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Swine flu fears see tourists steer clear of Mexico's coastal jewel

By Adam Thomson in Cancún, Mexico

Published: May 16 2009 03:00 | Last updated: May 16 2009 03:00

Hotels in Mexico's coastal resort of Cancún, one of the world's most popular getaways, are adopting extreme measures as holidaymakers scramble to cancel bookings in the wake of the swine flu scare.

Visitors to one hotel, The Royal, are being offered a "flu-free guarantee": anyone who contracts the flu virus within 14 days of checking out gets three free annual holidays.

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