Book a holiday season getaway at El Careyes, a 51 room beach-side resort on Mexico’s Costalegre between Manzanillo and Puerto Vallarta, between December 20 and December 28, 2009 and they’ll toss in a whole host of additional reasons to celebrate. Special package rates (from $480 per night double occupancy, minimum four night stay) include a bevy of festive freebies including a welcome mocktail and fruit platter, a complimentary bottle of wine, a surprise Christmas gift, daily breakfast for two at La Lantana Restaurant (don’t miss the chilaquiles), a one-hour massage per couple, airport transfers, a one hour horseback ride plus complimentary use of the tennis courts, Jacuzzi, steam room and fitness center.

In addition to having one of Costalegre’s few gentle and swimmer-friendly beaches, El Careyes...