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Destination Cozumel Great Vacation Ideas From Tradewinds Travel Club

| September 21, 2010 | Comments (0)

Cozumel is a stunning island in Mexico, just two hours by plane from the state of Texas. A beautiful tropical island paradise offering a huge variety of activities from sports to relaxation, Cozumel is an ideal vacation destination and is visited by millions each year. Make the most of your vacation in Cozumel by learning more about the great activities and top destinations for you to explore with Tradewinds Travel Club.

Tradewinds Travel Club Top Travel Ideas While Visiting Cozumel

As with all vacations, what interests you most should be the first step to deciding on what to do while visiting any destinations. Cozumel presents a variety of options including adventure, spa, history and cultural, sports and recreational tourism. As it is all part of taste, Tradewinds Travel Club would like to offer a sample of a few of the most well known and popular destinations for each of these interests. Take some time with Tradewinds Travel Club to get to know some of Cozumel’s best destinations for travel.

Adventure Tourism

Whether exploring on land or sea, Cozumel has a variety of options for you to choose from including:

• Scuba diving
• Snorkeling
• Kayaking
• Zip lining
• Hiking or climbing
• Fishing
• 4 Wheeling

A number of tour companies can be found throughout the island catering to your more adventurous side including Wild Tours. They offer ATV jungle adventures, visiting some of the islands most popular attractions including the infamous cenotes and offering a snorkeling experience as well.

Luxury Tourism

Luxury tourism includes spas and resorts, which are found throughout the island and offer a number of opportunities to relax and enjoy the features of all inclusive resorts. Many of the most popular resorts including La Ceiba and Playa Azul offer lush grounds, easy access to beautiful beaches and spa services, catering to a luxury retreat.

Historical Tourism

Steeped in history, Cozumel is filled with great destinations to explore the islands rich history including Caracol or San Gervasio. Many offer guided tours exploring the historical significance to the area and offering wonderful opportunities to learn and enjoy travel at the same time. Enjoy the areas historical importance as you visit some of Cozumel’s most stunning historical destinations withTradewinds Travel Club.

Sports and Recreational Tourism

As Cozumel is a luxury resort destination, there are many opportunities for travelers to enjoy the finer things in life, including some of the best sports and recreational opportunities in the Caribbean. The Cozumel Country Club offers a delicately designed, first class golf course, created by the Nicklaus Design Group and offering stunning views in conjunction with a challenging and interesting course, perfect for the golfer in Cozumel. Catering to all skill levels, the golf is only matched by it’s stunning beauty. The Cozumel Country Club was the first course in Mexico to earn the designation of Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

No matter what your interests, Cozumel offers a host of opportunities to find exactly what you are looking for in your vacation. Make the most of all your vacations with Tradewinds Travel Club as your partner in travel.

Tradewinds Travel Club is a members only travel club in San Antonio and has no affiliation with any of the aforementioned establishments.

Tradewinds Travel Club – Top Ski Destination

| September 19, 2010 | Comments (0)

Winter is fast approaching whether you are ready or not. As you are advised to plan your vacations early, now is the perfect time to start planning the ultimate ski vacation with Tradewinds Travel Club. Taking a hint from the millions of birds beginning their journey to warmer climates, thousands of skiers have begun their quest for the ultimate ski destinations throughout the world. Let Tradewinds Travel Club help you get a jump on the competition and start planning the ultimate ski retreat today as we look at the best ski destinations for the ultimate winter vacation.

Most people who plan a ski vacation are ready to hit the most challenging slopes in the world. For the avid skier, finding a new mountain that offers the ultimate challenge is difficult. Tradewinds Travel Club would like to look at some of the highest ranked ski destinations in terms of the ultimate views, sheerest drops, most intense curves or best powder in the world.

Whistler, British Columbia

Voted over and over as the Best North American Resort, Whistler is considered the best “all around” skiing in the world. Featuring vertical drops over 5,000 feet, glaciers, bowls and over 16,000 skiers a day, the skier looking for the ultimate ski vacation will consider Whistler “the place to be” in terms of the widest variety of opportunities. It is also good to note that this area is home to luxury resorts found throughout the mountain and offering much to choose from in terms of vacation activities when you are off the slopes as well.

Switzerland

When choosing the ultimate ski destination, one has to consider Switzerland as one of the ultimate in the world. Whether you prefer to ski with hundreds of others or in a less traveled, more isolated area, Switzerland has it all. Switzerland’s top resorts include Grindelwald, Gstaad, Murren, and Zermatt, each unique and offering a different experience from the other.

From the Matterhorn, Zermatt,  its rustic charm and top notch skiing to the modern feel of Grindlewald and its affordable accommodations, the Swiss take skiing and resorts to a level unmatched throughout the world. Rest assured, no matter which resort you choose, the skiing is amazing in Switzerland and well worth the trip to any skier in search of the ultimate destination.

Aspen, Colorado

Relatively affordable, located in the U.S. and considered one of the best ski destinations in the world is Aspen Colorado. Part of the Rocky Mountains, Aspen boasts great skiing for skiers of all levels. The perfect snowy getaway, Aspen has more than just great skiing,  but is filled with options on ski resorts throughout the area to suit all interests and budgets. Not necessarily the largest or most advanced mountain for skiing, if you are looking to get into the sport and enjoy the surroundings of a ski resort town, Aspen may be perfect for you.

Whatever destination you choose for the ultimate ski retreat, weigh all your options, choose based on your skill level and enjoy the ride with Tradewinds Travel Club on your ski retreat. Make the most of all your vacation and let Tradewinds Travel Club help you plan your next vacation. Enjoy all of your vacations and travel with Tradewinds Travel Club as your partner in travel.