AFP - Residents and thousands of tourists in Mexico's Baja California braced for the fury of Hurricane John, which barreled toward the exclusive resort of Cabo San Lucas at the southern tip of the peninsula.

AFP - Hurricane John neared the tourist-packed Baja California peninsula with dangerous winds of more than 185 kilometers (115 miles) per hour, US forecasters said.

Reuters - A more powerful Hurricane John roared toward one of Mexico's most exclusive beach resorts on Friday, forcing hundreds of foreign tourists to flee ahead of howling winds, angry seas and lashing rain.

AP - Hurricane John strengthened Friday as it took aim at Mexico's Baja California peninsula, where authorities threatened to forcibly evacuate people from their homes and thousands of tourists sheltered in hotel ballrooms.

AFP - Hurricane John barreled on a parallel track to Mexico's Pacific shoreline and targeted the tourist-packed Baja California peninsula.

Reuters - Tighter security restrictions and the aftermath of Hurricane Ernesto will not stop millions of Americans from traveling this holiday weekend, a good sign that demand will stay strong heading into the traditionally weak autumn season.

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AP - Hurricane John lashed tourist resorts with heavy winds and rain Wednesday as the dangerous storm marched up Mexico's Pacific coast, and forecasters predicted its center would brush close to land before nicking the tip of Baja California and heading out to sea.

AFP - Hurricane John, a dangerous category four storm, barreled along parallel to Mexico's Pacific coast, drenching much of the region and uprooting trees in the resort of Acapulco.