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Operator: Airtours.

Holiday: 14 nights at the Acapulco Malibu in Acapulco (rated 2A+ by Airtours – the equivalent of three star).

Description: a small, friendly hotel close to the golden sandy beaches, a quaint harbour, open-air bars, restaurants and resort facilities. Although the hotel is on the beach in a lively, resort location, the Malibu’s pool area and manicured grounds provide a tranquil retreat. Situated in the centre of the resort only 200 metres from the nearest supermarket. Water sports are available from the beach subject to sea conditions.

Price: £599 per person for departures from Gatwick on May 1 2001What the price includes: return flights (from Gatwick); transfers and 14 nights’ room-only accommodation.

Who would it suit? Ideal for singles and couples or groups of friends looking for good-value accommodation. As well as making the most of Acapulco’s six miles of beach, guests can take excursions including a trip to the vibrant capital Mexico City. In resort the death-defying cliff divers are not to be missed.

Under £600 per person

Acapulco: miles of golden beaches

Mid range £600-£1,500 per person

Operator: Mundi Color.

Holiday: a tailor-made tour of southern Mexico from Mexico City to the colonial city Oaxaca and on to Merida in the Yucatan and the ruins of Chichen Itza.

Description: the tour begins with three nights spent in the vast and exciting Mexico City. It then continues with a flight to Oaxaca, the gorgeous colonial city where colourful indigenous culture mixes with modern, cosmopolitan Mexico. Known for its restaurants and art galleries,it is also a good base for visiting nearby ruins such as Monte Alban. Clients then travel from Merida, another colonial city, on to the magnificent Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. Another two nights are spent at Uxmal, another impressive ancient site.

Price: £1,475 per person for departures from Heathrow on April 14 2001.

What the price includes: British Airwaysflights from Heathrow; taxi transfers, three internal flights androom-only accommodation.

Who would the holiday suit? Over-35s interested inhistory and culture and who have plenty of energy – older people may find it tiring visiting so many places.

Chichen Itzá: the ruins can be seen on the tour

£1,500-£4,000 per person

Operator: Abercrombie and Kent.

Holiday: a twin-centre holiday staying at The Carayes and The Tamarindo, both on Mexico’s Pacific coast.

Description: hidden in a cove overlooking a sandy beach, The Careyes lies on Mexico’s Costa Careyes. Private beaches are set among hills and lagoons and the resort has 48 rooms and suites. The Tamarindo is set on one of Mexico’s most scenic Pacific Coast peninsulars. Thefree-standing villas in tropical gardens. Facilities include a restaurant, a health and beauty spa, golf course, horse riding, kayaking, snorkelling, tennis and birdwatching

Cost:£2,934 per person for departures on April 4

What the price includes: all flights and transfers; one night at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City; seven nights at The Careyes; six nights at the Tamarindo on a room-only basis.

Who would it suit? The properties define understatedluxury and are perfect for those looking to escape from it all. Ideal for honeymooners or clients who wish to combine relaxation with more active pursuits. The properties are in Abercrombie and Kent’s Islands and Retreats brochure.

Tamarindo: on a scenic stretches of coast