Milwaukee, WI ­ May 10 /Xpress Press/ - Thanks to Continental Airlines recent announcement of nonstop service to Oaxaca, Mexico from Houston beginning in June, Travel 360 (www.travel360.com) has begun offering Houston to Oaxaca, Mexico packages. Niche agency, Travel 360 has been providing discriminating travelers with customized itineraries to Mexico and Hawaii since 1995.

Oaxaca, located in the Sierra Madre del Sur Mountains in southern Mexico, is a tourist center known for its temperate year-round weather, colonial church architecture, Oaxacan cuisine, pottery and textiles as well as its important archeological sites including Monte Alban and Mitla.

Guelaguetza, an annual celebration with roots dating back 3000 years, has been a major celebration in Oaxaca since 1932. Over the past 72 years it has become a highly publicized major spectacle and, in 1974, an amphitheater seating about 11,000 was built to accommodate this most impressive expression of Oaxacan folklore.

“Oaxaca is a fabulous destination but has always been difficult to reach, until now,” said Tom Cotter, General Manager of Travel 360.

"Visiting Oaxaca is like stepping back in time, with its colonial architecture, and quaint atmosphere; your senses are fully engaged all the time. The comment we hear most often is of the warmth and friendliness of the people," added Cotter.

Continental Express will utilize the 50-passenger Embraer regional jet for its service on the route. The airplanes feature jet-bridge loading, a fully equipped galley, and a comfortable interior with only window and aisle seating.

Six-night packages departing Thursdays will be offered on a regular schedule beginning with the Guelaguetza Festival Package July 22-28.

Guelaguetza Festival, Oaxacan Folklore Package includes:

Round trip airfare from Houston (NONSTOP FLIGHTS) Accommodations for 6 nights at a Hostal de la Noria (4 star) Round trip transfers to/from airport Cultural walking tour of the historic center Guided tour to Monte Alban archeological site Lunch at El Naranjo Lunch at La Capilla Guelaguetza festival tickets Farewell dinner at Casa Oaxaca Travel cancellation and medical insurance

Optional activities include gallery tours, cooking classes, chocolate making, a coffee mill tour, Mezcal tour, nature walks, archeological tours, or trips to craft villages and markets. For more information visit http://www.travel360.com or call 800-241-5429 for reservations.