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Thanksgiving at Hacienda Xcanatun

A Feast in the land that gave us
Turkey, Corn, Tomatoes and Squash

Book Three Nights and the Feast Is On Us!

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico-Mexico Boutique Hotels presents a highly innovative way to enjoy the most important of American holidays in the land of the Mayas.  This Thanksgiving settle into the lifestyle of the great sisal barons at the Yucatan's luxuriously, restored 18th century Hacienda Xcanatun, minutes north of Merida. In keeping with traditional hacienda hospitality, and because Mexico introduced turkey, corn, tomatoes, beans and squash to the Old World,  enjoy a complimentary classic Thanksgiving feast by staying three or more nights between November 21 and 29, 2003.

Thanksgiving dinner is served in Xcanatun's award-winning Casa de Piedra restaurant -- once the threshing room of this former henequen plantation.  An area landmark, the restaurant boasts soaring 18-foot ceilings and gracious service. The special holiday menu features all- American favorites-roasted turkey and dressing with gravy, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, green beans, and a selection of homemade fresh fruit pies. For the culinary adventurous-Yucatecan turkey delicacies such as Pavo en Escabeche (marinated turkey with flavors of the Yucatan), Relleno Negro (stuffed turkey in a rich black sauce) or the popular Yucatecan snack-Turkey Salbutes, (puffy deep fried tortillas piled high with lettuce, turkey and onion) showcase the area's singular regional  Mexican cuisine.

Accommodations at this exemplary Mexico Boutique Hotel start at US$230 per night, for two people (taxes and service extra).  Included in the price are daily continental breakfast, a free Thanksgiving dinner, and round-trip transfers to/from Merida International Airport. All of the hacienda's, 18 air-conditioned suites, set in exuberant gardens, have a private patio or balcony.  Each suite is furnished with antiques, heirloom textiles, and handcrafted furnishings.   In addition to two, freshwater pools, there is a full service spa offering wellness and holistic, Maya treatments. Golf, tennis and horseback riding facilities are nearby.

Before and after the feasting, explore the diverse Yucatan, one of Mexico's most culturally rich states. Within easy reach of the hacienda are the Maya ceremonial centers at Uxmal and Chichen-Itza.  Discover Merida, the Yucatan's capital city, filled with museums,  turn-of-the-century mansions, street fairs and bustling markets.  Visit rock-walled, picturesque, Maya villages, broad Gulf of Mexico beaches and tropical bird sanctuaries.    

For additional information or reservations, e-mail xcanatun@mexicoboutiquehotels.com or go to www.mexicoboutiquehotels.com/xcanatun.  For personal voice assistance, call toll-free from the USA to 1-877-278-8018 or from Canada to 1-866-818-8342

Based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Boutique Hotels is the only company of its kind exclusively dedicated to offering boutique-category lodging in over 20 destinations throughout the Mexican Republic, from the colonial heartland to hidden beaches.  It's a diverse collection of intimate hotels with unique attributes.  All hotels must meet a special set of criteria to receive designation as a Mexico Boutique Hotel.  The company provides efficient access to these hotels via its integrated reservations systems, guaranteeing an assured booking method and a high standard of accommodation

Edited by Dave Shultz

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