frida Kahlo Tequila Blanco is naturally fermented for up to four days; the agave juices are then double-distilled in antique copper stills and bottled un-aged. The result is a smooth, super-premium tequila that mixes perfectly with your favorite drink. Retail price per bottle will be $50.

Frida Kahlo Tequila Reposado is aged after fermentation in American Oak casks for six to nine months before bottling. The result is a smooth, super-premium tequila to enjoy by itself or mixed in a cocktail. Retail price per bottle will be $65.

Frida Kahlo Tequila Aqejo is aged after fermentation in American Oak casks for at least three years before bottling. The result is exquisitely smooth, super-premium tequila that, like a fine cognac, is meant to be sipped and savored. Retail price per bottle will be $90.

"In cooperation with the Frida Kahlo family estate, Dorado, Pizzorni & Sons, LLC Importers is proud to announce the launch of Frida Kahlo tequila. This tequila is superior to others because it is elaborated in small batches through a 100% natural, handcrafted and traditional process. We only use the finest quality blue agaves and natural ingredients. No artificial flavors or colorings are added. Nothing is added to accelerate any step in the production process, we let nature take its course," said Jorge Gutierrez, President of Dorado, Pizzorni & Sons, LLC.

U.S. distribution of Frida Kahlo Tequila will be handled by Southern Wines & Spirits.

"It has been an exciting adventure to develop and launch a product that would characterize my Aunt Frida: her love for Mexico, her strength and her passion for life. Tequila, her favorite drink, accompanied her in the greatest moments of her life," said Kahlo's niece, Isolda P. Kahlo. "While searching in the region of Jalisco it was a unique opportunity and a great challenge to obtain the right quality, taste and pureness that would match Frida's expectations. Always taking care of the finest details, Frida Kahlo Tequila is a Super Premium Tequila that my family and I proudly present to the world, at the level and quality of the tequilas that Frida would definitely expect from her favorite drink."

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Jeffrey Dale Starr is a tequila enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.