Travel: Pescadores Mexico – Fishing Tournaments in Mexico

Pescadores Mexico – Fishing Tournaments in Mexico

Written by Kriss Hammond

Pescadores Mexico – Fishing Tournaments in Mexico

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REELING IN THE HONORS

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FISHING HOTSPOTS

Affordability and charm make Mazatlan a prime starting point for fishermen of all levels; from repparttar 133680 aficionado to repparttar 133681 amateur. With approximately 10,000 sailfish and marlin brought in annually, it's obvious why Sport Fishing magazine named Mazatlan one of repparttar 133682 top 20 sport fishing destinations in repparttar 133683 world. Thousands of anglers visit each year and try to break repparttar 133684 1980 record by reeling in a catch bigger than repparttar 133685 988-pound, 12-foot black marlin that was caught off Mazatlan's shores.

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You Should Be In Waikiki

Written by Laura Romano

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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 repparttar 133672 surfers dotting repparttar 133673 horizon, floating on their boards as they wait for repparttar 133674 premium wave. The beach itself is always busy, with sunbathers staking out repparttar 133675 shore and swimmers bobbing in repparttar 133676 water. For those wishing to stay dry while exploring repparttar 133677 sea, there are catamaran rides and canoe rides available for an afternoon or evening cruise. Or, for repparttar 133678 more adventurous, there are several places along repparttar 133679 beach that offer surfing lessons, which cost about $35 for a two-hour period.

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