Calling all baja girls...

Join me for an adventure on February 28th through March 4th...

We are flying round trip via Alaska Air

We are planning to stay at the Coco Cabanas (www.mexonline.com/cococabanas.htm)

I can't wait to return. The long dirt driveway leads to a veritable paradise...except for the roosters next door!

This is the itinerary:

Thursday p.m. : Augie's to say "Hi" to everyone

Panga excursion to the islands & fishing with Dolphin Dive on Friday morning.

Lunch at Giggling Dolphin - right next to Dolphin Dive because Ovaldo makes the best lunch in the world.

Friday evening: Tio Lupe's

Saturday evening: La Palapa's

Sunday evening: Mita Gourmet

Monday evening: ??? Suggestions

STEP ONE:

Getting There

Alaska Airlines - flies to and from Loreto on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Departure from LAX is 11:10 a.m. - arrives at LTO 2:45 p.m.
Departure from LTO 2:50 p.m (more or less) - arrives at LAX 4:00 p.m.
www.alaskaair.com or 1-800-252-7522

As of 1/19/2008, a Saturday flight will be added - Cool!

Delta Airlines - flies to and from Loreto every Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday
Departs from LAX at 11:00 a.m. - arrives at 2:00 p.m.
Departs from LTO at 2:10 p.m. - arrives at 3:45 p.m.
www.delta.com

Taxi vans await your arrival at the Loreto airport and will generally get you to your destination in town within 15 - 20 minutes. The cost is $20 or 200 pesos.

It is always a good idea to have the name and address of your hotel in hand...and remember, this is Mexico, so the van ride experience might be, shall we say, a bit of an adventure all by itself.

STEP TWO:

Staying There

Below is a list of hotels, bungalows, motels, and vacation rental websites. Comments and suggestions are added for your consideration and/or enjoyment. The places listed are places that I, myself, have stayed and would be willing to stay again, but I tend to recommend The Oasis because it is on the beach and in walking distance to the marina as well as all restaurants.

www.mexonline.com/cococabanas.htm

www.iguanainn.com

www.mexonline.com/oasis.htm

www.stayinloreto.com - Hammons Vacations

or try to find a private home at: www.vrbo.com

I stayed at Casa Doce - which has two large bedrooms, two baths, perfect for two couples, or two singles to share.

(Please Note: DO NOT stay at Loreto Bay or Loreto Bay Inn - it is VERY FAR from the real Loreto and is NOT the experience you are look for.)

Dolphin Dive Baja has a website (www.dolphindivebaja.com) and you are certainly welcome to buy one of their "package deals" - just know that the Desert Inn, formerly known as the La Pinta Hotel welcomes "dogs" - most of whom have not been blessed with Advantage or other flea-avoidance meds and some of which are not particularly well-behaved guests. I understand that www.bajabigfish.com also offers accommodations. I trust Pamela Bolles, to run a tight ship and find good accommodations.

More Trips!

March 22-29 - "The Spanish Cat ", Mexico City, Mexico

It was wonderful to go to Mexico City to be immersed in Mexican Culture and the Spanish language. I stayed with a Mexican family and attended class each morning. Click on the picture to the left for a slideshow.

Read More about the trip!

No mas inglas! Hablamos solamente in espanol conmigo!

The Spanish Cat

http://www.thespanishcat.com.mx/

Ph: 01800 681 1525 (within Mexico-free call)

+52 739 395 0755 (Outside Mexico)

Prolongacion Matamoros #110
Valle de Alongo
Tepoztlan Mosolos, Mexico

Please turn off the music at the top of this page before watching.

July 10-15 - "Fishin' For The Mission", Loreto, BCS

Last year, my office closed and we all went down to Loreto to have fun together. Roseann, Meg and Nanci became certified divers while Bert, Ernesto, Linda and I participated in the "Fishin' for the Mission" tournament. (Of course, I did some diving, too...how could I resist?)

I hope to see you there! Check back for more details!

August 1-8 - Baja Girl Nanci's Wedding, Maui Hawaii

October 23-28 - "Farewell to Summer", Loreto, BCS

Getting There

Alaska Airlines - flies to and from Loreto on
AS 216 - Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Loreto MX (LTO) on Thu., Oct. 23, 2008
AS 217 - Loreto MX (LTO) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) on Tue., Oct. 28, 2008
www.alaskaair.com or 1-800-252-7522

Where to stay??

What I do know is that the water is great. This is the best diving ever. I'll probably dive every day.

I have put together these slide shows of my Baja Adventures for you to enjoy. Please turn off the music at the top of this page before watching.

Please turn off the music at the top of this page before watching.

Other fun vacations!

One of the best diving spots in the world is the Florida Keys. I rented a condo and went to Marathon in the Florida Keys. There is great diving to be had with www.hallsdiving.com


Going to Honolulu?? www.captainbruce.com

California, Catalina Diving - Call Dolphin Dive at 626-447-8685

Any questions or suggestions:
bajagirladventures@yahoo.com