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A Cypress tree-lined driveway to a villa in the wine country in Baja!

Our most recent days of sunshine & warmth here in Baja seem to be an early reminder of things to come as soon as spring arrives! I should have many beautiful days to explore and share with you soon! There is soooo much to do here in Baja, I only wish I had the time and space to tell you about it all! Spring vacation is just around the corner...and we have many beautiful oceanfront homes, condos & hotels just 30- 45 minutes from San Diego that you and your family can enjoy for affordable rates.

On my most recent visit to the wine country here in northern Baja, I toured the beautiful boutique hotel La Villa del Valle with a friend. www.lavilladelvalle.com Eileen Gregory, the owner of this beautiful villa, was there when we arrived. I was most impressed with the artwork & decor and the quiet elegance of the place. There are 6 beautifully furnished suites, as well as several rooms inside & outside patio areas to just relax and enjoy...the main activity here...I am looking forward to going back for the day, with a group to enjoy cooking & herb classes there. They have several varieties of soaps, scents, herbs & jams that are made on the property that you can purchase there. E-mail is the best way to make your reservations info@lavilladelvalle.com Mexico phone (646) 183-9249 (From U.S. you have to dial first 011-521) USA phone (818) 207-7130

For an afternoon of sightseeing and wine tasting, the Valle de Guadalupe cannot be matched. I still haven't been to all of the 60 + wineries, restaurants & hotels there!! One could easily spend several days there enjoying the sights & culinary pleasures of the area, as well as touring nearby Ensenada. After our tour, we went to the nearby La Cetto winery for some serious wine tasting. La Cetto is known for being the largest exporter of Mexican wines. Go to their beautiful website and learn more. http://www.cettowines.com/

A day of touring the wine country is not complete without a visit to "La Hacienda"...a restaurant & nursery, owned & managed by by Alfredo Castenada. Here I am, just beginning to enjoy a classic margarita before my lunch at the Restaurant & Nursery La Hacienda, http://restauranteyviverolahacienda.com, which is located in a grove of 400 year old "Encino trees"in San Antonio de las Minas, a small village located in the south western area of the wine valley...approximately 6 miles from the ocean coast. This is a MUST DO! whenever you go to the wine country here...not only is the gourmet food beautifully prepared and extremely affordable (lunch menus from $7/plate), but the ambience (linen tablecloths/napkins) and the 5 star service is impeccable!! They also do a Sunday brunch! They are open 7 days/ week 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (646) 155-3160

For those of us who travel between the US & Baja, the latest news is the road construction that will be going on for the next 3 months on the road that parallels the US/Mexico border. Go to our link for additional info International Border News.

The Baja Love Ride will be held March 22 - March 25, 2011. This "ride for a cause" fundraising event will feature three different rides; a 4-day, 217 mile Baja bicycle ride from Monumental Plaza in Playa de Tijuana to The Arches of San Felipe, a 4-7 mile "Good Start" ride, which represents the good start a child needs in life; and is perfect for children and families to enjoy and a single day "Bike & Camp" ride complete with dinner and overnight camping.

All proceeds from each leg of the Baja Love Ride will go to children's charities located in the communities along the route. The Baja Love Ride is an event for all riders, at any level of fitness and experience. We've designed this event to be fun for everyone. The Baja Love Ride is a fully supported ride with rest stops and pickup service. The Baja Love Ride is all about having a good time, in a beautiful place with lots of wonderful, friendly people. Click on WWW.BAJALOVERIDE.COM for further Information.

¬ Some more tranquil scenery of the Valle de Guadalupe countryside this month!

If you have any photos, videos or comments that you wish to share, that pertain to living in northern Baja, you are most welcome to suggest adding them to the site...and when you happen to visit one of these businesses, be sure to tell them you learned about them on BajaMarketplace.com. See you soon I hope! Kathleen Scott, Publisher

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