Number 14January 2013

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Summary

4 - Editorial6 - New Fantasy Land simply enchanting

15 - Welcome to Pasadena

24 - Canada shares its experiences

32 - Riviera Maya, ecotourism and adventure

42 - Waldorf Astoria High category close to you

46 - The Caribbean for children

60 - The Toluca airport is reborn66 - Apps

52 - Skiing: There is snow for a while at Vail Resorts

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Mexico City, January 2013

Dear readers,

We would like to cordially greet you.

On your screen you will fi nd the January issue of our spe-cialized tourism digital magazine, “Travel Times”. We invite you to read each report, ar cle or review presented here.

More and more magazines have gone out of print to be-come digital magazines such as is the case of Newsweek in the United States of America. The reasons for this transi- on range from ecological to a larger and more eff ec ve

distribu on. More impact at a lower cost. We have been doing this for over two years. Our easy to read texts and agile design, allow you to enjoy each one of our stories.

We invite you to keep us company throughout the maga-zine, web page and social networks where we already have over 25 thousand followers. Thanks to new technologies, you will be able to easily share our content with friends.

Thank you and much success!

Lic. Luis Rubén Cuevas González Bravo

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Walt Disney said it well: “Dis-ney will never be complet-ed. It will con nue to grow as long as imagina on ex-ists”. Such a statement is ful-fi lled with the inaugura on of the New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World Orlando.

By Luis Cuevas

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Many people awaited the occasion to witness the largest expansion ever in the history of the Magic Kingdom. This pa ence gave fruit on December 6th when the president of Disney Parks Resorts, Tom Staggs, alongside Mickey Mouse and other celebri es, cut the inaugural ribbon.

Imagina on, technology and art are some of the words which should not be omi ed when describing the New Fantasyland which is the re-sult of exhaus ve work days from the Walt Disney Imagineering crew, headed on this occasion by the crea ve mind of Chris Bea y who ex-plains, “there were many ideas born in our minds which were then cap-tured on paper and which, a er arduous teamwork, we can now share with our visitors”.

The new area has its own castle inspired by the Beauty and the Beast story which, as a result of adequate op cal illusion management, ma-jes cally rises over the en re place. The image of a fi re spi ng dragon which fl ies over the castle will never be forgo en by visitors. This is a secret jealously guarded by the Imagineering team.

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The a rac ons that can be enjoyed by visitors are varied: In Under The Sea, Journey of the Li le Mermaid, they enter the Li le Mermaid world aboard travelling clams which move through the successful Dis-ney movie´s diff erent scenes and which are perfectly set to the original soundtrack.

In Enchanted Tales with Bella, visitors enter the world of Beauty and the Beast through a magic mirror a er which, they not only meet Bella and the charisma c Lumiere, but they also interact with them while recreat-ing the story´s passages.

Photos: Walt Disney World News

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In the Storybook Circus area they fi nd the classic and must-see fl ight with Dumbo which has now been mul plied in size in order to quickly sa sfy the children´s (and their parent’s) need to fl y on this most loved elephant. Here, visitors also fi nd the Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofi ni, a roller coaster where riders fl y alongside the talented pilot Goofy, and his an cs. Visitors will also want to take their photograph with their favorite character at Pete´s Silly Slideshow with backdrops perfect for that great picture.

Good food lovers have two op ons to calm their fi erce appe te at the New Fantasyland: At the Be Our Guest Restaurant, they can partake in an enchan ng gastronomic and service experience. Here, thanks to new technologies, a waiter will serve delicious French food straight to their table. During the day, the menu is fast food while at night the place of-fers luxurious dinners. It is important to men on that the decora on and ambience is another great a rac on. The second op on is Gaston’s Tavern, where visitors can taste the restaurant´s favorite beverage: Le-Fou’s Brew.

The New Fantasyland expansion will continue. Prin-cess Fairytale, home to the Disney princesses will open its doors in a couple of months. Here visitors will be able to take the desired picture with the princesses.

