Staying Safe in Mexico
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Matthew VanBuren
Miami, FL
Jamaica Travel Agent Specialist
Jamaica has its own island vibe, which makes it a great place to focus on for travel. As a Jamaica travel agent specialist and advisor, I know you’ll love your island adventure. Therefore, I’m always excited about arranging travel to this one-of-a...
Jamaica has its own island vibe, which makes it a great place to focus on for travel. As a Jamaica travel agent specialist and advisor, I know you’ll love your island adventure. Therefore, I’m always excited about arranging travel to this one-of-a-kind Caribbean island locale. Like all Caribbean islands, Jamaica boasts a beautiful geography with mountains, rainforests, and beaches with coral reefs. The majority of its all-inclusive resorts are concentrated in Negril, which is well-known for its diving and snorkeling spots, and Montego Bay, which is recognized for its British colonial architecture. The Bob Marley Museum, which honors the well-known reggae artist, is located in Kingston. Jamaica is a stunning, vibrant country that offers much more than just palms and beaches. The island maintains an attitude - a personality that is both resonant and receptive. It is a soulful land of vivid colors, magnetic rhythms, and unending creativity. Away from the coast, there are stunning mountains and rivers, tumbling waterfalls, and savannah grasslands covered with cacti. There is undoubtedly plenty of white sand and an aqua sea to enjoy as well. This lush natural setting serves as the backdrop to the island's interesting and rhythmic cultural past - exemplified in the island's exploding reggae scene. The past influences the island’s forceful expression of its artwork and the strikingly distinctive flavors of its food as well.The odds of crime are quite slim, as the Jamaican government has invested millions to ensure that the island treats its tourists fairly. As the origin of the all-inclusive hotel, Jamaica has developed into a popular destination for travelers who wish to go directly from the airport to the beach without ever leaving their hotel grounds. However, if you want to venture off the resort grounds, I can help you do so, as the island is brimming with top-notch attractions. Eating and drinking are pleasures on the isle as well. You can enjoy Blue Mountain coffee and dishes, such as conch soup, and delicious foods sold at roadside stands. Feast on grilled lobster served up by the sea.The "big three" resorts of Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios account for the majority of tourism in Jamaica. Montego Bay is a bustling commercial city with a tourist strip lined with hotels, pubs, and restaurants, as well as groomed golf courses and luxurious all-inclusive resorts that dominate the coast to the east. Negril is younger, more laid-back, and has a long-standing reputation for an energetic nightlife. Its low-rise hotels are strung along magnificent white sand beaches and sit next to stunning cliffs and scenery. Ocho Rios, which epitomizes high-impact tourism, was designed and built in the 1960s - offering the best combination of sun, sand, and sea. Its tourism industry is unquestionably robust, and you'll be close to a number of top sights, including the well-known Dunn's River waterfall.I know, as a Jamaica travel agent advisor, that the best way to experience Jamaica, is to plan a trip. Make it your goal to do so today. I can help you start planning the perfect holiday. Give me a call or email me now.
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Mexico is one of the greatest destinations in the entire world. Steeped with history and rich with culture, from the moment you arrive in Mexico, you instantly feel transported to that of a different era and lifestyle. From jungles to beaches, mega resorts to boutique hotels, there is something for everyone. However, in the past few years, the news has shifted in regards to the popular tourist destination.
While there is no question that Mexico can be dangerous, with the right knowledge and smart frame of mind, traveling in the country is no more dangerous than at home. Read on to get the best tips to have a safe vacation in Mexico!
1. Do not drink the tap water under any circumstances (stick to bottled water)
2. Do not consume raw/ undercooked meat (stick to medium +)
3. Do not venture leave resort premises (unless in a well populated tourist area)
4. Only sign-up for travel agent or resort recommended tours (or off a reputable site)
5. Make sure you see the bartender pour your drink (especially if off resort grounds)
6. Never get in an unmarked taxi (take resort or travel agent approved transportation)
7. Ignore the vendors by keeping your head down when exiting Cancun Airport (CUN)
8. Never engage with people selling drugs or suspicious items (you will be in danger)
9. Only choose resorts with four star rating or higher (read the reviews before you go)
10. Notify the United States Embassy before you go (sign up for the STEP program)