-The Sports Institute, Rosarito Surf Club and City Counsil participated in the organization.
-Five locals will compete in the National Surfing Championship in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
Rosarito Beach, B. C. The first Surf Tournament in Rosarito was held Saturday April 18 with support from the Conservation Beach Department for the city.
The contest was held in the Rosarito pier with waves of 2 to 3 feet. To the delight of the competitors, this was a sunny morning, 40 athletes from Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada disputed waves throughout the day.
Some competitors arrived with their parents and friends who supported and motivated them.
For some of the competitors this contest served as practice for the National Surfing Championships to be held from May 14 to the 17th in Puerto Escondido Oaxaca, due to the waves listed as third best in the world and for their degree of difficulty.
Rosarito has 5 competitors that make up the team that will represent Baja California, one of the participants is listed to attend the next World Class "Big Kahuna" championship in California.
jueves, 30 de abril de 2009
ROSARITO MAYOR VISITS LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ON A WORK TOUR.
-To promote the tourist attractions and gastronomy of Rosarito.
April 30th,2009
LAS VEGAS, NV. The Mayor of the Rosarito Beach, Hugo Torres, accompanied by the Director of Economic Development and Tourism, Hector Reyes and the Manager of the Conventions and Tourism Committee in the city, Jesús Santos, made a work tour to Las Vegas NV., to promote Rosarito, both on a tourism and economic level.
The work tour started with a presentation made at the destination travel agents and tour operators to promote the attractions of Rosarito and also to talk about actions taken by the city government to improve safety and care of visitors.
As a result of this visit, several travel agents will come in May for a familiarization visit and to live the Rosarito experience, then they will be able to offer this destination among their clients.
The Consul of Mexico in Las Vegas, Mariano Lemus, who helped arrange this work tour, asked travel agents to undertake the commitment in promoting Rosarito and other Baja cities in Las Vegas with atractive packages including hotels, restaurants and visits to places of interest to the potential visitors.
At the Mexican Consulate in Las Vegas, news media interviewed Mayor Hugo Torres on subjects like security in Rosarito and the impact of the influenza virus.
Among the media who interview Mayor Torres were: ABC Channel 13, NBC Channel 3, CBS Channel 8, Univision Channel 15, Telemundo and the local newspaper El Tiempo.
Later that day Mayor Torres and his team met with the President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas, Otto Merida. Mayor Torres spoke of the tourist attractions, business opportunities and also about the security measures taken by his government
Mr. Merida expressed satisfaction with the visit of the Rosarito authoroties and hoped to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation between the two cities.
He extended an invitation to participate in an event that the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce will do in August where Rosarito may be able to show attractions, cuisine, handcrafts, furniture production and culture in general.
April 30th,2009
LAS VEGAS, NV. The Mayor of the Rosarito Beach, Hugo Torres, accompanied by the Director of Economic Development and Tourism, Hector Reyes and the Manager of the Conventions and Tourism Committee in the city, Jesús Santos, made a work tour to Las Vegas NV., to promote Rosarito, both on a tourism and economic level.
The work tour started with a presentation made at the destination travel agents and tour operators to promote the attractions of Rosarito and also to talk about actions taken by the city government to improve safety and care of visitors.
As a result of this visit, several travel agents will come in May for a familiarization visit and to live the Rosarito experience, then they will be able to offer this destination among their clients.
The Consul of Mexico in Las Vegas, Mariano Lemus, who helped arrange this work tour, asked travel agents to undertake the commitment in promoting Rosarito and other Baja cities in Las Vegas with atractive packages including hotels, restaurants and visits to places of interest to the potential visitors.
At the Mexican Consulate in Las Vegas, news media interviewed Mayor Hugo Torres on subjects like security in Rosarito and the impact of the influenza virus.
Among the media who interview Mayor Torres were: ABC Channel 13, NBC Channel 3, CBS Channel 8, Univision Channel 15, Telemundo and the local newspaper El Tiempo.
Later that day Mayor Torres and his team met with the President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas, Otto Merida. Mayor Torres spoke of the tourist attractions, business opportunities and also about the security measures taken by his government
Mr. Merida expressed satisfaction with the visit of the Rosarito authoroties and hoped to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation between the two cities.