Vertigo lovers await the 2014 inauguration of The Se-ven Dwarfs Mine Train, a high technology roller coaster which will travel through the world of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

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Another Disney World park, Epcot Center, is also celebrating with the inau-guration of the reinvented attraction Test Track, presented by Chevrolet. Visitors become sports car designers and then test drive their creation on the track. Once again interaction and high technology work in favor of en-tertainment.

A year of successful premieres for the Disney family culminated in Down-town Disney with the launching of Splitsville Lanes, a fun bowling alley which includes a restaurant, sports bar and more. It is ideal to fi nish off a day of surprises and festivities.

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This en re new fantasy world can be enjoyed with the same entrance cket to Magic Kingdom. It is recommended to arrive as early as pos-

sible to enjoy the park as much as possible. Don´t forget to stay at the Disney World hotels, on occasion you will be able to enter the park be-fore admission is open to the general public.

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Color, creativity and diversity help initiate the year. Following this celebration, the Rose Bowl takes place. This is an American college foot-ball classic that takes place at the beauti-

ful stadium which is also called the Rose Bowl.

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Photos: Pasadena CVB, CALTECH & Travel Times

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Upon entering Pasadena, we are welcomed with many fl owers which are a testament to the ecologi-cal conscience and love for gar-dening that exist here. It is no accident that this city is always linked to fl owers and rose beds.

The fi rst stop you must make when entering Pasadena, even before checking into your hotel, is in front of the Municipal Palace in beautiful Old Pasadena. This is really a pal-

This city is much more than a beau ful Los Angeles suburb, it enjoys a life with its own history, tradi ons, culture and gastro-nomy which make it a des na- on all on its own. Visit it.

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Welcome to Pasadena

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ace with renaissance and Spanish infl uence which culminated in 1927. It is the work of famed architects John Bakewell and Arthur Brown.

The city has various lodging options that range from hotel chains to the sophisticated Langham Huntington Pasadena, which was built at the foot of the San Gabriel sierra. This luxurious hotel has been continuous-ly renovated to maintain its splendor which dates back to 1906. To visit it is to travel back in time. It has 380 guest rooms of all categories, many of them are high class suites and cot-tages. The distinguished Spa with ancient Chinese treatments, the golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, the prized gastronomy and their special event installations make this hotel a great lodging alternative.

Pasadena´s attractions are quite varied. How about beginning with a tour of the beautiful “Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botani-cal Gardens”? It is not only beau-

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tiful, but peaceful. It has beautiful Chinese and Japanese style gardens with desert plants, greenhouses and unforgettable rose beds, some with ponds, fountains or pergolas.

This attraction also gives us the possibility of observing valuable art collections and a library which includes a bible printed by Guten-berg. All of these are part of a legacy from Henry Edwards Hun-tington, who was an art lover and who built this emporium at the be-ginning of the twentieth century.

Another two great business men also lived important periods of their lives in Pasadena and now their legacy can be visited by travelers.

The industrialist Norton Simon was a passionate art collector. He treasured great classic, impres-sionist and Asian pieces. Today, these pieces are exhibited in a mu-seum named after the man. Prepare yourself to observe great works of art such as the portrait of Van Gogh´s mother, which is unique in its type, o sculptures from Degas.

The enigmatic “Gamble House” is an inheritance which David Gam-ble left the city of Pasadena. Built out of wood, with a unique archi-tecture, eccentrically decorated and with many secrets hidden be-hind its dark walls, this house is as catalogued a Nation´s Historic Site.

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The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) deserves to be mentioned on its own since many scientifi c and technological breakthroughs have come from here. The campus can be visited and you can follow along the steps which some of the 31 Nobel Prize winners who studied here left behind. If you like TV shows, “The Big Bang” TV characters, studied at this location. On campus, you will fi nd “The Athenaeum”, which off ers lodging for Caltech visitors. Albert Einstein and other great scientists stayed at this historic location sometimes.

