Here are a few tips: –Arrive on a Sunday for quicker transfers from Mexico City. –Move around either in our gardens or modern gym to uncurl your legs. Take it slowly at first and remember to drink loads of water (bottled water is free here). –While in the gym, read the fitness class schedule, usually… Continue Reading
Each Friday we post a weekend tip on our Facebook page. Perhaps you would like to know what at weekend at Ixtapan Spa is like? Saturday is active from a 7AM brisk scenic walk , choices of fitness classes both in our gym and in the pools until 1PM. 1PM onwards is lunch outdoors in… Continue Reading
For those of us who go to Ixtapan regularly, this headline means SHOPPING which is a bargain in Mexico. Weekend Tip from Ixtapan Spa: check locally for Mexican silver,stones,woodwork,ceramics,fine pewter- a good place is on line. Then when you shop in Taxco or a stroll away,in Ixtapan de la Sal, you know what to pay.… Continue Reading
You will find that air traffic over Mexico City is light and therefore we experience very few delays. In addition, Summer months do not generally have heavy storms we see in our Sun Belt. The Mexico City Airport is modern, clean and has airport shopping: both candy bars and fine jewelry. So flying into MEX,… Continue Reading
Each Spring, we dread trying on those stored clothes. Many of our guests come annually to stay fit during the winter then spruce up in Spring. Weather in our area from April-August remains 60-80. Our days are delightful even in the Summer when our guests arrive from steamy sun belt states. And fresh fruit on… Continue Reading
The government of Guerrero signed an agreement to publicize Taxco and other areas to American tourists. As a result, United Airlines and Aeromexico will both increase flights from US cities. If you wish to experience colonial Taxco before the rush, take one of our excursions; Ixtapan Spa offers a Taxco day for a pittance. You… Continue Reading
We believe that a stress-less stay includes not using your computer or ipad; however we do offer free wifi in our lobby and surrounding areas. An application to help soothe you even more is Songza. Free music. You can choose the genre you want: classic, showtime, rock etc. Then choose what you are doing with… Continue Reading
When you visit, you quickly discover that our town, Ixtapan de la Sal, is a center for Holistic Healing. Many guests use the services of a doctor who comes to the hotel. Acupuncture? Botox? Fills? Although Dr. Castillo Blum is not an employee of the hotel, he will come to your room for most of… Continue Reading
As the weather turns cold again, make sure you stretch before exercise. This is especially important when your body is cold. Consider doing a few stretches in bed before rising. Layered clothes can be heavy; invest in one or two Heat Tech tops which are light and warm. These are sold in Uniqlo shops nation… Continue Reading
As you notice on our Facebook Page, it is guests who rave about us: ” great time”, “lost 2 pounds, thanks Antonio”, “a DEF go”, “This is a spa that I like to go to, great value” etc. And it is guests who continue to send in photos of their vacations and girls getaways. This… Continue Reading