He extended an invitation to participate in an event that the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce will do in August where Rosarito may be able to show attractions, cuisine, handcrafts, furniture production and culture in general.
lunes, 27 de abril de 2009
Mexico Tourism Board Q&A
Q. Are you saying everything’s business as usual in Mexico, nothing’s going on and therefore tourists should keep on with their plans to travel to Mexico? Isn’t that irresponsible?
The Mexico Tourism Board’s mission is to ensure that tourists have an extraordinary experience in Mexico so they want to come back. Therefore, our tourists’ well-being is a top priority. I’d like to point out that both, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), as well as the U.S. State Department, have said that there was no need for U.S. travelers to change, restrict or alter their plans to travel to Mexico. In addition, these organizations have not issued any special precautionary measures; they’ve only issued reminders of their habitual flu-prevention precautions.
Q. Are you recommending to tourists to skip the capital city and go directly to tourism destinations outside Mexico City?
We are following health recommendations of the Mexican health authorities as well as those of the WHO and CDC. At this point, they have said that there’s no need for travelers to change, restrict or alter their plans to travel to Mexico. We are recommending though, following health authorities’ guidelines, that all visitors follow habitual flu-prevention precautions, such as:
o Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing… Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
o Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
o Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
o If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
o Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way
These recommendations have been made available at customs and immigration points, and have been distributed to tour operators, travel agencies and hotels.
Q. What specific health clinics/facilities/resources do tourists have with respect to the flu outbreak? Are health facilities in tourist areas prepared to handle such an outbreak or pandemic?
Mexican health authorities are working hand-in-hand with the WHO to assure early detection and warning, and respond proactively quickly. They are well-equipped to handle the outbreak, and this includes having the facilities, equipment and contingency plans in place, to confront this issue.
Q. Can you guarantee that there’s no risk for tourists to contract swine flu in Mexico?
We can guarantee that Mexican health authorities are working hand-in-hand with the WHO to assure early detection and warning, and respond proactively quickly. They are well-equipped to handle the outbreak, and this includes having the facilities, equipment and contingency plans in place, to confront this issue. The WHO, CDC and U.S. State Dept have said that there’s no need for travelers to change, restrict or alter their plans to travel to Mexico. The CPTM is conducting a wide-reaching awareness effort to ensure that all visitors follow habitual flu-prevention precautions.
Q. Are we talking about a “Pandemic” situation?
The current “Swine Flu” outbreak is NOT a “Pandemic,” as the outbreak is confined mainly to Mexico. A Pandemic means a new flu virus infecting people in several areas of the world at the same time; like the 1958 Blue Death that killed over 50 million people worldwide. A Pandemic like this is far likely to happen because of modern public health measures and because we have been exposed to several parts of this virus before and have an immune memory to it.
Q. What is the expected impact of the swine flu outbreak on Mexican tourism? Which areas will be most affected?
At this point, we have not seen any alarming patterns or sudden drop in bookings, although we might expect a short-term drop as a result of early media reports. However, what’s important here is that .both the WHO and the CDC, as well as the U.S. State Department, have said that there was no need for U.S. travelers to change, restrict or alter their plans to travel to Mexico. In addition, these organizations have not issued any special precautionary measures; they’ve only issued reminders of their habitual flu-prevention precautions. We do expect a short-term drop in bookings.
Q. How many group travel/hotel cancellations have you had so far? Expectations?
So far, we have not received any information about it. But as the CDC, there are no travel restrictions to Mexico
Q. When do you think this virus will go away, so tourists feel safe to visit Mexico again?
It is hard to foresee exactly when the virus will go away, but we should be comforted by the time of the year. This is the end of the flu season, not the beginning. Flu viruses thrive in the low humidity of winter, not summer, so it is very likely that this outbreak will die automatically as the summer comes. Tourists should feel safe to visit Mexico; always taking the necessary precautions to have a pleasant time in the country.
Q. Why people should visit Mexico when the country is asking its own citizens not to go to school, museums are closed and public fairs and events are cancelled?
Closing schools and public events are just a way to prevent spread; being that schoolchildren are notorious flu spreaders. These measures should not send the wrong message that a massive pandemic is in the offing. Most tourism destinations such as Los Cabos, Cancún, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, etc., have not been affected by the virus.
