It looks as if the Swine Flu scare has run its course. The CDC lifted its recommendation to avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico. The State Department´s Travel Alert relating to the outbreak is also no longer in effect. Now the Mexican government has stepped in to offer what it can to help the recovery. President Felipe Calderon announced his country’s national promotional campaign entitled “Vive Mexico” as part of the country’s goal to reactivate tourism and counteract the negative image generated by the recent health crisis.

Calderon said “I invite every Mexican to show international tourists how visiting our nation is a great experience; that Mexico is not only a beautiful country, but is also strong and capable of facing the toughest adversities. We await visitors from all over the world with open arms to our beaches, cities and towns. This should be a true national movement that needs the participation of every Mexican citizen.”

Since the Mexican Government announced that it would invest $91 million in their tourism campaign, tour operators, cruise lines and resorts are offering airfare credits, half-price rooms and reduced all-inclusive packages.

Airfares have plunged in recent weeks. Compared with June 2008, data looking at round-trip airfare between select U.S. cities to the Cabo San Lucas airport next month have plunged, on average, 35 percent. Flights to Cancun this June have also fallen. For example, a flight from Hartsfield Jackson Airport in Atlanta to Cancun start at $257 for a round-trip ticket, compared with $485 a year ago.

Apple Vacations announced its Biggest Mexico Vacation Sale Ever, with free nights and reduced airfares on specific departure dates through October. You could save up to 70% on selected destination! Many other tour operators are offering similar savings in an effort to recoup the lost revenue they endured. Many of them waived cancellations fees due to the outbreak last month.

Deals to Mexico right now are so sought after and in such demand, that most major suppliers, online agencies, and tour groups welcome you with featured specials to Mexico. (Even TripAdvisor lists all the best deals to Mexico on their homepage.) If you’ve been thinking about a family vacation to Mexico, there might not be a better time than right now to find some great deals.

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