Mexico Boutique Hotels announces creative summer holiday themes for quality family escapades. Why not make this the year you do something out of the ordinary for your family summer vacation? Head south of the border, where Mexico Boutique Hotels can help make it the best vacation ever.

Swim With a Whale Shark

Few know about these gentle giants, the world's largest fish, which congregate off the tiny island of Holbox, just 100 miles from glitzy Cancun. Stay in one of Xaloc's beachfront bungalows or the delightful CasaSandra right next door, grab your snorkel, and experience the thrill of a lifetime.

Explore Colonial Mexico

Patzcuaro saw plenty of action during the Mexican Revolution, and today kids can see history with their own eyes. Beautifully restored, the 17th century Mansion de los Suenos can be your pied-a-terre from which to check out nearby towns, such as Morelia and its world-famous candy shops.

Put on a Chef's Hat

At Hacienda los Laureles, tucked away in one of Oaxaca's quietest neighborhoods, kids and their parents can get a behind-the-scenes appreciation for authentic Mexican food during a cooking class and the meal that follows. Then burn those calories off with a trek through the ancient city of Monte Alban.

Play Cowboy

The state of Jalisco is renowned for its charros, or Mexican cowboys. A stay at Hacienda Sepulveda will bring out the best in your little riders with its stable of gorgeous mounts and 17th century hacienda atmosphere -- not to mention proximity to local rodeo shows.

WHAT'S NEW:

Kids vacationing at Las Alamandas, the tres chic retreat on the Costalegre frequented by the Forbes 500 and Hollywood's finest, will revel in their new Kids' Club. Under an ocean-view palapa, trained "kidsitters" keep the youngsters busy with arts and crafts and a close eye on those engaging in more physical pursuits, like hanging from the monkey bars or playing soccer. Parents will love the peace of mind -- and the availability of bilingual babysitters.

For more great story ideas and additional details, visit or contact Sylvie Laitre at or +52 (322) 221-2277.

About Mexico Boutique Hotels:

Mexico Boutique Hotels is a collection of upscale, independent hotels throughout Mexico offering outstanding attributes and a unique vacation experience. Desirable destinations in their own right, each member of this prestigious group has been chosen by a team of bicultural travel and hospitality professionals with an in-depth knowledge of Mexico. Savvy travelers appreciate the emphasis on highly personalized service and a level of distinction and intimacy rarely found, each hotel unique and typically smaller than 50 rooms.