Sherman's Travel

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Summer in Mexico is hot, and the deals are even hotter. At Hotel Riu Emerald Bay in Mazatlan, on the Pacific coast of Mexico, rates start at $73 per person, per night, from May 1 to June 22, 2012 and from August 18 to October 29, 2012. But the best part: you don’t have to hire a babysitter for the kids: they’re free!

In addition to free stays for kids, guests also get special rates on a round of golf at the Estrella del Mar Golf & Beach Resort. Hotel Riu Emerald Bay is a four-star, all-inclusive, oceanfront resort, complete with three fresh water swimming pools, spa, gym, shows and live music, and numerous beach and aquatic activities like volleyball, windsurfing, and kayaking. In addition to several buffet stations, there are Asian, Italian, and Mexican restaurants, too.

To book this deal, visit the Hotel Riu Emerald Bay website.

Be sure to check out our Mexico destination guide before you go, and use our Travel Search price comparison tool to book the best deals on flights.