Acapulco on the Rise

The "birthplace" of jet-set tourism is undergoing a re-birth. Yes, I know you've been hearing for the past 20 years about Acapulco's "comeback". Why should you pay attention this time, when in the past the "comeback" was fairly cosmetic. Acapulco is and will aways be THE Mexican beach resort experience. Its position of "Mexico for Mexicans" was solidified by way of the "Autopista del Sol" that lures Mexico City residents to their favorite beach getaway -- only a three-hour drive from the capital. But there's truly some "new" in the news about this world class resort. Beyond the hype Acapulco is getting hip. It's building new resorts (W and Banyan Tree), a new world class shopping complex ("La Isla" like the one in Cancun), and Mexico's most ambitious event center/hotel (the "Mundo Imperial"). The strip between the airport and Puerto Marques is booming with these and other projects, while Acapulco Bay and its famoso "Costera" remain the star attraction. Stay tuned...