Thanksgiving in Mexico Getaways

Thanksgiving is five weeks away and there's just enough time to plan a getaway to Mexico for the holiday. Some resorts are offering special packages to entice you to head south. Although Thanksgiving is not officially celebrated in Mexico, if you decide to spend the holiday at one of Mexico's resorts, you're sure to find plenty to be thankful for!

Las Velas Resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and the Mayan Riviera will be showing their gratitude to Thanksgiving guests by offering Thanksgiving night (November 26) free with a minimum stay of 4 nights. Guests at the luxury, all-inclusive Velas resorts will also enjoy a special Thanksgiving dinner. Rates for this package start at $190 per person, per night, double occupancy, at Velas Vallarta, $275 per person per night at the adults-only Casa Velas Hotel Boutique, and $390 per person per night at both Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. For more information and to book, visit www.velasresorts.com.

Casa Dorada Resort and Spa in Los Cabos is also offering a discounted Thanksgiving package, which includes three nights of ocean-view suite accommodations, along with a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, discounted golf and family activities, transfers and more. Rates for this Thanksgiving in Mexico package are $875 for a junior suite, $950 for a one-bedroom suite and $1,750 for a two-bedroom suite. Package available from November 24 to 28, 2009. To book your Thanksgiving getaway at Casa Dorada, call 1-866-448-0151, or visit www.casadorada.com.

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