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Jewish News 4 April 2019
Passover / Mexico
Mexico INEXPLORADO Despite Donald Trump's best intentions, many people love Mexico, says Carole Shaw, who visited stunning and unexplored La Paz
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here is a place in Mexico that is not on the northwest London tourist map – but it should be. You are unlikely to see anyone you know in La Paz – as Cancun is where you will find them. By contrast, La Paz is a glorious idyll that sits by the Sea of Cortez and it is the capital of Baja California Sur. Known for its seafront Malecón promenade, with beaches, parks and art by Mexican and international artists, it is an untouched beach town where you are more likely to meet sea lions and whale sharks than friends from Stanmore, but you can still dress up as if you are for a night out in the many bars and restaurants. As a winter sun resort, it is hard to beat as it provides the best weather in a way that more heavily promoted destinations don’t, and it is worth noting La Paz is also warm from May to October and hits the high temperatures after that. Although there are a number of good hotels (La Posada and The Grand Plaza), as a destination with family, Playa de La Paz is the place to stay. A bespoke collection of
23 residences all facing the ocean, the luxury development has its own beach – so it is mega peaceful –and children are very welcome and safe. Playa de La Paz apartments are fully equipped with bespoke designed furniture and top of the line Viking appliances. All the rooms are spacious, super comfortable and tastefully decorated with king sized beds, flatscreen TVs and en suite bathrooms. The glass doors of the sunken lounges tuck back, bringing the outside in, so it is possible to sit on the sofa and sunbathe while watching the football. From the oceanside sun beds, to the Olympic sized swimming pool placed neatly by the sea, everything has been perfectly planned and landscaped for a guest’s comfort. There is even a yoga palapa (Spanish for ‘of the palm), which is an opensided dwelling with a thatched roof. So you can "Om!" there. All residences include internet, Sky, a cable service in living rooms, daily cleaning service and security. There is also a 24/7 gym on site, and guests can use the kayaks and paddleboards. There are five residences available from 3,000 sqft to 7,500 sqft , so there is plenty of room for a large group and, for entertaining, a cook can be arranged in your apartment as they have a database of different chefs who specialise in vegetarian and can even offer kosher dishes. With costs per night starting rom $550, Playa La Paz is worth splashing out on and it is near enough to Cabo San Lucas that you might see George Clooney this December. Just don’t tell anyone in Stanmore. For more details, visit: www.playadelapaz.com