Jen Aniston Celebrates Her 41st Birthday in Mexico

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She's certainly a creature of habit – and why change a good thing?

Jennifer Aniston headed to one of her favorite getaway spots, Los Cabos, Mexico, where the actress is getting a jump start celebrating her 41st birthday – Aniston's big day is actually Feb. 11 – with a group of friends. But this year, she had a surprise birthday guest: Gerard Butler, her costar in the upcoming comedy, The Bounty Hunter. Last month, the two were spotted laughing and spending a lot of time together at the Golden Globes.

Aniston flew a large group of pals including Butler, Courteney Cox, her husband David Arquette and Sheryl Crow, whose birthday is also Feb. 11, to the One & Only Palmilla resort Thursday evening where the group is staying in a beautiful waterfront villa.

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9-night Mexico cruise with group travel special

The deal
Discounts on group travel are typically only available to parties of 10 or more, but unless you’re going to Cancun for Spring Break or you’re a B-List celebrity, this can be a difficult task to wrangle. That’s why Holland America’s 9-night cruise through the Gulf of California is such a great deal. Starting from $599 (originally $1,099) per person for the first two passengers and $199 each for the third and fourth (that averages out to only $399 per person), this bargain totals a savings of $2,800!

Pushing off from the verdant San Diego coastline on March 2, the Zaandam sails south and around Baja California to Los Cabos at the very tip of the peninsula. A toasty 80 degrees in March, Cabo is an emerald-water oasis with high-end resorts and first-class facilities.

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Abby Sunderland journey aborted

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The rapid preparation of Abby's boat is perhaps the cause of her unpremeditated stop. The power generation on her yacht - the solar panels and wind generators cannot keep up with her energy needs, and she also has a problem with her wind speed indicator.

As a result, 'the team' will be meeting her in Cabo san Lucas to remedy the problems. They will try to repair the windspeed indicators, put more fuel (to run the alternators for power generation) and add some more battery power.

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Why it's Worth It.. Las Ventanas Al Paraiso in Cabo

When you name a resort 'window to paradise', you've got to be pretty confident... My opinion? They hit the nail on the head. This is one of my favorite places to stay in the whole world (and I've been fortunate through my work to stay at the very best) Such a magical location on top of the stretched out beach, this place feels 'special' the moment you arrive and are greeted by a small cluster of smiling, helpful staff. Lionel Alvarez, the experienced and talented General Manager, tries to greet every guest himself - imagine!

Los Cabos is a wonderful and low maintenance holiday spot for...all types. Inland are mountains and desert to explore, there's a gorgeous beach to run or walk along - or just relax on - and the perfect-blue Sea of Cortez is teeming with wildlife. Organize your trip to coincide with either Sea Turtle season or Whale season, both visit the area and are magical experiences. Cabo is not in any way a culturally rich experience and most of what's nice and high end are resorts - not towns or restaurants in the towns - although some are lovely. (The restaurant at the lovely Esperanza Resort with its crashing waves and stellar cuisine - I highly recommend, and ... make time before or after for drinks at the fire pit bar)

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Valentine's Day golf trip to Mexico

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What makes a worthy Valentine's Day golf destination?

Guaranteed sun, for one. Spas, fine dining, some exotic flair and top notch service helps, too.

Mexico fits this bill in a lot of different ways, especially in February, when the weather is guaranteed balmy when other parts of America can be susceptible to winter chills.

I've visited to two resorts in Mexico that can make for a quick romantic escape, whether your spouse is a big golfer or just likes sunshine, spas and cervesas.

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Five new Los Cabos hotels: some open, some coming soon

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Last year was a busy one for the tourism business in Los Cabos, Mexico. Despite the unmistakable impact of the H1N1 swine flu virus on the region's action in the spring and summer, there were plenty of exciting developments, including the opening of five new hotels. You now have plenty of choices when you head out to Los Cabos, which just happens to be a great place to unwind.

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Despite Australia Ban, Cougar Cruises to Double in 2010

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In the Chinese calendar, 2010 may be the Year of the Tiger. For the cruise calendar, however, 2010 may as well be the Year of the Cougar. After the first-ever international cougar cruise set sail late in 2009, the sexy travel trend continues to make waves throughout the travel industry in the New Year. For starters, Carnival Cruise Lines announced that it would no longer offer the niche vacation, despite popular demand. But Royal Caribbean was right there to pick it up after it was dropped off at port.

The Cougar Mexican Riveira Cruise takes place May 16-23, and departs from Los Angeles aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas to visit Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas.

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Crews Working To Repair Baja's Transpeninsular Highway

Work crews are scrambling to reopen the main highway that connects Tijuana to to Cabo San Lucas at the tip of Baja California Sur. Last week's rains washed out bridges and closed the road.

The highway is the only way for trucks, buses and cars to travel the length of the Baja California Peninsula.

The downed bridges have cut off thousands of people who live in small Baja California communities south of Ensenada.

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Boaters Help San Blas Celebrate Ninth Annual Children’s Party

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Even though they didn’t know each one another, dozens of doctors and U.S. boaters helped bring health and happiness to an underprivileged community south of the border.

Photo by: www.MexicoBoating.com
A Gift to the Hospital — Carried down from California by a pleasureboater in November, this donated ultrasound cardio evaluation device is already in use at San Blas Hospital. The machine was formally dedicated at the hospital’s special-needs Children’s Party, Jan. 18.

San Blas, a small harbor located between Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, has a marina and estuary that are popular with cruising boaters and sport anglers. However, the region is among the most impoverished on the Sea of Cortez, still struggling to recover from Hurricane Kenna.

After six months of coordinated efforts here to help the community’s children, U.S. boaters and doctors were honored Jan. 14 during San Blas Hospital’s ninth annual Children’s Party.

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Cruise travel deals: Major sale on Orbitz until Feb. 4

Hoping for a cruise deal from California? You’ve got lots of company. Orbitz analyzed cruise bookings made on Orbitz.com from Oct. 1 to  Dec. 31 last year for travel in 2010 and found that  cruises with itineraries between “Los Angeles - Mazatlan - Puerto Vallarta - Cabo San Lucas” made the “Most Popular Cruise Routes” list behind a Florida itinerary, “Miami - Key West - Cozumel.”

The good news: Cheap sailings shouldn’t be hard to find.

“We expect 2010 to be a consumer’s market for cruisers,” said Jessica Labaire, merchandising manager for Orbitz.com. “With prices already unbelievably low, and value-added offers like free on-board spending on everything from spa treatments to shore excursions, travelers can feel good about booking early and getting a great deal on a cruise.”

To highlight all the value-added cruises, the company is conducting a Winter Cruise Event that started on Jan. 7. Travelers still have time to take advantage of the special offers because the deadline is 9 p.m. Pacific Time,  Feb. 4.

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A Baja California five-star bargain

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A week in Baja California for $877
The buy Sunquest has put the five-star Riu Santa Fe in Los Cabos, Mexico on sale with a one-week package from Toronto available for $877. The savings As much as $350 compared with other winter departure dates.
The catch The price is for the Feb. 1 departure, and taxes and fees are an additional $271.25.
Why it's worth it At the tip of the Baja California, Los Cabos features dependable weather, outstanding golf and two main towns: Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, the former known for its nightlife and the latter for its colonial heritage.

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