Acapulco, Ixtapa, Zihautanejo

Concentrating on Mexico's seaside resort - now expanded to include extended coverage of Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo - beach towns that are becoming increasingly popular, this new edition includes excursions to the silver city of Taxco, an essay on Acapulco's history and a first-hand account of a cliff dive. A new chapter, "Cruising on the Mexican Riviera", has been added specifically for the many people travelling to and around this area by cruise ship. There is coverage of hotels in every price range, the best places to dine and information on nightlife