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the temporary deposition of sand and shingle along the coastline. Without its beach a coast is vulnerable to erosion, eg the cliffs at Barton on Sea were easily eroded following the construction of a groyne updrift at Bournemouth.
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Mexico Beaches - Puerto Vallarta and Ensenada
By Rick Chapo
With shores on two oceans, Mexico is a lover’s paradise. Here’s a primer on two of the areas, Puerto Vallarta and Ensenada
Puerto Vallarta
Considered a poor man’s Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta lies in the middle of the Bahia de Banderas, a huge bay. The is long and nice while the two lies at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountains. The last ten years have seen a lot of development with condos, hotels and tourist support areas
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Illinois and Wisconsin Mortgage Rates as of 08/19/2008 9:59 AM CST : Current Mortgage Rate Trend: worsening
30 Year fixed: 6.625% (6.690% APR)
15 Year Fixed: 6.125% (6.230% APR)
3/1 Jumbo ARM: 7.000% (7.123% APR)
5/1 Jumbo ARM: 6.625% (6.697% APR)
5/1 ARM: 6.375% (6.439% APR)
3/1 ARM: 6.375% (6.439% APR)
30 Year FHA and VA: 6.500% (6.564% APR)
30 Year Rural Housing: 6.750% (6.815% APR)
3/1 ARM Lot Loan: 6.875% (7.034% APR)
1/1 ARM Lot Loan: 6.725% (6.882% APR)
Illinois and Wisconsin Mortgage Rates as of 08/18/2008 9:56 AM CST : Current Mortgage Rate Trend: improving
30 Year fixed: 6.500% (6.565% APR)
15 Year Fixed: 6.125% (6.230% APR)
3/1 Jumbo ARM: 7.000% (7.123% APR)
5/1 Jumbo ARM: 6.625% (6.697% APR)
5/1 ARM: 6.375% (6.439% APR)
3/1 ARM: 6.375% (6.439% APR)
30 Year FHA and VA: 6.500% (6.564% APR)
30 Year Rural Housing: 6.750% (6.815% APR)
3/1 ARM Lot Loan: 6.875% (7.034% APR)
1/1 ARM Lot Loan: 6.725% (6.882% APR)
Effective July 14, 2008 FHA mortgage loans will charge new mortgage insurance premiums
Effective July 14, 2008 FHA mortgage loans will charge new mortgage insurance premiums based on a combination of credit scores and percentage down. FHA will implement risk-based premiums on one- to four-unit single family mortgages.
going up like mad. This isn’t particularly surprising since tourism seems to be the hub of the entire economy in Puerto Vallarta.
For beaches, you really can’t go wrong in Puerto Vallarta. The northern beaches tend to be the most popular, which also means more people. Personally, I’ve headed to the south to find a little more breathing room. For gay travelers, Puerto Vallarta is considered the most accommodating location in an otherwise conservative Mexico.
Ensenada
Located a few hours south of the border with San Diego, Ensenada is a popular weekend trip. Sitting on the bay of Todos Santos, Ensenada is famous for a vibrant nightlife, nice beaches and being the location where much of the movie “Titanic” was shot.
Historically, Ensenada used to be a secret location known to San Diegans. Then the Mexican government built a smooth highway from Tijuana through Ensenada. So much for the secret!
Today, Ensenada is a good place to go if you want to experience Mexico, but want to avoid the packed, edgy Tijuana scene. In Ensenada, you can ride horses on the beach, do some surfing and visit world famous bars. The most famous, of course, is Hussongs. Hussongs is the place where you can “sample” tequila and sing with Mariachi bands. The two have nothing to do with each other. Honest.
Everyone has a favorite spot in Mexico. Ensenada and Puerto Vallarta aren’t bad places to sample.
Rick Chapo is with Nomad Journals - makers of travel journals. Visit NomadJournalTrips.com for more articles on travel Mexico and Adventure Travel
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