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Welcome to paradise in Santiago Hills, Mexico. We have vacationed in Mexico for 15 years, 2 or 3 times a year, always staying at all-inclusive resorts in various spots in Mexico. The Manzanillo area has always been our favourite. As we plan to spend more time here once we retire, for the first time, we chose to "fend for ourselves" instead of the usual all-inclusive. We have been at the "loft" for a week and still 3 weeks to go - we could stay here forever...... The apartment is even more beautiful than the photos on the website. Large and spacious with breathtaking views of the ocean from every room - including the shower!!! When we wake up in the morning and sit up in bed, we can see the ocean view.. With the large open plan and windows everywhere, it is almost like living outdoors. We can see the sunrise and the sunset - always marvelous sunsets here.... Up on the hill, the loft allows us to see for miles - over the Las Hadas area to Manzanillo itself. Our Spanish is limited, but everyone here is friendly and more than willing to help out a stranger. The town market (veggies, fruit, fish, whatever else we want) is just a 15 minute walk away, not to mention the short walk to the beach where there is great swimming, local restaurants and bars, and we can walk the beach for miles. In addition to the many conveniences here (washer, dryer, private pool), the most enjoyable part of our visit so far, has been to meet and enjoy the company of Linda - the owner who lives in her house below the loft. She has shown me places to shop, to buy fruit, veggies and tortillas "hot" from the tortilla making machine. Today we visited a bakery that Linda said "makes the best bread in the world" and having tasted it - we must agree. There is a Wal-Mart nearby for those who want to feel like they are still at home, but we like to shop and enjoy the same restaurants as the local people......
Can't say enough positive things about the "loft". We have been to many 5-star resorts in Mexico, but this is by far our best vacation find.... This area has computerized weather - sunny and bright every day - and up in the "loft" the night and early morning breezes are so refreshing. We would highly recommend the "loft" to anyone who wants to experience a true taste of Mexico. We will be back next year to escape our Canadian winters - but we will stay longer next time.
Sincerely,
Richard and Bev Henderson
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
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Bev and Richard Henderson, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
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