The Mexico Tourism Board’s mission is to ensure that tourists have an extraordinary experience in Mexico so they want to come back. Therefore, our tourists’ well-being is a top priority. I’d like to point out that both, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), as well as the U.S. State Department, have said that there was no need for U.S. travelers to change, restrict or alter their plans to travel to Mexico. In addition, these organizations have not issued any special precautionary measures; they’ve only issued reminders of their habitual flu-prevention precautions.
Q. Are you recommending to tourists to skip the capital city and go directly to tourism destinations outside Mexico City?
We are following health recommendations of the Mexican health authorities as well as those of the WHO and CDC. At this point, they have said that there’s no need for travelers to change, restrict or alter their plans to travel to Mexico. We are recommending though, following health authorities’ guidelines, that all visitors follow habitual flu-prevention precautions, such as:
o Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing… Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
o Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
o Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
o If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
o Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way
These recommendations have been made available at customs and immigration points, and have been distributed to tour operators, travel agencies and hotels.
Q. What specific health clinics/facilities/resources do tourists have with respect to the flu outbreak? Are health facilities in tourist areas prepared to handle such an outbreak or pandemic?
Mexican health authorities are working hand-in-hand with the WHO to assure early detection and warning, and respond proactively quickly. They are well-equipped to handle the outbreak, and this includes having the facilities, equipment and contingency plans in place, to confront this issue.
Q. Can you guarantee that there’s no risk for tourists to contract swine flu in Mexico?
We can guarantee that Mexican health authorities are working hand-in-hand with the WHO to assure early detection and warning, and respond proactively quickly. They are well-equipped to handle the outbreak, and this includes having the facilities, equipment and contingency plans in place, to confront this issue. The WHO, CDC and U.S. State Dept have said that there’s no need for travelers to change, restrict or alter their plans to travel to Mexico. The CPTM is conducting a wide-reaching awareness effort to ensure that all visitors follow habitual flu-prevention precautions.
Q. Are we talking about a “Pandemic” situation?
The current “Swine Flu” outbreak is NOT a “Pandemic,” as the outbreak is confined mainly to Mexico. A Pandemic means a new flu virus infecting people in several areas of the world at the same time; like the 1958 Blue Death that killed over 50 million people worldwide. A Pandemic like this is far likely to happen because of modern public health measures and because we have been exposed to several parts of this virus before and have an immune memory to it.
Q. What is the expected impact of the swine flu outbreak on Mexican tourism? Which areas will be most affected?
At this point, we have not seen any alarming patterns or sudden drop in bookings, although we might expect a short-term drop as a result of early media reports. However, what’s important here is that .both the WHO and the CDC, as well as the U.S. State Department, have said that there was no need for U.S. travelers to change, restrict or alter their plans to travel to Mexico. In addition, these organizations have not issued any special precautionary measures; they’ve only issued reminders of their habitual flu-prevention precautions. We do expect a short-term drop in bookings.
Q. How many group travel/hotel cancellations have you had so far? Expectations?
So far, we have not received any information about it. But as the CDC, there are no travel restrictions to Mexico
Q. When do you think this virus will go away, so tourists feel safe to visit Mexico again?
It is hard to foresee exactly when the virus will go away, but we should be comforted by the time of the year. This is the end of the flu season, not the beginning. Flu viruses thrive in the low humidity of winter, not summer, so it is very likely that this outbreak will die automatically as the summer comes. Tourists should feel safe to visit Mexico; always taking the necessary precautions to have a pleasant time in the country.
Q. Why people should visit Mexico when the country is asking its own citizens not to go to school, museums are closed and public fairs and events are cancelled?
Closing schools and public events are just a way to prevent spread; being that schoolchildren are notorious flu spreaders. These measures should not send the wrong message that a massive pandemic is in the offing. Most tourism destinations such as Los Cabos, Cancún, Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, etc., have not been affected by the virus.
Swine Flu and Mexico Tourism: No Travel Restrictions to Mexico
Tourism to Mexico is flowing as normal and as of now, there are no restrictions or travel alerts from any foreign country to visit Mexico.
This was confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO) after eliminating the possibility of issuing quarantine, therefore transit into and out of the country has and will continue flowing as normal.
In the case of the United States, which is the most important international market for Mexico, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga., confirmed that there are no restrictions whatsoever for Americans visiting Mexico.
