The miracle of beer continues - now it can win you free Mexican travel for life

In my last spa article we learned why beer goggles make other people look hot. We also learned why beer spas, with their healing and skin-soothing properties, can make you look hot. Now it gets even better. Now you can be sizzlin' sun-in-the-wintertime hot on a Mexican beach and once again, it's thanks to beer.

The Mexico Tourism Board, itravel2000 and Corona have just launched  national campaign encouraging Canadians to share their zest for Mexico in a bid to win an annual trip for two for the next 25 years (!) to multiple destinations throughout Mexico. For all those in Toronto shivering already at the prospect of coming winter, you might want to enter right now.

To qualify contestants have to submit a photo of themselves from a past trip to Mexico on the itravel2000 website. Even if you don't have a picture of yourself in Mexico, the competition accepts created entries. Pictures will be approved and posted on itravel2000's website where consumers will be invited to vote for their favourite photograph.

For contest terms and conditions see http://www.itravel2000.com/wintravelforlife

With free Mexican trips for life you could a) drink a lot of Corona and b) visit a lot of great Mexican spas. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Rancho La Puerta - Tecate, Baja California

With 3,000 acres set in a valley just an hour's drive from San Diego, the venerable Rancho La Puerta is one of the earliest eco spas. In true eco spirit, this family-run spa has been promoting sustainable practices for years. Organic gardens, adobe casitas, holistic treatments, an on-site waste treatment facility, natural lighting and "low-flow" toilets make this a solid eco choice. One of Mexico's best-known spas, Rancho La Puerta has a long eco legacy, a history that goes back to 1940. (Read more on eco spas here)

Ixtapan Spa Hotel and Golf Resort - Ixtapan de la Sal

The popular 4-star Ixtapan Spa Hotel and Golf Resort is found high in the Sierra Madre Mountains, which means temperatures are balmy rather than sweltering, and was voted one of the most affordable spas in the world. Located in the small town Ixtapan de la Sal it offers 220 rooms, tropical gardens and seriously good prices on their 5 day/4 night Spa Classic Package  from September 19-October 2, 2010. (Read more about this great deal here).

One&Only Palmilla  Los Cabos

The One&Only Palmilla has a lavish spa with 13 private treatment rooms in a refreshing flowery garden setting and a variety of treatments and packages that will end the need for beer goggles once and for all. Try a Body Detox and Contour Journey, Super Active Repairing and Restoring Facial, or a Bastien Global Pedicure.  And of course it's Los Cabos, so how can you go wrong?

Visit the spa page on Wandering Carol's blog.

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