Mazatlán Wins Vacation Madness Competition

MAZATLÁN, México, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The "Vacation Madness" competition sponsored by Sun Country Airlines has named Mazatlán as North America's best vacation destination, according to El Cid Vacations Club. The competition, which drew many thousands of votes from travelers, used a sports bracket-like arrangement to determine a winner.

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Each of 37 vacation spots was paired off in the elimination tournament. When all was said and done, the city that received the most votes, and was declared the winner, was Mazatlán. El Cid Vacations Club points out that not only is Mazatlán one of the best places to vacation, it is also a locale that features a rich historic and cultural background.

The Vacation Madness competition is taken quite seriously by industry insiders because its results are based on what travelers actually enjoy. Mazatlán, according to El Cid Vacations Club, features some of the world's best sightseeing, restaurants, day trips, sport fishing, historic tours, and more. The city's geography is just part of its charm.

Situated on the western side of the Sierra Madre Mountains, Mazatlán sits on one of the most scenic shores of the Pacific Ocean. With a climate very similar to Hawaii's Kauai Island, Mazatlán is technically considered part of the Mexican Tropics.

The city's gorgeous beaches, local shops and businesses, historic district, and entire regional community are key elements to the magic that is Mazatlán. The "Pearl of the Pacific" not only boasts clean, wave-filled beachfronts, but a wealth of cultural activities. Nuevo Mazatlán and the Golden Zone are two favorite areas of the sparkling city, as its Centro Historico (the central historic district), where craft shops offer handmade wares and art galleries feature the very best of regional and world masterpieces. Centro Historico is an architecture buff's dream, with its many existing structures that date to the early 1800s, the breathtaking Basilica, and an interwoven system of cobblestone streets.

El Cid Vacations Club highly recommends a visit or two to Centro Historico during any stay in Mazatlán. The area features authentic Mexican cultural icons as well as a thriving modern residential community that welcomes visitors year round.

Museums, world-class shopping, art galleries, a dazzling restaurant scene, and sightseeing tours for every taste make Mazatlán a worthy recipient of the Vacation Madness competition. There is no better way to see Mexico than taking a trip to Mazatlán, according to El Cid Vacations Club.   

About ECVC –

El Cid Vacations Club is a global leader in the vacation ownership and resort industry, delivering a wide variety of memorable vacation experiences for members. El Cid Vacations Club continually strives to enhance its member services and guest experiences. Members are invited to take advantage of downloading the complimentary El Cid Vacations Club Member mobile app available on both the App Store and Google Play (keyword "ecvc"). This application allows members to stay up to date on the most recent news, make reservations, and always stay in contact with El Cid Vacations Club. This is the perfect opportunity for El Cid Vacations Club members to plan their next dream vacation at one of the many stunning El Cid properties. For more information, visit http://www.elcidvacationsclub.com.

Media Contact: El Cid Vacations Club, El Cid Vacations Club, 1 866 552 7320, ownersrelations@elcid.com.mx

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SOURCE El Cid Vacations Club