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In the year 2012, the Santa Anita racetrack hosted The Breeder’s Cup, a horse race with great lineage and prized on an international level. Among the memories which those present were able to take home with them was not only the excitement of the race, but the beautiful scenery of where the event took place, which is surrounded by mountains. There are races all year long, which is an-other of the city´s great attractions.

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Flavors of PasadenaPasadena´s gastronomy is one of the most diverse in the United States: it has over 500 restaurants. Old Pasadena off ers walking tours to visit and taste several types of food. The Parkway Grill is one of the must visit restaurants where we recommend lamb based dishes. The centrally locat-ed Café Santorini and the Malbec off er delicious Italian and Argentinian food respectively and have spectacular sangria. For lunch, there is no bet-

ter option than Le Grande Orange: built in an old train station, it of-fers abundant American style food.

There are year round events in Pasadena but two specifi cally sur-pass borders and are a part of the city´s traditions. Dozens of alle-gorical fl oats decorated with tons of fl owers invade the city during the Rose Parade which takes place on the fi rst morning of the year.

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“The maple leaf country” has created a program for tourists to fully enjoy its a rac ons.

Canada´s tourist authori es have joined the top service providers in order to off er over 160 unforge able and unique travel experiences.

Por Vicente Ochoa Leyzaola

Canadashares

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Signature Experiences Collec on has something for every taste and everything has been designed to sa sfy the traveler´s most ex-traordinary expecta ons. This is perfect for those who wish to abstain from tradi onal tours and instead want to experiment the best and most authen c ac vi es each place has to off er.

Signature Experiences Collec on can only be described as the most emblema c experiences Canada has to off er, which make the coun-try the perfect des na on since they off er the top open air ac vi- es, excellent gastronomy, memorable scenery and overall, a special

warmth on behalf of hosts who always bring a special authen c touch.

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Jorge Morfi n, General Director of Canada´s Mexico Tourism Commission

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On the long list of marvels which Canada has to off er its visitors, the following must be included: Observing the aurora borealis in Yukon, the Manitoba polar bears, Quebec´s gastronomy, fl ying in a helicop-ter over Niagara Falls, ge ng into the urban rhythm in Montreal, vis-i ng the cosmopolitan Vancouver, going to Victoria Island and ending the day at the Butchart gardens. Looking for more op ons? Try skiing in Whistler or traveling through the Alberta glaciers. Perhaps a fi sh-ing tour on the lakes and rivers, tas ng ice wine and authen c ma-ple syrup, ea ng salmon and crab un l full. In one sentence, enjoy-ing the unique style each place in this great country has to off er with all fi ve senses. Canada is an extraordinary des na on for families.

Touring Canada on train is without a doubt one of the most recog-nizable experiences off ered thanks to VIA Rail with their emblem-a c route “The Canadian”, which joins the distant ci es of Toronto and Vancouver. The traveler can make stops along the way or enjoy the trip all at once. Lodging, entertainment and ameni es on board are top notch and the scenery is varied and indescribably beau ful.

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During the program´s presenta on, Jorge Morfi n, General Director of Canada´s Mexico Tourism Commission, men oned that the catalogue presented would allow tourism industry partners to be er promote this des na on among world travelers. Learn more at: mx.canada.travel

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Photos: Alltourna ve.com & Rafael Sánchez

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Riviera Maya,ecotourism and adventure

The Riviera Maya is more than simply beaches and theme parks. Travel Times recommends seve-ral other op ons for nature lovers and those addicted to adrenaline.

By Rafael Sánchez

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Sian Ka’an, “The place where the sky is born”Was declared World Heritage UNESCO in 1987, it is a protected natural space where earth and sky converge.

