Released on = November 2, 2006, 3:07 pm

Press Release Author = Mexican Pacific Marketing

Industry = Media

Press Release Summary = A nurse´s initiative will make lots of children be happy

Press Release Body = MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TULUM, MEXICO (November 2nd, 2006) ~ EcoTulum Resorts & Spa, a small collection of
boutique hotels and holistic spa in Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico, joins forces with
registered nurse Nancy Myers to help promote "Give a Toy, Get a Smile", a non-profit
charity whose aim is to improve the lives of less fortunate children in and around
Cancun, with the gift of toys. A drop off station at EcoTulum Resorts', Cabañas
Copal in Tulum, is now accepting new, unwrapped toys to help Myers with her
initiative.

Visitors to the Riviera Maya are asked to make room in their luggage for new toys to
give to the underprivileged children of Cancun this holiday season. The first toy
delivery will be distributed among children in the Learning to Live with AIDS-HIV
program. The second toy distribution is planned for children spending their holidays
in local government hospitals. The final toy allocation will take place on the
outskirts of Cancun, where children live in very simple homes. All toy dispersals
will occur between December 20, 2006 and January 6, 2007. To date, 55 toys have been
gathered, most of which have been furnished to the Cancun area by visitors from the
US and other countries.

Visitors unable to travel to the Riviera Maya by the end of the year who still want
to support the cause may make a PayPal donation online at www.giveatoygetasmile.org,
or they may send a check directly to Nancy Myers who will purchase toys on behalf of
contributors for distribution in Cancun over the holidays.

Only new, unused toys are requested. All toys are welcome, with the following
exceptions: No battery operated toys (batteries are expensive and are unlikely to be
replaced) or items that require electricity (the children in need may not have
electricity). Additionally, toys with English instructions are not recommended as
Spanish is the first language.

Suggested items include, but are not limited to: brand new trucks, dolls, legos,
dominoes, paints, crayons, perfume, nail polish, hair ribbons, coloring books,
sports balls, make-up kits, journals, diaries, inexpensive jewelry, nerf toys,
pocketbooks, wallets, water guns, marbles, matchbox cars, blocks, stuffed animals
and clothing.

Toys received at Cabañas Copal will be delivered to the organization in Cancun
before December 20. EcoTulum Resorts and its staff will also be supporting the cause
with toy donations and invites guests to participate as well. All donated toys will
be personally delivered and all financial contributions will be used by the
organizers to purchase more toys. To ensure that the project goals are met all cash
funds will be audited by an independent third party.

Editors are invited to visit www.giveatoygetasmile.org for additional information
and contribution instructions. Nurse Myers may be contacted at give_a_toy@yahoo.com.


ABOUT ECOTULUM RESORTS & SPA
Zahra (www.zahra.com.mx) offers 22 remodeled rooms and cabañas nestled between two
private beaches in Mexico's Mayan Riviera. Electricity is provided from sunset until
11 pm. Azulik (www.azulik.com), a 15-villa retreat next door carries rustic luxury
to the max with lounge beds and hand carved wooden soaking tubs. Cabañas Copal
(www.cabanascopal.com) features 47 candle lit cabañas hidden in the jungle with
total wellness, and a clothing-optional dress code. Maya Spa (www.maya-spa.com)
offers holistic spa services and traditional Maya therapies to all properties.
Please visit www.ecotulum.com for complete rates & packages, photos, and general
information about Tulum. Publications interested in contest giveaway promotions to
Zahra, Azulik or Copal may inquire directly through the Reservations department at
reservations@ecotulum.com.

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ECOTULUM RESORTS
Tulum, Mayan Riviera, Mexico
ecotulum@eco-res.com
877-532-6737 (toll free US & Canada)
+1-1-604-628-707 (international)


Web Site = http://www.ecotulum.com

Contact Details = For more details, please contact: Mexican Pacific
Marketing
press@mexicanpacific.com
Tel: (949) 340-2602 US
+52 (314) 335-3207 MX