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LAS BRISAS
by Madelyn Miller
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Brisas is where I wish I had gone on my honeymoon. The famous pink
and white resort built into the natural contours of the hillside, which
offers the luxury of a private or shared pool, and a private terrace surrounded
by flowering bougainvillea and hibiscus.
Actually, fresh flowers are the signatures at Las Brisas. Tulipans appear
everywhere: on room service trays, on bathroom towel racks, on the pillow
when the bed is turned down, in vases on the night stand, on the terrace
umbrella table , and floating in the private swimming pool.
The balmy breezes, which are the hotel’s namesake, brush across terraces
and tennis courts to keep the hillside a comfortable 10 to 12 degrees cooler
than Acapulco at sea level.
 Standing
on your terrace, you can see the breathtaking panoramic view of Acapulco’s
Santa Lucia bay, as you feel the gentle pacific breezes waft through the
lush hillside foliage.
But the natural beauty of Las Brisas is not the sole reason why many
return again and again, or why the hotel was rated the number one resort
by the travel guide “in world.” much of Las Brisas allure is the ambiance
of relaxed elegance and exclusivity.
Established in 1954 by Spaniard Don Juan March, the hotel has hosted
international celebrities from Peter Sellers to Peter Ustinov, Goldie Hawn
and Sylvester Stallone, as well as European royalty, U.S. Presidents and
other heads of state.
One of my favorite features is the complimentary Las Brisas breakfast—a
sumptuous basket of fruit, a steaming pot of coffee, and a plate of freshly
baked pastries—delivered each morning to the casita via a discreetly placed
window, called the “magic box.”. You get to enjoy breakfast in unhurried
comfort and privacy—in fact, you don’t even have to see your room service
waiter. To me, Las Brisas seems to have perfected the art of combining
tropical isolation with modern comfort. If you want to do more than
just rest and romance, Acapulco is the perfect place to resort, to sightsee,
to shop, to dine and to dance until dawn.
Blessed with lush tropical surroundings, the sun shines 360 days of
the year. So if you decide to venture out from your casita, you face
some tough decisions. Sailing, water skiing, scuba diving, parasailing
or deep sea fishing? Which of the five lighted tennis courts to select
to improve ones’ backhand? Which beach to explore? What part of Acapulco’s
legendary nightlife to experience?
Aside from sun, surf and scantily clad bodies, Acapulco’s miles of beautiful
sand beaches have distinct personalities and offerings. Playa Caleta is
a favorite among native and its placid waters are ideal for snorkeling
and scuba diving. Playa Condesa, located in the heart of Acapulco bay,
offers the tropical decadence of sun worshipping, bikini watching and dancing
in the sand to sultry island music, performed live daily.
If you are into vistas, enjoy a spectacular view of the bay from Roqueta
Island. An ancient lighthouse is a favorite vantage point from which visitors
can spy glass-bottomed boats out for a view of the famous submerged virgin
of Guadeloupe. This seems like the upscale version of the submarine races
I used to watch from the back seat of a parked car when I was a teenager.
The Acapulcan air is heady with romance, so irresistible that most
couples take one of the horse-drawn calandrias for a tour of the city.
But me, just give me a pink and white jeep and a casita at Las Brisas.
For reservations call 800-228-3000. And I have no reservations about
recommending this as one of the most romantic destinations in the world.
800-44-Mexico
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