The Federal Government has activated a mechanism called Border Group, in which the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Institute of Immigration and the Customs Agency are working together to provide specific information about any outbreaks in Mexico.
Likewise, all Mexican ports, consular institutions and embassies abroad are offering information about the risks, forms of transmission, symptoms and preventive measures that should be taken to avoid the spreading of this ailment.
For more information log onto: http://www.mexico-update.com
This was confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO) after eliminating the possibility of issuing quarantine, therefore transit into and out of the country has and will continue flowing as normal.
In the case of the United States, which is the most important international market for Mexico, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga., confirmed that there are no restrictions whatsoever for Americans visiting Mexico.
The Federal Government has activated a mechanism called Border Group, in which the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Institute of Immigration and the Customs Agency are working together to provide specific information about any outbreaks in Mexico.
Likewise, all Mexican ports, consular institutions and embassies abroad are offering information about the risks, forms of transmission, symptoms and preventive measures that should be taken to avoid the spreading of this ailment.
For more information log onto: http://www.mexico-update.com
Rosarito Beach Offers An Authentic Mexican Cinco De Mayo Celebration
ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---For the first time the city of Rosarito Beach, just 30 miles south of San Diego, will offer the chance to celebrate Cinco De Mayo in an authentic Mexican atmosphere this Saturday and Sunday (May 2 and 3).
“As well as being a holiday here, Cinco De Mayo has become an occasion celebrated by many in the United States,” said Rosarito Beach Mayor Hugo Torres. “Now we’re giving everyone the chance to celebrate in a festive and traditional Mexican atmosphere.”
Cinco De Mayo is the holiday in celebration of the victory at Puebla on May 5, 1862 of Mexican forces over French troops occupying the country.
The event, to be held on the grounds behind the landmark Rosarito Beach Hotel, is sponsored by the city and a number of business groups, including AMPI, the association of real estate professionals.
“This is going to be a festive event that has an authentic flavor and offers people the chance to enjoy all the things they love about Mexico,”said AMPI President Ross Buck.
“We’re hoping to have a large turnout from the U.S. as well as Mexico, and plan to make this an annual event. As well as having fun, people can learn a bit about Mexican history and culture in a festive setting.”
The celebration on the will be on the Rosarito Beach Hotel grounds adjacent to the beach and pier from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 on Sunday.
It will feature music, dancing, a Saturday night concert, food, carriage rides and fireworks. Some city hotels are offering special discounts for those attending.
A two-day restaurant competition will focus on tastes and flavors of early Puebla, where the historic battle occurred. A contest will be held for best authentic Mexican costume.
Rosarito Beach is a popular tourist destination and beach resort a scenic 18 miles south of the border, which attracts more than a million visitors a year.
It is known for its authentic Mexican flavor, outdoor activities, shopping, dining, authentic arts and crafts, spas, the world famous Puerto Nuevo lobster village and Baja Studios, where Titanic, Master & Commander and other blockbuster movies were filmed.
It also is home to 14,000 expatriates, most of them from the United States.
MORE INFO VISIT : www.rosarito.org/cincodemayo
miércoles, 22 de abril de 2009
3 Rosarito Beach, Mexico Officials Will Visit Las Vegas This Monday
APRIL 22, 2009
Media Conference Set For 11:15 At Mexican Consulate
ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---Three officials from Rosarito Beach, Mexico will visit Las Vegas this Monday on a promotional and information tour for the popular tourist destination 20 miles south of San Diego.
A media conference will be held at the Mexican Consulate in Las Vegas from 11:15 to 12:15.
Making the visit, which will include a meeting with Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, will be Rosarito Mayor Hugo Torres, Economic Development Director Hector Reyes and Convention and Visitors Bureau Manager Jesus Santos.
More info contact: Jesus Santos - jesus@rosarito.org - (661) 612.0396
Media Conference Set For 11:15 At Mexican Consulate
ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---Three officials from Rosarito Beach, Mexico will visit Las Vegas this Monday on a promotional and information tour for the popular tourist destination 20 miles south of San Diego.
A media conference will be held at the Mexican Consulate in Las Vegas from 11:15 to 12:15.
Making the visit, which will include a meeting with Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, will be Rosarito Mayor Hugo Torres, Economic Development Director Hector Reyes and Convention and Visitors Bureau Manager Jesus Santos.
