Ixtapan de la Sal
Our Favorite Spa Getaway in Mexico

Exclusively for Women

• Roundtrip airport/hotel transportation in Mexico City based on one group transfer each way (3:00 PM on arrival day and 9:00 AM on departure day). For other times, we group you with anyone else for shared expense.
• Hotel accommodations for seven nights, including hotel taxes and service charges.
• All meals, either Mexican or Spa Cuisine.
• Choice of Spa or Golf Package:
  • Spa package includes use of all facilities plus 6 Swedish massages, 3 facials with reflexology foot massages, 2 hair and nail treatments, 1 hair styling, 1 manicure, 1 pedicure, 1 loofah salt scrub, 1 fango mud treatment, 3 golf or tennis lessons, 6 morning walks, 4 aerobic classes, 3 yoga classes, 4 pilates classes, 5 aquatic classes, and orientation upon arrival.
  • Golf package includes use of all facilities plus 1 reflexology/Shiatsu massage, 2 deep tissue sport massages, 2 facials with reflexology foot massages, 1 loofah salt scrub, 1 fango mud treatment, 4 18-hole greens fees (cart and caddy additional)
• Medical supervision available two hours per day.
• Half day tour to the colonial town of Taxco for silver shopping on Thursday.
• Farewell Marguerita Party with Mexican Trio on last night.
• Gratuities are included, although it is customary to tip a few dollars extra for special service.

Special Offers at Extra Cost:

• Hotel room upgrade to a Junior Terrace Pool View at $280 total per room ($140 per person double occupancy).
• Friday night dinner at the resort’s newly opened Cupula Restaurant, including a fixed 4-course dinner, 2 glasses of wine, tax, gratuity and transportation for a surcharge of $30 per person.

Resort website: Ixtapan Spa

The Department of Immigration requires all U.S. Citizens who enter Mexico have a valid Passport. (Birth Certificates and Photo IDs are no longer be accepted).

Your Flight Schedules

Arrival Flights – We suggest that you pick a flight to arrive Mexico City before 1:00 PM. By the time you have claimed your luggage and gone through customs and immigration, there is time to have lunch at one of the airport cafes and to exchange some money. We will regroup at 3:00 PM just outside the immigration area for the 2 hour ride to the resort. Our experience shows that by the time we arrive at the hotel, rooms will be ready and check-in will go smoothly. For all others who arrive at different times, we will try to group you to avoid the surcharge for “less than minimum” in the car.

Departure Flights – We suggest a return flight that departs Mexico City about 1:00 PM or later. Transfer time needed is 4 hours prior to flight time to allow for the 2 hour ride and 2 hour international check-in. Our group transfer will depart the hotel at about 9:00 AM. For those leaving on later flights, we will let you know how many others might be on the same schedule to allow you a later departure if there are enough to group together without a surcharge.

Tour Highlights

Ixtapan de la Sal is a four-star Spa/Resort with 220 rooms, located just 65 miles from the Mexico City's Benito Juarez Airport. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the Spa has an 18-hole golf course, 3 pools, mineral and thermal pools, lawn tennis, hiking, and more. The food, both Spa or Mexican cuisine, is excellent and the water supply is purified.

The town of Taxco and surrounding silversmith shops	WTC members at Ixtapan, August 2008

Spend the next eight days experiencing old world charm, friendly service, and casual elegance. Indulge in the various spa and fitness services, including massage, facials, body scrubs, exercise classes and more. Sign up for tennis or golf lessons. Relax at one of the two swimming pools, in the new outdoor whirlpool or on a lounge on the terrace. Take a break from all that pampering and tour Taxco, a nearby colonial town known as the silver capital of the world. Explore quaint, cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and the famous Santa Prisca Cathedral. Visit some of the more than 500 silver studios, which sell refined art and bargain jewelry.

Stroll through the tropical gardens, and discover for yourself the many pleasures and surprises of Hotel Spa Ixtapan. Amidst lush fountains and streams, you'll find inviting pools, comfortable lounges are the perfect spot to rest, or to curl up with your favorite book or magazine. The poolside bar is a popular spot for gatherings and meeting new found friends, or just enjoy a cappuccino under the palm trees of the elegant Terrace Cafe.

Beyond the resort, a short stroll will take you to the center of Ixtapan de la Sal, an authentic family town, typical of the region. You'll find it bustling with life and full of color, offering quaint vistas and charming walks. Visit the outdoor markets, or discover your favorite artisan shop for pottery and many other handicrafts. For further explorations, inquire with our concierge to schedule your own guided tour to some of the historical or natural wonders of our region.

At night, enjoy live music, a drink on the terrace or a movie in the private theatre.

Please note: Check-in time is usually 4:00 pm. In the event that your room is not ready, we suggest you pack a change of clothing or a bathing suit in your carry-on to take immediate enjoyment of the resort facilities. Courtesy changing rooms are available for guests prior to check-in. The front desk staff will be pleased to assist you.

Not Included:

• Airport taxes, government fees and September 11th Security Fee.
• Increases to fuel surcharges prior to ticketing.
• Airport transfers in Mexico other than at the group schedule; Cost is $160 one-way per car for up to 4 people.
• Cocktails and personal incidental charges.

NOTE: ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE UNDERGOING ANY SPA TREATMENTS

*Itineraries subject to minor change. Should there be a change in hotel, one of equal or better quality will be substituted. Fuel surcharges are included in trip prices where airfare is part of the tour; however these charges are subject to change before ticketing. Not included: airport taxes, government fees and September 11th Security Fee. Prices are per person based on double occupancy.

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