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If you combine courtesy, efficiency, elegance, and impeccable service and professionalism you would come to inescapable conclusion that these are hallmarks of Ritz Carlton Cancun, located in heart of Mexico's Yucatan playground.

Overlooking Caribbean Sea, approximately 15 minutes from Cancun International Airport, Five Diamond Resort, boasts of 365 rooms, (one for each day of year), including 50 suites, 277 kings, 88 with two double beds, 46 Ritz Carlton Club rooms, 10 Ritz Carlton Club Suites, and one Presidential Suite.

The Resort rests on tip of Mexico's exotic Yucatan Peninsula, and is located on more than 7.5 acres along Azure Caribbean Sea, with some 1,200 feet of pristine beach, offering pinnacle of Caribbean hospitality and splendor.

It is first ever and only AAA Triple Five Diamond Resort and its other honors include AAA Five-Diamond Resort rating from 1996-2002, Five Diamond Restaurant Ratings for Fantino Restaurant, and Club Grill for 1997-2002.

Travel & Leisure Magazine's World Best Awards went to Ritz Carlton for Best Service in Mexico and Central and South America for 2002, Best Value in Mexico and Central and South America for 2002, and Best Hotel in Mexico and Central and South America for 2001.

Condé Naste Traveler Magazine's Gold List named Ritz Carlton as "Top Place to Stay" in Mexico and Reader's Choice Awards named it :Top Latin American Resorts" for 1997 to 2001.

Gourmet Magazine's "Rooms at Top Survey" named Ritz Carlton as Best Hotel in Mexico, Top Service and Number Four in World.

The resort was designed to reflect Mexico's rich Spanish heritage with tiled roofs, wrought-iron railings, dancing fountains, private courtyards and unique five-story high stained glass ceiling designed by a local artist.

The Ritz Carlton provides more than 27,000 square feet of function space, capable of accommodating up to 1,050 guests, including grand ballroom with 11,481 square feet, Plaza Ballroom, 3,960 square feet, Diplomat Room, 812 square feet, Board Room, 406 square feet, Director's room, 812 square feet, Merida, 770 square feet, Cozumel, 945 square feet, Cancun, 805 square feet, and Tulum, 1015 square feet.

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Up above city of San Diego, close to Charles A. Lindberg Airfield, is Balboa Park, one of most unique large southern California city parks. There is more to do here for kids and adults than many other attractions in Southern California area.

The cool breezes blow through arroyos that are thick with green vegetation and bright flowers in summer. I have visited Balboa Park on many occasions, and you always see people under shade trees and playing catch and other activities you do at a city park. But Balboa is different. This is a cultural park as well. Maybe because of richest, most influential people in San Diego lived in an area called Bankers Hill, located right next to park, has something to do with prestigious buildings within park that house art, sciences, culture and Performing Arts.

This jewel of a city park to me is like Yellowstone is to National Park System. Possibly only Golden Gate Park competes in categories of arts and science and and cultural museums such as Asian Museum. Both parks were completed during a period of American enlightenment, by enlightened powerbrokers, for their local citizens

Balboa Park is also one of most secure parks in United States, with a live camcorder in about every bush and tree. It is therefore somewhat of a safe park during day, and they have security at night roving grounds. There are a few nice restaurants within and outside park, including a couple of national chains.

Mrs. Wallis Simpson lived in neighborhood, and maybe this is where she first met future deposed King Edward III, but word has it, it was on his royal Yacht berthed in beautiful San Diego Harbor.

Following is a listing of park buildings and themes. Many have a website lixk, so click on colored heanline to go to website. The best time is anytime in Balboa Park, and you can see Pacific from heights. See you there

THE BALBOA GARDENS —

One of most largely planted urban parks in America; Balboa Park is a horticultural paradise offering a magnificent backdrop for cultural attractions. The relaxing atmosphere created by stately rows of palms, forested lawns, and ever-changing floral displays greatly enhances a visit to park. The City of San Diego's Park and Recreation Department manages and maintains grounds of spectacular public resource.