A er arriving at the wharf area and listening to a short ac vity intro-duc on, we begin our boat journey through the lagoon un l we reach the opposite bank and then con nue through a canal built by the Mayans. The water is so clear, the colors of the fi sh can be observed.

Once “customs” is reached (a prehispanic construc on), the best part begins: you must put on a fl oater and then jump into the canal in order to be transported by the current. While fl oa ng adri one can get lost in his or her own thoughts while contempla ng the beau ful green and blue scenery.

The Community Tours company, organizes these escapades. Once here, you can enter the jungle and visit a gum camp where you can learn ev-erything about chewing gum which comes from a tree called the “chico-zapote”. With any luck you will encounter a wild boar or a deer. This is a unique experience!

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Yucatan ExplorerIf you like motorcycles and adventure, Yucatan Explorer gives you the op on of entering the jungle in a four wheeler.

The experience can last from 20 to 25 minutes depending on the driver´s ability.

You can stop at a natural well called the “Moon Natural Well” because of its crescent shape which is perfect for swimming in its crystal water.

Akumal, “Turtle Place”Akumal is a coast on the Yucatan peninsula which is unique in its type. Pre-viously it could only be visited by boat. As a result, this area is perfect for the arrival of hundreds of turtles each year which lay their eggs. Of the 7 species of marine turtles which exist, 3 can be found at this beach: green turtle, caguama and laud, all of them in danger of ex nc on. Among the ac vi es available here, and following strict previously designed

safety measures, is the nocturnal search for a chelonian making its nest or the release of the newborn turtles.

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Mayan EncounterIn the area which harbors the Coba archeological zone, where Nohoch Mull, Mexico´s largest Mayan pyramid and the num-ber one stele rise, there is a stone with glyphs which, ac-cording to experts indicates three key dates for the Mayans.

A company called Altourna ve off ers the possibility of visit-ing a self suffi cient Mayan community located in the heart of the jungle. A er a winding and entertaining journey, you will ar-rive at a natural well called “Jaguar”; the locals welcome you with a Mayan ceremony during which one must pay proper respect.

A er the ceremony we head to a natural well. To enter, one must climb down rappel style. The view of the vault is impressive, from one specifi c loca on, one can observe to orifi ces of light which, in conjunc on with a forma on of stalac tes, give the impression of becoming a great roaring jaguar (hence the name of the place).

All of these ac vi es are organized based on the premise of respec ng nature. Rule number one is “do not touch anything”. Remember to say Yuum bo’o k, which means thank you.

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Outside The JungleA good option not only for lodging but also for living this adventure is the Playacar hotel by Palace Resorts, which off er all inclusive packages.

After a day full of activities, don´t forget to visit Playa del Carmen´s 5th Avenue, where you will be able to fi nd stores, bars, restaurants and have a great time. We recommend the “Ah Cacao” soda fountain where you can taste chocolate beverages and a number of specialties.

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On your next trip to Orlando, an excellent top category hotel op on is the Waldorf Astoria Orlando.

By Luis Cuevas

High categoryclose to youPhotos: Waldorf Astoria

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Located just a short distance from the Disney World theme parks, this beau ful hotel looks a er even the smallest de-tail to ensure that the guest lives an experience of total comfort.

Among the advantages you will fi nd here, is the complementary trans-porta on to each one of the Disney parks in an elegant bus, a fi rst class Spa with 22 cabins of magnifi cent installa ons and premiere products, and an eighteen hole golf course designed by Rees Jones, without a doubt, the best in the area.

The restaurants at the resort deserve to be men oned on their own. You can enjoy the gastronomy at the emblema c New York Waldorf Astoria at the famous Bull&Bear Steakhouse, Oscar´s and Peacock Alley.

The guest rooms have all the facili es for a relaxing stay. These range from technological with large high defi ni on screens, cable, high speed internet and iPod connec ons, to comfortable pillow and bedspreads on orthopedic beds. All ameni es are Ferragamo.