“Some media coverage in the U.S. of Mexico’s efforts against organized crime and drug cartels has given the impression that our area is unsettled for tourists,”said Torres, who also is owner of the landmark Rosarito Beach Hotel.
“We’re visiting Las Vegas and other U.S. cities to assure people that this is not the case, as Mexico works closely with the United States on this binational problem".
“No tourist has been affected or targeted and Rosarito is more welcoming than ever, as we have created a special Tourist Police and a city department for tourist assistance".
“We have more than a million tourists a year to our beachside resort, who visit our world famous Puerto Nuevo Lobster Village; Baja Studios, where Titanic and Master & Commander were filmed; tour art galleries, surf, shop and enjoy our great spas.”
“Many of our visitors come from Las Vegas and we look forward to welcoming them again this summer,”Torres said.
More info contact: Jesus Santos - jesus@rosarito.org - (661) 612.0396
lunes, 20 de abril de 2009
Rosarito to Ensenada bike race proves festive, friendly and safe
Longtime fans of the twice-annual Rosarito to Ensenada Fun Bike Ride who missed Saturday's spring version because of concerns stemming from drug-related violence in Mexico's border areas might note two things:
1) The 50-mile ride was staged without major incident and, according to race promoter Gary Foster, not one of the 3,500 participants fell victim to organized crime, and 2) sign-ups are being accepted for the Sept. 26 ride.
This from Foster: "At the start line, I thanked the participants for coming, especially those from the United States, and asked them, 'When you go back home, tell your friends and families about your experience. You can see for yourself that this is not a dangerous place for tourists.' "
Fastest time to the finish-line party was 2 hours, 5 seconds. No official word on how much beer was consumed. But the unofficial word: lots.
-- Pete Thomas
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2009/04/rosarito-to-ensenada-bike-race-festive-and-surprise-without-incident.html
1) The 50-mile ride was staged without major incident and, according to race promoter Gary Foster, not one of the 3,500 participants fell victim to organized crime, and 2) sign-ups are being accepted for the Sept. 26 ride.
This from Foster: "At the start line, I thanked the participants for coming, especially those from the United States, and asked them, 'When you go back home, tell your friends and families about your experience. You can see for yourself that this is not a dangerous place for tourists.' "
Fastest time to the finish-line party was 2 hours, 5 seconds. No official word on how much beer was consumed. But the unofficial word: lots.
-- Pete Thomas
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2009/04/rosarito-to-ensenada-bike-race-festive-and-surprise-without-incident.html
miércoles, 15 de abril de 2009
What Americans Think about Rosarito
HI!!
I just wanted to let you know that I just returned from my second trip to Rosarito this year. As always I had a great time and was totally safe.
I visit my Time Share at La Paloma every January which is totally safe. We go and do whatever we want without ever having a problem. I always have to spend time at Iggy's on the Corner. All the people that work there are the greatest!!! I feel very welcome and comfortable in Rosarito. I have made many friends there and look forward to seeing them every year. I will continue the visit Rosarito and bring friends with me.
Sincerely,
Sandy Pratt
Sacramento, CA.
I just wanted to let you know that I just returned from my second trip to Rosarito this year. As always I had a great time and was totally safe.
I visit my Time Share at La Paloma every January which is totally safe. We go and do whatever we want without ever having a problem. I always have to spend time at Iggy's on the Corner. All the people that work there are the greatest!!! I feel very welcome and comfortable in Rosarito. I have made many friends there and look forward to seeing them every year. I will continue the visit Rosarito and bring friends with me.
Sincerely,
Sandy Pratt
Sacramento, CA.
martes, 14 de abril de 2009
Cuba Gooding Performs in Rosarito Beach
Cuba Gooding held two concerts to a full house in Rosarito Beach this past April 3 and 4.
Both of the concerts in Rosarito caused great excitement where Cuba Gooding delighted to the audience with classic songs and part of his new repertoire. The song receiving most that night was his great hit
“Everybody Plays the Fool.” “I am very pleased to be here tonight with all you in Rosarito, presenting part of my new repertoire,”commented Cuba to the audience.
In an exclusive interview, Cuba declared that Rosarito enchants him and that aside from being a safe place, to visit is very beautiful.
“ I am coming with a new movie and lot of it is going to be filmed here in Mexico”.
