NEWS RELEASE
For release: October 28, 2003
HACIENDA XCANATUN SERVES UP RICH THANKSGIVING FEAST IN THE LAND THAT GAVE US
TURKEY, CORN, TOMATOES AND SQUASH
Book Three Nights and the Feast Is On Us!
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico–Mexico Boutique Hotels presents a highly innovative
way to enjoy the most important of American holidays in the land of the Mayas.
This Thanksgiving settle into the lifestyle of the great sisal barons at the Yucatan's
luxuriously, restored 18th century
Hacienda Xcanatun, minutes north of
Merida. In keeping with traditional hacienda hospitality, and because Mexico introduced
turkey, corn, tomatoes, beans and squash to the Old World, enjoy a
complimentary
classic Thanksgiving feast by staying three or more nights between November 21st
and 29th, 2003.
Thanksgiving dinner is served in Xcanatun's award–winning
Casa de Piedra restaurant -- once the threshing room of this former henequen plantation.
An area landmark, the restaurant boasts soaring 18-foot ceilings and gracious
service. The special holiday menu features all– American favorites–roasted
turkey and dressing with gravy, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, green beans, and
a selection of homemade fresh fruit pies.
For the culinary adventurous-Yucatecan
turkey delicacies such as Pavo en Escabeche (marinated turkey with flavors of
the Yucatan), Relleno Negro (stuffed turkey in a rich black sauce) or the popular
Yucatecan snack–Turkey Salbutes, (puffy deep fried tortillas piled high with
lettuce, turkey and onion) showcase the area's singular regional Mexican cuisine.
Accommodations at this exemplary Mexico Boutique Hotel start at US$230 per night,
for two people (taxes and service extra). Included in the price are daily continental
breakfast, a free Thanksgiving dinner, and round-trip transfers to/from Merida
International Airport. All of the hacienda's, 18 air-conditioned suites, set in
exuberant gardens, have a private patio or balcony. Each suite is furnished with
antiques, heirloom textiles, and handcrafted furnishings. In addition to two,
freshwater pools, there is
a full service spa offering wellness and
holistic,
Maya treatments. Golf, tennis and horseback riding facilities are nearby.
Before and after the feasting,
explore the diverse Yucatan, one of Mexico's
most culturally rich states. Within easy reach of the hacienda are the Maya ceremonial
centers at Uxmal and Chichen-Itza. Discover
Merida, the Yucatan's capital
city, filled with museums, turn-of-the-century mansions, street fairs and bustling
markets. Visit rock-walled, picturesque, Maya villages, broad Gulf of Mexico beaches
and tropical bird sanctuaries.
For additional information or reservations, e-mail
xcanatun@mexicoboutiquehotels.com or go to
www.mexicoboutiquehotels.com/xcanatun.
For personal voice assistance, call
toll-free from the USA to 1-877-278-8018
or from Canada to 1-866-818-8342
Based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Boutique Hotels is the only company of its kind
exclusively dedicated to offering boutique-category lodging in over 20 destinations
throughout the Mexican Republic, from the colonial heartland to hidden beaches.
It's a diverse collection of intimate hotels with unique attributes. All hotels
must meet a special set of criteria to receive designation as a Mexico Boutique
Hotel. The company provides efficient access to these hotels via its integrated
reservations systems, guaranteeing an assured booking method and a high standard
of accommodation.
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