It isn´t in vain that the Waldorf Astoria Orlando has re-ceived several prizes among which are the following:

2011 Travel + Leisure, World’s Best Award #12 on Top large City Ho-tels in US/Canada and 2011 Conde Nast Traveler Top 100 “Best in the World” Ranked #17 in Top Hotels in the U.S.

More informa on at: www.waldorfastoriaorlando.com

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Now is a good me to plan your vaca on with the kids. Cancun and the Mayan Ri-viera off er ideal ac vi es for them. We recommend four experiences so that they en-joy some unforge able days.

The Caribbefor children

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an Photos: Xel-Há, Captain Hook, Interac ve Aquarium, Travel Times

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With the soul of Indiana JonesThe archeological zones of the Mayan world are several and each has its own charm. Tulum is wonderful because of its architecture and its loca on right on the Caribbean, but if children are young, one op- on for them to learn to like history is by visi ng the King´s Ruins

which are in the Cancun hotel area and can be easily visited. The re-cently opened Mayan Museum in Cancun is also recommendable.

Pirates of the CaribbeanImagine coming aboard the rep-lica of a galleon and travelling on the Caribbean waters in search of adventure. This experience can be enjoyed by all members of the fam-ily in “Captain Hook”, an adventure which sets sail every a ernoon from Cancun on three diff erent ships. Travelers interact with the sui generis crew which is accord-ingly dressed, and may play games and dance with them following the rules of the charisma c and ener-ge c captains. Drinks are served on board. Halfway through the journey, a delicious lobster or pre-mium steak dinner is served. The adventure concludes with a great surprise where the pirates will fi ght for their lives and those of the people aboard. Everyone on board!.

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Xel Ha, the natural aquariumThis beau ful park belonging to the Xcaret group off ers many ac vi- es for children. Among them, the possibility of walking on the ocean fl oor while coming in contact with inoff ensive yet majes c fi sh and rays.

With the aid of modern and safe technology, even those who cannot swim can enjoy the experience thanks to the Sea Trek helmet with al-lows for comfortable, safe and natural underwater respira on. No train-ing is needed. With the new Dolphin Trek you can interact underwater with these mammals.

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Swimming with dolphinsSpending me with these intelligent animals is an experience no child will ever forget. One can interact with these graceful mammals at the Interac ve Aquarium located at “La Isla”. We recommend the advanced program where the bonding is greater. You will be able to caress them, sing with them, be impelled through the pool by them and even give them instruc ons. Don´t miss the aquarium which is right next door.

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Photos: Travel Times, VAIL RESORTS

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One does not need to be a me-teorologist to know that the win-ter weather will con nue un l the end of march, this will allow ski lovers to enjoy many more weeks of fun. We recommend the top des na ons so that you may ski on down those slopes.

Skiing:

Vail ResortsThere is snow for a while at

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VAILA preferred spot for Mexicans. Located in Colorado with more than 200 mountain hectares, it has excellent snow for both advanced ski-ers and amateurs. It off ers high technology for skier tracking and en-joyment as well as special areas for the children. Vail also off ers an outstanding cultural and gastronomic life. Other recommendable des- na ons in Colorado are: Beaver Creek Resort and Keystone Resort.

American Airlines off ers fl ights to the nearby Eagle County airport.

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Lake Tahoe Its territory extends over two states: Nevada and California. The area has several resorts: Heavenly Mountain, Kirkwood Mountain and Northstar California. All three are top resorts because of their instal-la ons, security measures, technology, entertainment centers and res-taurants. Another area a rac on is without a doubt the casinos which are located on the Nevada side. One can also fl y over the beau ful lake in a helicopter or travel through the area in a special motor bike.

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Remember that each resort has professional and friendly instruc-tors who will teach you to easily ski or to improve your technique.

For any unexpected problem, the medical services are the best. Don´t forget that you can enjoy all resorts when purchasing the All Epic Season Pass, your fun will have no limits or fron ers.