“The media tells you only the negative, I am here to tell you the positive: The people is so friendly here. If you want to have a good time come to Mexico to have a vacation, come to Mexico, Mexico is the place”.Said Cuba Gooding.
Laura Wong, president of the Tourism And Conventions Bureau declared that this type of event is very good advertising, because it can be demonstrated that Americans can come to Rosarito and enjoy events of quality with no problem.
Raul Aragon, Delegate of the secretariat of Tourism of the State of Baja California, commented that Baja California has been and always will be one of preferred places to visit for Southern Californians.
Representatives of Municipal and State government invited him to receive the keys of the city in a ceremony which will be carried out at a future date to due to agenda questions of the singer.
Cesar Rivera, general manager of Las Rocas Resort & Spa, said that the hall reserved for the concert registered a sell-out; Cuba shared the performance with the great Ed Jones.
"95% in attendance were Americans. I am very pleasurably surprised with the reaction of people at the invitation, since we sent it out with barely a few days of notice. People responded very well; the overflow was such we even had to put more chairs because people continued arriving"concluded Sr. Rivera.
To view video please click here> www.rosarito.org/testimonials
martes, 7 de abril de 2009
Come to the Fiesta! You are cordially invited to Rosarito
The City of Rosarito in association with AMPI, the local Board of Realtors and many of the City Associations are inviting you to our 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, a fun filled weekend which will focus on the vibrant colors, alluring flavors and lively sounds of Mexico.
The date is Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd,2009. There will be something for everyone! Starting at 12 noon on Saturday, there will be continuous live music with Folkloric dancers, Mariachi, Ballet, Salsa, Marimba, guitar and a versatile Mexican Big Band for the evening , followed by a fireworks show. Sunday activities begin at 12 noon. The setting will be the beautiful grounds behind the Rosarito Beach Hotel. You are encouraged to dress in Mexican style clothing as there will be a “best dressed” contest just for the fun of it. Don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes.
There will be a restaurant cook-off competition highlighting the scents and flavors of early Puebla Mx. and throughout the venue food and beverages will be offered by local restaurants for your enjoyment.
Many Rosarito associations including Rosarito’s very talented artists’ group as well as the local furniture designers will be displaying their works. AMPI as well as others will be hosting booths.
The Hotel Association is offering special hotel rates, some with spa packages and others with golf packages. If there are groups of 10 or more people that would prefer to come down on buses rather than drive, this will be available, free, with advance planning.
This is our way to remind you that Rosarito is diverse and fun.
There is no charge for admittance to the event. Everyone is welcome!
For more information on the event, hotels and transportation, go to:
http://www.rosarito.org/cincodemayo or dial toll free: 1.800.962.BAJA
The date is Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd,2009. There will be something for everyone! Starting at 12 noon on Saturday, there will be continuous live music with Folkloric dancers, Mariachi, Ballet, Salsa, Marimba, guitar and a versatile Mexican Big Band for the evening , followed by a fireworks show. Sunday activities begin at 12 noon. The setting will be the beautiful grounds behind the Rosarito Beach Hotel. You are encouraged to dress in Mexican style clothing as there will be a “best dressed” contest just for the fun of it. Don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes.
There will be a restaurant cook-off competition highlighting the scents and flavors of early Puebla Mx. and throughout the venue food and beverages will be offered by local restaurants for your enjoyment.
Many Rosarito associations including Rosarito’s very talented artists’ group as well as the local furniture designers will be displaying their works. AMPI as well as others will be hosting booths.
The Hotel Association is offering special hotel rates, some with spa packages and others with golf packages. If there are groups of 10 or more people that would prefer to come down on buses rather than drive, this will be available, free, with advance planning.
This is our way to remind you that Rosarito is diverse and fun.
There is no charge for admittance to the event. Everyone is welcome!
For more information on the event, hotels and transportation, go to:
http://www.rosarito.org/cincodemayo or dial toll free: 1.800.962.BAJA
viernes, 3 de abril de 2009
What Americans Think about Rosarito
I want to share with the US State Department my experience yesterday (03-31-09) with armed security.
Out in El Morro where I've been staying, I heard the Chihuahua from across the way doing some excessive barking. I looked out the window to see why and saw two Army guys in full camouflage uniform and holding very big guns knocking on the door where the Chihuahua lives.
