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Vacation dilemma…How Dangerous is Mexico right now?
DH and I are trying to plan a vacation because my mom has offered to take DS for a few nights. Palace Resorts was really highly recommended by a bunch of people I know. So, we were all set to book a trip to Cancun, but now I’m hearing a lot about how dangerous it is to go to Mexico.
There is a brand new resort, just like the Cancun one opening in Punta Cana. It sounds perfect, but a colleague is going to be there the same week we’re looking to travel. We get along, but this is a getaway for DH and I and I don’t really want to see anyone from work. KWIM? I feel like I’d always be looking over my shoulder trying not to bump into her.
I’m looking at other resorts, but I just don’t get the same feel from them. The rooms at the palace resorts are just so luxurious and we want a couples only place because if I’m traveling without DS I don’t want to be surrounded by other kids?
Do we ignore the warnings and travel to Mexico or do we go to PR and maybe run into my co-worker?
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Re: Vacation dilemma…How Dangerous is Mexico right now?
You will be perfectly safe in tourist areas. The problems are occurring on the Mexico/US border. So unless you are traveling too or through these places you should be fine. Here is the warning link from the US travel website..
Travel Warning
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| Posted 4/5/09 6:29 PM |
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DaniJude
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Re: Vacation dilemma…How Dangerous is Mexico right now?
I understand some outlets are saying it is safe but I would not risk it. Why? There are so many other places to go right now - I don't trust the government there in general and it just isn't worth it. JMHO.
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| Posted 4/6/09 12:16 AM |
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KvsGrl
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Re: Vacation dilemma…How Dangerous is Mexico right now?
I just got back from Mexico and it is perfectly safe in the Riveria Maya. We were in Playa del Carmen for a week and left the resort twice. One day we did a full day adventure in Tulum and Akumal and the other we went to town in Playa del Carmen. I did not feel unsafe for one min! The violence is very far away. Mexico is beautiful. Enjoy your vacation!!
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| Posted 4/6/09 8:56 AM |
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BunnyWife
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Re: Vacation dilemma…How Dangerous is Mexico right now?
Posted by DaniRella
I understand some outlets are saying it is safe but I would not risk it. Why? There are so many other places to go right now - I don't trust the government there in general and it just isn't worth it. JMHO.
Mexico is a huge country. That's like saying you wouldn't as tourist come to NYC because of the horrible crime in place like Detroit, Dayton and Newark.
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Vacation dilemma…How Dangerous is Mexico right now?
Posted by BunnyWife
You will be perfectly safe in tourist areas. The problems are occurring on the Mexico/US border. So unless you are traveling too or through these places you should be fine. Here is the warning link from the US travel website..
Travel Warning
I would agree, but as with any trip to another country - stay vigilant of your surroundings and your personal posessions.
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| Posted 4/6/09 9:14 AM |
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ali120206
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Re: Vacation dilemma…How Dangerous is Mexico right now?
Posted by PotofLuck06
Posted by BunnyWife
You will be perfectly safe in tourist areas. The problems are occurring on the Mexico/US border. So unless you are traveling too or through these places you should be fine. Here is the warning link from the US travel website..
Travel Warning
I would agree, but as with any trip to another country - stay vigilant of your surroundings and your personal posessions.
ITA. A few of our friends have been there recently (separately) and had a wonderful time.
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| Posted 4/6/09 9:39 AM |
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Merf99
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Re: Vacation dilemma…How Dangerous is Mexico right now?
I was in Cancun in Feb and it was perfectly safe. We left the resort and went downtown and were fine. We're going back in May and again, not worried at all. I would just be cautious as you normally would be.
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| Posted 4/6/09 11:37 AM |
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JessInCA
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Re: Vacation dilemma…How Dangerous is Mexico right now?
If it were me, I would still go to a resort in Cancun - I would stay away from border cities, like Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez. JMO.
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| Posted 4/6/09 3:45 PM |
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lilacwine
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Re: Vacation dilemma…How Dangerous is Mexico right now?
I won't go. We're going to PR instead later this spring.
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| Posted 4/6/09 7:52 PM |
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Cheeks24
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Re: Vacation dilemma…How Dangerous is Mexico right now?
Posted by ali120206
Posted by PotofLuck06
Posted by BunnyWife
You will be perfectly safe in tourist areas. The problems are occurring on the Mexico/US border. So unless you are traveling too or through these places you should be fine. Here is the warning link from the US travel website..
Travel Warning
I would agree, but as with any trip to another country - stay vigilant of your surroundings and your personal posessions.
ITA. A few of our friends have been there recently (separately) and had a wonderful time.
Agreed!
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