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Other optionsThe range of op ons is even broader if we consider the resorts which Vail off ers at other loca ons such as the recently pur-chased A on Alps in Minnesota and Mount Brighton in Michigan.

Old Con nent Vail Resorts has united forces with the Swiss loca on of Verber to off er four premium mountain re-sorts which include: Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon.

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The To lucaairport isreborn

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With renewed air, this airport terminal will try to reposi on it-self among passengers search-ing for inexpensive op ons to fl y.

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For several years, the airport showed a marked growth for both na onal and interna onal fl ights, reach-ing the number of 4.1 million passengers in the year 2008.

When Mexicana le the market however, it le empty slots in the Mexico City airport and many companies moved there to fi ll them.

By 2011, the Toluca airport only moved 2 million passengers. Li le by li le and thanks to new airlines such as Spirit Airlines and the introduc- on of new fl ights from Aeromexico, Interjet and Volaris, the Adolfo Lo-

pez Mateos Interna onal Airport is once again calling out to passengers.

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Aeromexico will restart opera ons there as of February 25th with the purpose of increasing na onal and interna onal connec v-ity from the Mexican capital. The airline will fl y to Guadalajara, Monterrey, Acapulco and Cancun. It will also connect said termi-nal with the Interna onal Hartsfi eld-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, allowing their passengers to reach mul ple des na ons.

Interjet recently inaugurated their direct fl ight from Toluca to Las Vegas, this des na on joins their previous fl ights to San Antonio, Monterrey, Los Cabos, Cancun, Acapulco and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.

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Volaris, off ers direct fl ights from Toluca to Cancun and Guadala-jara. Other des na ons can be reached by connec ng at the Gua-dalajara airport onto Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Jose and Tijuana.

The low cost United States airline Spirit Airlines fl ies from Tolu-ca to the ci es of Fort Lauderdale and Dallas directly. It off ers mul- ple connec ons in these ci es to other United States des na ons.

Javier García Bejos, director of the Toluca terminal, hopes that the passenger mobiliza on will increase in 30% for the year 2013. Talks are being held with several airlines for them to begin or in-crease opera ons at this airport. Advantages such as less fuel usage as a result of quicker take off and landing mes are be-ing pointed out, as this allow for lower prices to passengers.

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En pleno vuelo ejecu vos de las tres empresas dieron a conocer las ventajas de conver rse en tarjetahabiente.

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Backseat DriverDesigned by Toyota, this applica on won the “Gold-en Lion” at the Interna onal Cannes Crea vity Fes- val and was created to keep children entertained

during road trips. Thanks to the integrated iPhone GPS, young tourists can drive their virtual car and spot their current loca on on a map. They can also iden fy loca ons and buildings, and accumulate points which can be exchanged for car equipment.

Travelling with your iPhone in handNew technologies are truly at arm´s length, especially if you own an iPhone. We present a few applica ons which will help you incursion into the world of tourism.

Apps

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Play&Tour AudioguidesImagine travelling through 15 European capitals with your audioguide in hand and as a result, learning detailed facts about 1500 loca ons in Spanish narra on. These guides of-fer this amazing service, they also include integrated maps so that you do not have to spend addi onal money on in-ternet while abroad. It is con nually updated. Among the included ci es are Madrid, Barcelona, London and Rome.

Camera GeniusAccording to the New York Times “This applica on does everything”, and it is true. Thanks to this applica on, not only will you be able to take excellent pictures in which you control ligh ng, but you will also be able to edit them and give them special eff ects so that you can immediately share them on social sites or send them via e mail.

Mexico WebcamsIt allows you to observe real me imagines from various tourist des na- ons in Mexico. Colonial ci es, beaches or marvels of nature are avail-

able 24 hours a day. Thanks to this technology you can simultaneously observe the beau ful sunset in Los Cabos while watching nightlife begin in Playa del Carmen.

