Weekend getaway in Mexico City; Hotel Nikko Mexico deal

News from south of the border lately hasn’t been easy to digest. With incidents of intense violence, mostly related to drug cartels, in various parts of Mexico, it’s no wonder many are looking elsewhere for their vacations.

But don’t dismiss Mexico just yet. After all, the country, with a vast array of cultural and historical attractions, not to mention great beaches, has long lured us south for good reason. In his article “5 favorite vacation spots in Mexico,” Reed Johnson recommended five “relatively safe” destinations: Mexico City, Puebla, Veracruz, Playa del Carmen and Puerto Escondido.

I’ve been seeing round-trip flights to Mexico City (MEX) from Los Angeles (LAX) for as little as $299 (including tax), though today I’m seeing early December 2008 fares of $317. And you won’t have a problem finding reasonably priced accommodations, like this weekender deal by Hotel Nikko Mexico, in Mexico City’s Polanco neighborhood.

Deal: For $158 per night (including tax), you’ll get a room for two adults and two children (under age 12), breakfast buffet for two adults, access to the hotel’s Athletic Club and parking for one car.

If reserving online, scroll down the reservations page, wading through the vast array of package options. Then, under the “weekend package” header, select the $135 option, which is the pre-tax rate for this package. Weekday rates, including health-club use but not the buffet, start at $175 per night (pre-tax).

When: Valid for Friday and Saturday night stays now through Dec. 31, 2008.

Contact: Hotel Nikko Mexico, +52 (55) 5283-8700.

– Susan Derby, Special to the Los Angeles Times

[Photo: Dancers at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City; Mexican Tourism Board]

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