December 1st, 2004
An exclusive Mexican resort has launched what is thought to be the world’s most expensive mini-break – retailing for the incredible / obscene (delete as appropriate) sum of US$8.7 million (£4.5m).
According to reports, the three-day break at the Marquis Los Cabos hotel, in Baja California, includes a private jet for whale watching, a private concert performance by Santana and a round of golf with the legendary Jack Nicklaus, who designed the hotel’s course.
Filed in Baja California
July 16th, 2003
Following our coverage last Easter surrounding the national debate on beach cleanliness, the Environmental News Network reports an interesting new beach fashion trend in the Pacific state of Baja California. Beachside entrepreneurs who rent horses for jaunts along Rosarito beach are dressing the animals in ‘nappies’ (diapers, if you prefer) in an effort to cut down on beach pollution.
The horses can usually be hired from in front of the Rosarito Beach Hotel, which dates back to 1926. The article quotes Roberto Machado, who has rented horses on the beach for 23 years, who estimates that one horse produces about 26 kilos (57 pounds) of manure each day. Rather questionably, astute local businesses pay for the ‘sacks’ to have their business name splashed across the horse’s rear.
Filed in Baja California, Beaches
