Mexican Sea Of Cortez Holiday - U173

San Diego is a coastal Southern Californian city located in the SW corner of the United States. Founded in 1769, it is the oldest town in California and has an enchanting natural beauty and a pleasant, mild, climate with plenty of sunshine, which defines the city. Though it’s big, and growing fast, San Diego manages to ‘hang on to’ a resort feel, even amid the skyscrapers and brick facades of its revamped downtown. A huge influx of visitors helps add to the vacation atmosphere, from party-hearty undergrads to boozy conventioneers. Read more about San Diego, USA

Cabo San Lucas, or just Cabo, is an interesting destination that captures the essence of the Baja Peninsula Mexico. Once a base for pirate vessels waiting to pounce on Spanish treasure ships, today with its many resorts, championship golf courses, world-class dining, and amazing outdoor activities, it is a great tourist attraction. Future plans include an artificial island to sit in the bay, complete with restaurants and bars. With some of the best all-around sports fishing in the world and every water sport imaginable, Cabo is the ultimate destination for travellers looking for outdoor adventure. Read more about Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

La Paz, ‘peace’ in Spanish, is located on the coast of the Sea of Cortez on the southern end of the long Baja Peninsula in Mexico. The city has one of the highest standards of living in Mexico. It is a centre for commerce and marine biology. Ecotourism is strong and growing: there are 900 islands and inlets in the Gulf of California with 244 under UNESCO protection. Read more about La Paz, Mexico

Loreto, the first Spanish settlement of the Baja California peninsula, is located on the coast of the indigo hued Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). The attractive malecón is ideal for evening strolls, lined on one side by shops, eateries and hotels. The luxurious Las Flores Spa and Boutique in the historic heart of Loreto is appealing to many, especially as it is the best place in town for shopping. Another ‘must’ is to indulge in the fresh cuisine perfected over three hundred years. Read more about Loreto, Mexico

Guaymas is a port city and a municipality in the Mexican state of Sonora, 390km south of the border with USA. It stands on a small bay on the Gulf of California, near the mouth of the Río Yaqui. It is a port city for ships to many places in the world, as well as being a major naval port for the Mexican military and having an industrial zone. Like many Mexican towns, it has a pleasant central square (zocalo). Read more about Guaymas, Mexico

Topolobampo is a port on the eastern side of the Gulf of California, in the State of Sinaloa, NW Mexico. It is a terminus for the ferry to La Paz in Baja California Sur; and close to the city of Los Mochis, with its terminal for the Chihuahua-Pacific Railway that traverses the Copper Canyon, “the most scenic railroad trip on the continent.” The region is home to a unique and rich ecosystem. In addition to a wide range of endemic creatures, it hosts many migratory species, such as the humpback whale, California gray whale, manta ray, and leatherback sea turtle. Read more about Topolobampo, Mexico

Mazatlan in Mexico is situated across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula. Today’s Mazatlan is one of Mexico’s most alluring and inviting beach destinations. The Plazuela Machado, located in Centro Historico, serves as the cultural hub of the city featuring open air restaurants, pageants, public art exhibits, and a weekly craft fair. Over the past decade, the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’ and an ongoing renewal programme has breathed new life into its historic centre. Read more about Mazatlan, Mexico

San Diego is a coastal Southern Californian city located in the SW corner of the United States. Founded in 1769, it is the oldest town in California and has an enchanting natural beauty and a pleasant, mild, climate with plenty of sunshine, which defines the city. Though it’s big, and growing fast, San Diego manages to ‘hang on to’ a resort feel, even amid the skyscrapers and brick facades of its revamped downtown. A huge influx of visitors helps add to the vacation atmosphere, from party-hearty undergrads to boozy conventioneers. Read more about San Diego, USA