Baja Insider Update – April 29, 2009

April 29, 2009

Dear BajaInsider Subscriber,

We have some important information to get out to you and one last reminder for the Essay Contest, so this will be a short Insider Update.

It is getting down to the wire for entries in our Baja is for Everyone essay contest. If you have a favorite story of your adventures in Baja, we welcome you to take your shot at $200 in prizes. We have extended the deadline through the weekend, to give you more time to finish your literary works. Entries must now be received by 11PM on Sunday May 3, 2009.

We have received a lot of inquires from our readers regarding the outbreak of Swine or A/H1N1 Flu in Mexico City, which is spreading world wide. We have a research piece that brings home the facts and the current situation in Baja, without all the media hype.

Be sure to check out our Fishing, Weather and Road Reports as well. Also check out our Facebook Group page and Twitter us as well.

So, without further ado... here are the latest stories on the BajaInsider!

Featured Stories

Swine or A/H1N1 Flu Virus and the Baja California Peninsula
To date, there is only a handful of cases to report in Baja California and none in Baja California Sur. We take a researched look at the outbreak and what it means to you without the media hype.

"Baja is for Everyone" Essay Contest
Do you have a favorite Baja adventure story to share with our readers? Now your efforts can win you a top prize of $125 for the best article of 500-700 words and photos. THIS IS THE LAST FEW DAYS TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY!

Sunrise on the Sea of Cortez
Join one of our Essay Contest entries as she takes a stroll on the beach as the Sea of Cortez begins a new day. A photo essay by Marilynn Smith takes you to a special place where tranquility reigns.

Driving Baja - Down the Slope of Hell
One of the landmarks on Baja's Highway 1 is Cuesta del Infierno. Cherlyn Gatto Brings us this tale of a drive down Baja and a little Spanish Lesson for those who have never encountered this landmark just north of Santa Rosalia.

Violence in Baja
The emergency number to call in Baja Sur is 066, but if you call in this activity you are likely to get laughed at. Rick Harr brings us this entry in our Baja is for Everyone essay contest and shows us the kind of violence many Baja visitors will find exciting.

Other Stories on the BajaInsider

Labor Day in Mexico – May 1
Known as May Day, Arbor Day and Labor Day the holiday actually dates to pre-Christian times as a rite of spring. Today it is to celebrate the wonders and plight of the working man. Mexico celebrates this holiday with much of the working world.

Cinco de Mayo & The Battle of Puebla – May 5
Probably celebrated more in the US, the Mexicans defeated a French force sent to collect debt owed to private parties in France. The events began what was to galvanize Mexico into a country after the French were expelled years later.

Dental Tourism in Cabo San Lucas
Angel's Touch Dental has been inviting you to come to Cabo and get your smile repaired for nearly two years here on the Insider. offering a wide variety of world class dental facilities and treatments you can wiggle your toes in the sand with a brighter smile.

Mexico Travel Warning in Perspective
The US Department of Homeland Security renewed the 2005 travel statement for Mexico in March. Nothing of substance was added but the news made the headlines once again. We have refreshed the article and put all the statistics in perspective.

Welcome to the Golden Zone, Cabo San Lucas
Located marina-side in Cabo is the Golden Zone, an arcade of fine restaurants and shops. The Tequila museum can be your first stop in an adventure of sight, taste and fine crafts that represent the best that Cabo San Lucas has to offer.

SkyMed – Medical Airlift Membership
Evacuating a injured or ill person with urgency to proper medical facilities can be a matter of life and death when traveling outside your home country. Cathie Smith represents SkyMed and help with your enrollment in this vital travel program.

The Marina Fiesta Resort
Located just off the marina in Cabo San Lucas is the Marina Fiesta Resort. This luxury resort puts you right in the middle of Cabo San Lucas with exquisite furnishings and services for the most discerning tastes. A great place to base your Cabo Vacation.

The Hacienda Encantada Luxury Beachfront Resort & Spa
This Beachfront resort provides the luxurious accommodations and services overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Just 10 minutes from Cabo and 20 minutes from San Jose del Cabo, you’ll discover the serenity that Baja’s desert-by-the-sea is famous for.

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