Pescadores Mexico – Fishing Tournaments in MexicoWritten by Kriss Hammond
Pescadores Mexico – Fishing Tournaments in MexicoRead Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com To read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link: http://www.jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/globe02/Mexico02/mexifsh/mexfish.html REELING IN THE HONORS Spanning Yucatan to Los Cabos, Mexico offers thousands of species of game fish; Sport Fishing Magazine rates Mazatlan as one of Top 20 sailfish spots in world. From turquoise waters of Gulf of Mexico to sapphire blue Pacific Ocean, Mexico offers tourists a variety of fishing experiences for both most experienced avid angler, and recreational fishermen. Whether it's reeling in a prized striped marlin off Los Cabos, hooking mahi-mahi in Yucatan, or trying to eclipse record 988-pound black marlin caught off waters of Mazatlan, visitors are sure to be lured by thousands of species of fish in one of world's top destinations for sportfishing. So get ready to bring in catch of a lifetime rather than bringing home tales of proverbial big one that got away. FISHING HOTSPOTS Affordability and charm make Mazatlan a prime starting point for fishermen of all levels; from aficionado to amateur. With approximately 10,000 sailfish and marlin brought in annually, it's obvious why Sport Fishing magazine named Mazatlan one of top 20 sport fishing destinations in world. Thousands of anglers visit each year and try to break 1980 record by reeling in a catch bigger than 988-pound, 12-foot black marlin that was caught off Mazatlan's shores. A 407-mile seacoast makes western state of Sinaloa a leading region for commercial and sport fishing. Straddling Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean, state and its popular city, Mazatlan, were discovered by Spanish explorers in 1500s and became a bustling port for Galleons returning from Asia in 17th century. A large part of Sinaloa remains unexplored by tourists, although enthusiastic bass fishermen often visit central zone to fish many wetlands and reservoirs. Today, Mazatlan, largest port on Mexico's western coast, is a highly visited beach resort and home to one of Mexico's most vibrant carnaval celebrations. The modern Marina El Cid was completed in 1995 and includes a 90-slip marina and a deluxe hotel. A second marina is currently being developed in Estero del Sábalo, a salt-water estuary. Called Isla Mazatlan, this project will feature lodging, an 18-hole golf course, a tennis center and yacht moorings.
| | You Should Be In WaikikiWritten by Laura Romano
You Should Be In Waikiki Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com To read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link: http://jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/globe02/Hawaii02/oahu/waikiki/waikiki.htmlThe stunning azure blues and emerald greens of Oahu welcome visitors to island and proclaim natural beauty of this lush, luxuriant land. First-time visitors can expect to be impressed by rolling mountain ranges that meet crashing sea in a display of long-present tenacity, as well as island locals who greet each visitor with a special brand of island hospitality called "Aloha Way." It is a magical place, and there is plenty to do on Oahu that will keep you wrapped up in its splendor. In fact, one could have a very full vacation and never leave Waikiki Beach. The famous beach boasts fine, powdery white sand and excellent surfing waves. It's a treat to watch surfers dotting horizon, floating on their boards as they wait for premium wave. The beach itself is always busy, with sunbathers staking out shore and swimmers bobbing in water. For those wishing to stay dry while exploring sea, there are catamaran rides and canoe rides available for an afternoon or evening cruise. Or, for more adventurous, there are several places along beach that offer surfing lessons, which cost about $35 for a two-hour period. Indeed, surfing lessons are very popular on Waikiki Beach and, according to locals, those who take lessons range in age from 12 to 80-something. The instructors claim that anyone can learn how to surf in two hours, and that women catch on to sport especially quickly. The first hour is a period of on-shore instruction where students practice best technique of getting on top of board in proper position to ride wave. When a level of comfort is reached, instructor takes students to shallow water for additional practice before tackling giant waves that make beach famous.
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