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Carlos Llaguno,a Chef from Puebla who has succeeded in New York

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This charisma c man from Puebla overcame the diffi cul es of be-ing an immigrant to become the Execu ve Chef of the famous New York restaurant Les Halles. A friend of Anthony Bourdain, he shares his experi-ences with Raquel Membrila over coff ee.

Raquel Membrila

Photos: Luis Cuevas

It was in 1994 when Carlos Llaguno le his na ve Puebla to move to New York in search of the Amer-ican dream without even the necessary papers to legally cross the border. He was not a kitch-en enthusiast and never imagined that des ny would lead him to becoming a successful Chef.

Upon arriving, he had to share a small apartment with two other newcomers. “To sleep you had to beat the rest to a spot,” Carlos remembers smiling.

Thanks to his cousin, he was able to fi nd a job peeling potatoes at a restaurant called Bras-serie Les Halles. “I would work for over 12 con nuous hours, prac cally without rest and without a day off . I had never cooked, but li le by li le I began to like it and now it is my life.”

With perseverance and great eff ort, Car-los began moving up in posi ons. During this me, he spent one year alongside Bourdain

who was Execu ve Chef. “Anthony is very charisma c, he likes a party and he is a good friend, but I don´t much like his seasoning,” confi des Llaguno, who has par cipated in a few episodes of the series “No Reserva ons”.

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On one occasion, Bourdain travelled to Puebla to see his origins and taste tradi onal food from Puebla. “It was an enjoyable trip, we went to places where I grew up and Anthony spent me with my family. We later went to Mexico City where we had great moments and ate delicious food.”

Today, Carlos is the Execu ve Chef of Les Halles and is in charge of 50 people, mostly Mexicans. Now, with his legal documenta on in order, he travels to Mexico when his ac vi es allow him the me. “Before I was a legal immigrant, I could not travel to Mexico and I was unable to see my family. I was only able to speak to them over the phone.”

Today, Carlos lives in a nice apartment near Manha an, he is s ll single, likes to have many friends and have fun.

Brasserie Les Halles: This French food restaurant is fa-mous for its exquisite meat and potatoes. It has two loca- ons in Manha an, the Park Avenue restaurant being the

most prominent one, this is where Carlos has his main offi ce.

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The menu has a sec on called “La Grillade”, where one can choose from aged cuts of beef. A notable dish is the Côte de Boeuf, a prime rib for two with excellent fl avor. The wine cellar is quite complete and as fashion dictates, it has a long list of beers and cocktails.

If you visit New York, visit this culinary off er and say hello to Carlos who is an excellent host.

We recommend you make a reserva on at h p://leshalles.net

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Thanks to the work of execu ves and chefs of Mexico City´s Presidente Intercon nental Hotel guests and diners can count on excellent gastron-omy right in the hotel.

The President’sgastronomicsecrets

Vicente Ochoa

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It is enough to men on its four brand name restaurants: Palm, Au Pied de Cochón, Alfredo di Roma and Zhen Shanghai, as well as its magnifi cent wine cellar with over 1800 labels from the world´s best wineries, led by the famed sommelier Pedro Poncelis.

Photos: Presidente InterCon nental

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A true legend which originated in 1926 in New York´s Italian neighbor-hood, Palm has become without a doubt the best Steak and Lobster Hou-se, with memorable US Prime quality cuts and Nova Sco a jumbo lobster.

There you will fi nd, Chef Luis del Sordo, who is at the peak of his professio-nal career, which includes studying in Switzerland and having visi ng over 50 countries as chef of The Pacifi c Princess, the famous “Love Boat”. “Por- ons are very generous” he says, “and we are always concerned with obser-

ving the highest quality in our dishes, something which the clients value”.

