Carousing in Cancun: Cancun celebrates its 30th birthday as a tourism destination with a host of offers. (Destination: Caribbean & Bahamas).

Travel Agent, January, 2003 by Arellano, Luisa Esquiroz

Three thousand years ago, Cancun was inhabited by the ancient Maya, and as recently as three decades ago, it was still merely a narrow sand bar, home to a humble community of fishermen. But as its 30th birthday approaches, Cancun has been transformed into one of the world's best-known destinations, brimming with luxury hotels, restaurants, night clubs and many other vacation attractions.

Milwaukee-based ATA Vacations is joining the Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau in the destination's 30th birthday celebration with a series of promotions and incentives, including 30 percent discounts available at many Cancun establishments. Clients can book through ATA Vacations and get a chance to win $1 million. The Come-n-Stay Million-Dollar Giveaway automatically...

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