Ixtapan de la Sal
Our Favorite Spa Getaway in Mexico

Our specially priced spa and golf package is so popular that we are offering dates every month of the year . . .
including this month’s 4 night getaway for a quick, mid-winter refresher!

Or, get more mileage out of your airfare and stay the whole week for just $500 more!
Come in early on Sunday and jumpstart your spa getaway.

Land-only Pricing

7 Night Package – Sunday, March 22 – Sunday, March 29, 2009
$ 1,499 per person, double occupancy.
$    225 extra for Single Supplement

4 Night Package – Wednesday, March 25 – Sunday, March 29, 2009
$   999 per person, double occupancy.
$   135 extra for Single Supplement

Exclusively for Women

Our 7 night spa package contains everything in the 4 night package, below (hotel, meals, sightseeing and spa service) PLUS these extras:

  • 3 massages (total of 6)
  • 1 facial (total of 3)
  • 1 hair and nail treatment (total of 2)
  • 3 morning walks (total of 6)
  • 2 aerobic classes (total of 4)
  • 1 yoga clas (total of 2)
  • 3 aquatic classes (total of 5)

If you chose the golf package instead, you get these extras:

  • 1 facial (total of 2)
  • 1 loofah salt scrub
  • 1 fango mud treatment
  • 2 hair and nail treatments
  • 2 18-hole greens fees (total of 4; cart and caddy additional)

Our 4 Night Package Includes:

  • Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers in Mexico City (3:00 pm group transfer on arrival day; 9:00 am group transfer on departure day).
  • Hotel accommodations for four nights, including hotel taxes and service charges.
  • All meals, either Mexican or Spa Cuisine.
  • Choice of Spa or Golf Package:
    Spa package includes use of all facilities plus 3 Swedish massages, 2 facials with reflexology foot massages, 1 hair treatment, 1 hair styling, 1 manicure, 1 pedicure, 1 loofah salt scrub, one fango mud treatment, 3 golf or tennis lessons, 3 morning walks, 2 aerobic classes, 2 pilates classes, 1 yoga classes, 2 aquatic classes, and orientation upon arrival.
    Golf package includes use of all facilities plus 1 reflexology/Shiatsu massage, 1 deep tissue sport massage, 1 facial with reflexology foot massage, 2 18-hole greens fees (cart and caddy additional)
  • Medical supervision available two hours per day.
  • Half day tour to the colonial town of Taxco for silver shopping.
  • Welcome Cocktail Party on Wednesday night.
  • Farewell Marguerita Party with Mexican Trio on last night.
  • Gratuities are included, although it is customary to tip a few dollars extra for special service.

Not Included:

  • Airport transfers in Mexico other than at the group schedule; Cost is $160 one-way per car for up to 4 people.
  • Personal incidentals
  • Cocktails

Special Offers at Extra Cost:

  • Hotel room upgrade to a Junior Terrace Pool View at $40 per room per night ($160 total per room for 4 nights; $280 total per room for 7 nights).
  • Friday night dinner at the resort’s newly opened Cupula Restaurant, including a fixed 4-course dinner, 2 glasses of wine, tax, gratuity and transportation for a surcharge of $28 per person.

Resort website: Ixtapan Spa

The Department of Immigration requires all U.S. Citizens who enter Mexico have a valid Passport. (Birth Certificates and Photo IDs are no longer be accepted.)

Your Flight Schedules

Arrival Flights – We suggest that you pick a flight to arrive Mexico City before 1:00 PM. By the time you have claimed your luggage and gone through customs and immigration, there is time to have lunch at one of the airport cafes and to exchange some money. We will regroup at 3:00 PM just outside the immigration area for the 2 hour ride to the resort. Our experience shows that by the time we arrive at the hotel, rooms will be ready and check-in will go smoothly. For all others who arrive at different times, we will try to group you to avoid the surcharge for “less than minimum” in the car.

Departure Flights – We suggest a return flight that departs Mexico City about 1:00 PM or later. Transfer time needed is 4 hours prior to flight time to allow for the 2 hour ride and 2 hour international check-in. Our group transfer will depart the hotel at about 9:00 AM. For those leaving on later flights, we will let you know how many others might be on the same schedule to allow you a later departure if there are enough to group together without a surcharge.

Tour Highlights

Ixtapan de la Sal is a four-star Spa/Resort with 220 rooms, located just 65 miles from the Mexico City's Benito Juarez Airport. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the Spa has an 18-hole golf course, 3 pools, mineral and thermal pools, lawn tennis, hiking, and more. The food, both Spa or Mexican cuisine, is excellent and the water supply is purified.

The town of Taxco and surrounding silversmith shops
WTC members at Ixtapan, August 2008

Spend the next eight days experiencing old world charm, friendly service, and casual elegance. Indulge in the various spa and fitness services, including massage, facials, body scrubs, exercise classes and more. Sign up for tennis or golf lessons. Relax at one of the two swimming pools, in the new outdoor whirlpool or on a lounge on the terrace. Take a break from all that pampering and tour Taxco, a nearby colonial town known as the silver capital of the world. Explore quaint, cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and the famous Santa Prisca Cathedral. Visit some of the more than 500 silver studios, which sell refined art and bargain jewelry.

Stroll through the tropical gardens, and discover for yourself the many pleasures and surprises of Hotel Spa Ixtapan. Amidst lush fountains and streams, you'll find inviting pools, comfortable lounges are the perfect spot to rest, or to curl up with your favorite book or magazine. The poolside bar is a popular spot for gatherings and meeting new found friends, or just enjoy a cappuccino under the palm trees of the elegant Terrace Cafe.

Beyond the resort, a short stroll will take you to the center of Ixtapan de la Sal, an authentic family town, typical of the region. You'll find it bustling with life and full of color, offering quaint vistas and charming walks. Visit the outdoor markets, or discover your favorite artisan shop for pottery and many other handicrafts. For further explorations, inquire with our concierge to schedule your own guided tour to some of the historical or natural wonders of our region.

At night, enjoy live music, a drink on the terrace or a movie in the private theatre.

Please note: Check-in time is usually 4:00 pm. In the event that your room is not ready, we suggest you pack a change of clothing or a bathing suit in your carry-on to take immediate enjoyment of the resort facilities. Courtesy changing rooms are available for guests prior to check-in. The front desk staff will be pleased to assist you.

NOTE: ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE UNDERGOING ANY SPA TREATMENTS


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*Itineraries subject to minor changes- fuel surcharges included in trip prices where airfare is included. Not included: airport taxes, government fees and September 11th Security Fee. Prices per person based on double occupancy.

To book this trip please fill out our new member application if applicable and then the booking form.
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Phone: 800-480-4448 . Fax: 1-360-935-5080
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Updated: August 19, 2010