Sue Grimwood
I was inspired to travel south from an early age. My form teacher when I was nine made us listen to tapes from Shackleton’s expeditions, I didn’t know it at the time, but it obviously left a deep impression on my psyche.
- 01285 880 980
When the Aztec observed an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake, they believed this was a sign to stop their wanderings and build an empire. Today Mexico City is one of the largest capitals in the world, a city of contrasts and one that encapsulates all that is Mexican.
The ruins of the great Aztec temple Teocalli lie next door to the oldest and largest cathedral in Latin America. The Surrealist Museum of Freida Kahlo is not far from the formidable National Anthropological museum and the revolutionary murals of Rivera and Siqueiros. Moreover, just outside the city is the most venerated Basilica of Guadalupe, the awe-inspiring pre-Aztec pyramids of Teotihuacan and the floating gardens of Xochimilco.
Our experts have created and curated these holiday ideas to get you started. Take the time to search through them and find something to spark ideas for a unique adventure.
Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.
Las Alcobas is located in the lively and fashionable district of Polanco. This former 1950s apartments residence has been recreated as a modern 35 room hotel finished to very high specifications. All rooms have wired and wireless internet connections, luxury bedding, TV, DVD and CD entertainment and theatre systems from BOSE and luxury bathrooms. A personal concierge service is available throughout your stay.
The art nouveau Gran Hotel occupies a central location overlooking Mexico City’s historic Zocalo. There are 60 rooms and a rooftop terrace with views of the Government Palace and Mexico City’s Cathedral. President Porfirio Diaz opened the building as a trading centre in 1899 and the impressive Tiffany stained glass atrium ceiling for which the hotel is famous was added in 1908. The building became a hotel in 1968 when Mexico hosted the Olympics.
Situated in the heart of bohemian Condesa neighbourhood is the Condesa df. Built in the 1920s, inspired by the French it has been designed with the look and feel of a family home. There are 40 airy rooms and suites over five storeys, each decorated as a celebration of colour and texture and with spectacular views over the city. All rooms have an iPod and wireless internet connection. In the centre of a hotel is an internal courtyard, home to the hotel’s restaurant which serves international cuisine. There is a roof terrace with a fantastic view of the city.
Formerly known as Casa Vieja, Hotel Busue is ideally located in the Polanco district of Mexico City. With just 11 rooms there is an exclusive feel to this small boutique hotel. The low ceilings with original floor tiles and floral murals are reminiscent of an ancient and decadent era. The hotel has been beautifully refurbished and modernised without straying from the old house roots. Sue 45 is the rooftop restaurant offering Mexican food with a twist.
The Four Seasons Hotel Mexico is located on Paseo de la Reforma, near Chapultepec Park and the National Museum of Anthropology, offering peaceful respite amongst the hustle and bustle of downtown. This Four Seasons hotel offers 200 beautifully appointed rooms and 40 elegant suites situated in an eight-story quadrangle overlooking a stunning courtyard centrepiece. Views across the courtyard fountain and patio are available from many rooms, suites feature attractive French doors opening out onto a private terrace, and executive suites also overlook Reforma Avenue.
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
I was inspired to travel south from an early age. My form teacher when I was nine made us listen to tapes from Shackleton’s expeditions, I didn’t know it at the time, but it obviously left a deep impression on my psyche.
Over multiple trips, John has immersed himself in the natural and cultural highlights of this huge country. He has had close encounters with grey whales off Baja’s Pacific coast, swam with whale sharks in the Caribbean, attended shaman rituals in Chiapas and sought out some of Mexico City’s finest Mezcalerias.
Touch down in Baja California to discover lunar landscapes abundant with otherworldly nature. Out in the surrounding waters, we can connect you…
This relatively unexplored state offers rich pickings, playing host to a broad range of natural environments, many colonial towns and villages, and…
Many of Mexico’s most beautiful colonial cities are located within the historically rich interior of central Mexico.
Northern Mexico boasts impressive, stark and rugged beauty. Here you will find sprawling desert, cowboys, cattle ranches, cacti, and even rattlesnakes, but…
Oaxaca, capital of Oaxaca State, is one of the prettiest towns in Mexico and was deservedly nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage…
Discover the realm of the Maya at the spectacular Chichen Itza, the seventh wonder of the modern world.
Send us an enquiry
Complete our enquiry form and start your next journey.
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
Are you ready to discover extraordinary once again?
Sign up and take advantage of our Wishlist if you would like to create your own holiday boards. You can click on the heart across our website and curate destinations, holidays, properties and experiences that you would like us to build your future holidays around.
Sign up and take advantage of our Wishlist if you would like to create your own holiday boards. You can click on the heart across our website and curate destinations, holidays, properties and experiences that you would like us to build your future holidays around.
All you need to do now is activate this account by clicking on the link we’ve just sent you via email to the address you’ve just provided or log in below.
Enter your email below.
you will receive an email from us in the next few minutes. Click in the link in the email to change your password.
if you can't see an email from us in your inbox, please check your junk mail folder as it may have been mistakenly categorised as spam or try a different email address.