My neighbors had left about a 1/2 hour earlier. I opened my door and called across to let them know there was no one home. In perfect English, not even an accent, one of the fellas said, "Thank You, Thank You very much"............and they walked away to where another of their group was talking to another neighbor and the handyman. I watched from the window. Soon they were joined by others and the 6 of them went up the drive to where the Landlord resides. After about a 1/2 hour the troop came back and went the way they had come thru the settlement and exited the area.
In this neighborhood there are 6 occupied homes at present.. I am the only American.
After the Soldiers left I was out talking with a neighbor and was told the Soldiers had just completed a 'walk thru' of this community and did a 'look n see' of the homes where someone was home and they were invited in, or asked to enter. Routine mission.
I was very impressed! My neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri would have benefited from the S.W.A.T. team doing an unannounced walk through of homes on my street, I know for a fact, they could have confiscated many items of interest right out in the open.
Mexico has a very impressive Security System in place for Tourists and Residents. They have 'profiling' check points on the roads and now I've witnessed 'walk thru's of neighborhoods'
I hope these neighborhood patrol missions include all neighborhoods and high rises. No one should be exempt. Not only does it make you feel like they are keeping the country safe for you but you are assured your neighbors aren't putting you in harms way either.
I just want to say to President Hugo Torres Chabert and the Army...........................you are doing a great job in keeping a watchful eye on neighborhoods and the people who are behind closed doors. You will always be welcome at my door. I hope my fellow Americans feel the same and welcome the opportunity to play their part in making Mexico safe for everyone.
I'm sad to say, I'll be leaving in less than a week, going back to Utah. I will come back this summer and make Mexico my home.
I hope the US State Department takes a better look at Mexico and sees it's as safe here as it is in Washington D.C. for a tourist.
Sincerely,
Jackie Jackels
Out in El Morro where I've been staying, I heard the Chihuahua from across the way doing some excessive barking. I looked out the window to see why and saw two Army guys in full camouflage uniform and holding very big guns knocking on the door where the Chihuahua lives.
My neighbors had left about a 1/2 hour earlier. I opened my door and called across to let them know there was no one home. In perfect English, not even an accent, one of the fellas said, "Thank You, Thank You very much"............and they walked away to where another of their group was talking to another neighbor and the handyman. I watched from the window. Soon they were joined by others and the 6 of them went up the drive to where the Landlord resides. After about a 1/2 hour the troop came back and went the way they had come thru the settlement and exited the area.
In this neighborhood there are 6 occupied homes at present.. I am the only American.
After the Soldiers left I was out talking with a neighbor and was told the Soldiers had just completed a 'walk thru' of this community and did a 'look n see' of the homes where someone was home and they were invited in, or asked to enter. Routine mission.
I was very impressed! My neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri would have benefited from the S.W.A.T. team doing an unannounced walk through of homes on my street, I know for a fact, they could have confiscated many items of interest right out in the open.
Mexico has a very impressive Security System in place for Tourists and Residents. They have 'profiling' check points on the roads and now I've witnessed 'walk thru's of neighborhoods'
I hope these neighborhood patrol missions include all neighborhoods and high rises. No one should be exempt. Not only does it make you feel like they are keeping the country safe for you but you are assured your neighbors aren't putting you in harms way either.
I just want to say to President Hugo Torres Chabert and the Army...........................you are doing a great job in keeping a watchful eye on neighborhoods and the people who are behind closed doors. You will always be welcome at my door. I hope my fellow Americans feel the same and welcome the opportunity to play their part in making Mexico safe for everyone.
I'm sad to say, I'll be leaving in less than a week, going back to Utah. I will come back this summer and make Mexico my home.
I hope the US State Department takes a better look at Mexico and sees it's as safe here as it is in Washington D.C. for a tourist.
Sincerely,
Jackie Jackels
jueves, 2 de abril de 2009
Rosarito Spring Break or Spring Broke
I must say, our media has done their job. Scare the crap out of people, get a ratings boost. I think what upsets me most is how few media outlets have actually been down and checked the place out. I asked numerous vendors and no one had seen any reporters lately. Well, from this journalist, I can honestly tell you, it’s a safe place to go and you be welcomed with open arms. Sandy Huffaker, Graphic Journalist :AP,Education Week, Navy/Marine Times, Newsweek, The New York Times, USA Today
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