Palm

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It has 65 years of tradi on in Paris and 12 in Mexico. It off ers tradi onal French cuisine. In the midst of a rac ve art nouveau decora on with fi ne wood and marble touches, Chef Yann Cozic delights diners with his best onion soup, an incredible rib eye with béarnaise sauce and of course, the classic creme brulee. On the terrace or inside the restaurant, diners can en-joy dishes as a rac ve as the prized leg of pig baked with béarnaise sauce, camembert cro-que es with rosemary honey and a spectacular fresh seafood bar.

Au Pied de

Cochon

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A gastronomic domina on which began in Rome three genera ons ago in the Di Leilo family which can now be found in Mexico City, Puebla and Cozumel.

Here, in the midst of an ambience full of pastas, cheeses and prosciut-tos, diners fi nd the best of the classic Italian cuisine with a touch of the Piamonte region which is added by Execu ve Chef Mauro Chiecchio. He has managed to make hundreds, perhaps thousands of diners fall hopelessly in love with the restaurant´s star recipe: the famous Fetuc-cini Alfredo.

Alfredo di Roma

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Zhen Shanghai

Without a doubt, the best oriental gastronomy to be found in Mexico. Zhen Shanghai is the refuge of the lacquered duck and the top wok dishes you can imagine.

The Chef Ip Sun Lamm from Hong Kong, has brought the best Chinese cuisine to the Presidente Intercon nental in a marvelous array of con-trast between intensity and delicacy of fl avors, aromas and textures to the palate. All of this occurs inside a sophis cated and elegant atmo-sphere with oriental and contemporary touches. The Pekinese duck is a work of art.

“What we sell is an authentic experience,” we are told by Christophe Prioux, Director of Brand Restaurants, “People come to Alfredo di Roma to feel as if they are in Italy and people come to Au Pied de Cochon to taste a little bit of France, etc…”

“Each franchise has high quality standards and service which we track: food, service, dishware, furnishings….This is why we import a great number of our ingredients, in order to have original fl avor. We are always impro-ving and creating new dishes. To all of this, we add the fi nest wine cellar in Latin America, to give clients an un-forgettable experience.”

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A culinary tour through time

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Mexico City has great gastronomic diversity. Each neighborhood has exquisite seasoning that can be noted at its vari-ous restaurants, which range from cafeterias to specialized culinary places.

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Proof of this is the culinary attraction “Roma Foodie Walking Tour” which is off ered by Sabores Mexico Food Tours. This concept was born from a need to fi nd new spaces and relive interesting legends in those areas that have made history in the city.

Both locals and tourists can live a delicious, out of the ordinary, entertaining and safe experience which off ers personalized attention. The trek runs for three kilometers and lasts approximately three hours from Monday through Saturday at 1 p.m., visiting six restaurants or gourmet shops while tasting their emblematic dishes.

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What is the price?

$40 USD ($550.00 MXN) adults $30 USD ($400 MXN) children under 12

What does it include?

A guided tour and all the culinary tastings, enough for a good meal.

Who can take the tour?

Everyone regardless of age can take the walking tour.

Languages?

English and Spanish.

Where and how to buy tickets?

Through the website:

www.saboresmexicofoodtours.com

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What places are visited?

The Grand Gus:

Famous stew tacos from la Condesa, now in colo-nia Roma.

The Tlayudería:

Authentic Oaxaca fl avor in Mexico City.

Galia Gourmet:

Authentic bistro-store with traditional French food.

The Procedencia:

Mexican food with a French touch and pro-duct store at a fair pri-ce.

La Graciela:

Artesan beer workshop and bar in Mexico City.

Organic Origins:

Delicious fresh, natural and organic food.

*(Subject to change)

What to wear?

Clothing and comfortable shoes. In case of rain take a rain coat or umbrella.

Climate?

The tour goes on regardless rain or shine.

Where is the reunion point? Near the avenues of Alvaro Obregon and Insurgentes in Colonia Roma. (The exact meeting point is confi rmed when pur-chasing the ticket)

More information!

Twitter: @saboresmexicoft

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