The government of Mexico has announced a major program to protect its elders, according to a significant article in USA Today.

“Long known for big families with numerous children, Mexico is going gray. The population 60 and older is growing twice as fast as in the United States as life expectancy climbs and birth rates drop. And new programs — from a Senior University to free Viagra — are being set up to cater to them.”

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Relaxing is a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Mexico’s top spas were recognized among the best in a recent finding published by ABC News.

“Only two spas in the Eastern U.S. made it onto Travel + Leisure’s top 10 list of the world’s best destination spas. Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Mass., was No. 4 on the list and The Lodge At Woodloch in Hawley, Pa., was 10th. Spas in Arizona, California, Mexico and Texas took the other spots, beginning with Mii amo, A Destination Spa At Enchantment, in Sedona, Ariz., in first place. Maya Tulum Wellness Retreat & Spa in Mexico was second, followed by Miraval, Arizona Resort & Spa, in Tucson.”

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Forget Maui… Mexico has been named the most popular travel destination according to a recent study by Forbes’ Best Traveler.

“In a year when economic indicators took Grand Canyon-sized plunges, it should come as no surprise that fewer Americans jetted off to foreign lands than they did the previous year.  Oscar Fitch, CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board, attributes the increase in Americans’ travel to Mexico to the southern neighbor’s “added value, proximity and diversity.” In tight economic times, Fitch adds, “Mexico’s proximity to the U.S. and Canada makes it a perfect choice for North Americans seeking shorter vacations or destinations closer to home… [and] Mexico offers travelers more value for their money, regardless of their budget.”"

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The following is an excerpt from today’s story on eTurbo news regarding the recent flock to Mexico by butterfly enthusiasts.

“The monarch butterfly seemed to appear out of nowhere, flapping its delicate orange and black-veined wings in the winter sun. It flitted up the pathway next to the plodding horses that have traversed this trail so many times they know it by heart.”

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“The U.S. and Mexico are making headway in the ongoing struggle to curb the flow of illegal drugs, cash and weapons across the border, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday.”

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In a recent visit to Chicago, Mexico’s Ambassador to the United States, Arturo Sarukhan, insisted that only brighter days lay ahead for the country. To quote the Chicago Tribune article,

“Mexico’s top diplomat in the U.S. came to Chicago Thursday as part of an effort to rebuild his country’s brand, battered as the country became known as home of the H1N1 flu virus, devastating drug-related violence and, most recently, the hijacking of a commercial flight from sunny Cancun.

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In a surprising move, Mexico City has made the decision to ban the use of plastic bags, in an effort to clean up the city. The move is only the latest in a rush of moves to improve the conditions within the city, efforts which have already attained global recognition.

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After some initial lag in figures, student travelers are returning to Mexico in droves, according to new findings. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a majority of students feel that there is, indeed, nothing to be afraid of.

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It would appear as though the search for the world’s largest meatball is over. According to the New York Times, the Guinness book of world records has declared that the largest meatball in the world resides in no place other than Mexico.

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According to a recent article in the New York Times, Grupo Aeromexico will be among the first airlines to allow for cell phone use on it’s planes once the ban is lifted.

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