The Princess Hotel sits along the Pacific Ocean about eight miles south of Acapulco. For many years it has kept its reputation as one of the outstanding hotels in Mexico. Its lobby alone is worth the stroll down the beach from our timeshare at the Mayan Palace.

We knew what we were in for ... a leisurely one mile walk, and then a confrontation by lots of vendors in flea markets near the Princess. Actually, we always look forward to the experience of seeing the colorful artifacts for sale, and bargaining with the sellers for a price ... (more)