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Show v wntlla sBaanlbers ZIIH'ATANEJO: This vil- lage with the difficult name Ell-ho- (see-wah-tan-- h paradise Im mesic Nestled on the nearby Mexican Riviera, north of Acapulco, Zihuatanejo offers a Polynesian-styl- e vacationland, complete with coral reefs coconut plantations and a glistening beach where outrigger canoes are ) slumbers like a South Sea paradise awaiting discovery but without forcing the traveler to go to the South Seas. Historic LOS Hill Cumorah Pageant Escorted Tour See America on an air conditioned, rest-roo- m equipped Silver Eagle motorcoach as you retrace the route of the Mormon Pioneers. We take care of the details: transportation, accommodations, sightseeing rangements, fcjaggage handling and all the little extras for which Continental Trailways is famous you do the enjoying. ar- first-cla- ss ... to begin an July 26, 1973 is the day exciting tour to the beautiful Finger Lakes area of upper New York state for the 35th anniversary of IDS Hill Cumorah Pageant, America's most thrilling religious spectacle. pioneer history and bring alive the names and traditions of this great land: Vyoming and the Old West; Nebraska's Fort Kearney, Omaha and Florence, once winter quarters for the pioneers; Council Bluffs; Iowa's rich farm lands; Nauvoo, "the city beautiful"; Carthage, Chicago, Toledo and Cleveland; Kirtland Temple; Niagara Falls; the serenity of the Sacred Grove; the deeply moving Pageant at Hill Cumorah will refresh the spirit. See incomparable New York City; historic Philadelphia and the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Visit colonial Mount Vernon and Gettysburg. Enjoy the beauty of the Pennsylvania Dutch country. Continue on to Missouri, a state rich in Mormon history; Liberty and Independence. The magnificent Rockies and the beautiful Uinta Mountains climax your tour. Re-li- ve Adam-Ondi-Ahma- n, For complete information and reservations contact your local travel agent or Continental Trailways Tour Agent. s other Tours 3 5L 3 y tour departing August CANADIAN ROCKIES: 20. Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Vancouver, Victoiia, Oregon Coast, San Francisco. 17-da- CANADA'S EASTERN AUTUMN PLAYGROUND: 24 day lour departing September 1 4 and 2 1 . Montreal, Quebec, Gaspe', New England, Boston, New Yoik, Washington, DC. V U 1 I j; h. NAME ADDRESS, 1 CITY. .STATE, . ZIP. f'Pfc Continental Irnilwnys tours 77 W: South Temple, Salt In Provo call 373-203- 4 Lake City, Utah 84101 328-812In Ogden cal! 393-686- 8 1 M)ik lyas "Hi::.. "A. Or J Z drawn upon the sand. COMPARING Zihuatanejo to the South Seas isnt unrealistic. The inhabitants of this region of the Mexican state of Guerro are des- of cendents Polynesians brought to Mexico by the Spanish in their conquest of the Pacific. These dislocated islanders continue to live on a tropical coast very much like their homeland. THIS RUSTIC village is so remote that the last 30 miles of the road from Acawere paved only pulco recently. Yet, cruise ships have provided easy access for years. The village has become a favorite one-da- y stop for passengers on longer cruises to the more cosmopolitan ports of Mazat-lan- , Puerto Yallerta and Acapulco. of the villages Origin name is Tarascan, meaning dirty w'omen. While it is known that town was founded by a Tarascan Indian Chief, the strange meaning of its name continues to be a mystery. A looming lighthouse beams a welcome to cruise ships passengers as they enter Bahia de Zihuatanejo Basking in temperatures on the deck in the morning, visitors become entranced with the clear water which invites all kinds of water sports. WATERSKIING, canoeing, surfing and sport fishing are just some of the A?, 'v. ' ' JSJ.ZZfZ?''''' $. ?"& encircle Baia beadic anil ruMic South Sea. atmo-pher- e, pastimes awaiting the visitor on the waters surface. For those preferring to plunge below the water line with scuba gear, the bottom of the bay offers a colorful collage of tropical water plants as well as coral reefs to explore. Equipment for the more skilled can be rented, while instructions for the less able r al.-,available. For those preferring to romp at waters edge or just loll in the sun. no less than five beaches encircle the bay o i argest and most populated of the beaches is the riaya Principal Just min-- , utes from the central market square, the beach can be reached by walking or by hailing any of the squadron of water taxis which zoom along the shoreline They'll stop anywhere BEYOND the Ilas a Principal lies La Ropa beach, with Potosi Lighthouse on the peninsula which forms its southern tip. Its name means the clothes" and was coined in the days when a trading ship was wrecked off the bay and bundles of clean laundry washed upon the shore. Across Alt? bay Play a Las Gatas is the most beautiful Its name can be traced to a Tarascan king who stationed a senes of traps to keep away maurauding w llucats Today Las Gatas is lined instead with thatched shelters stretched with Jwiunucks. .Outdoor,. 4,.'' Ziliualanejo, offering relaxed complete with natise canoe on shore. restaurants tie offer visitors of fresh charcoal broiled fish, and local lobster, clams and from ships an oy :j VX. array sters For those who vvouiri the Polynesian-lik- e iorgo beaches, organized trips to the interior combine the South Seas atmosphere with environs which are more distinctively Mexican CURIOUS faugh less adventurous visitors can awe at the colorful tropical foliage and forests of coconut and banana trees which encircle the community as they travel to see the ancient ruins and mountain caves found m the Sierra del Madre del Sur Exotic, colorful birds in the region particularly intrigue the photographer Trips are orowner Helen by ganized Krebs of the El Embarcad-erhotel The more rugged hunter will find superb goose and duck shooting in winter, as well as a year-rounsupply of deer, puma, jaguar, wild d boar and mountain lion awaiting to escape his able hunting aim. Supervised expeditions are arranged by a hotel owner, but Francisco Caragjal of the Hotel Zafari is also one of Mexicos most respected big game hunters. DESPITE the South Seas atmosphere, Zihuatanejo some of its Mexican flavor. While only 150 miles up the coast from the hectic pace at Acapulco, Zihuatanejo might as well be a nrllion miles away Here pigs, dogs and stately Brahma cattle remains limited to a few central offices m the village and the telegraph office doses promptstill maintains ly at (i p m WHY PAY MORE? MOBILE HOME & RESIDENTIAL PATIO COVERS AWNINGS CARPORTS AIR CONDITIONING SEE ALL SIZES AND STYLES AVAILABLE NEW FLAT OR TWIN-VE- E PANEL AND COLORS, TOO! 8'x20' 817788 10'x20' $344.88 188 88 12x24' $33995 12'x40' 188 Reg. MOBMHOME SKIRTING 10 UBC your e'f, save nuro mtee Inflation a,c Inblt. Do it nvaii-i- t J Yp jr Guar LOW PRICES KUSTOM TERMS. icimr? COMPANY 363-398- 4 In Ogden, Davis, Tooele, Provo Areas (1) fPpawas mmm 363-398- 4 |