Travel Deals – Too Good To Be True?

A recent article in the Washington Post shows how one traveler thought he was getting a great deal on flights to Puerto Rico; that turned out not to be the case. His flights actually cost him more with the additional fees charged and he soon realized that travel deals that seem too good to be true, aren’t.

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If you find a deal that interests you, do your homework before you book. Research to verify the company, location of the resort or hotel, and check online reviews. Read the fine print; here you will find hidden information such as daily resort fees, additional fees charged by rental car companies, cruise line gratuities and service charges for specialty services. All of the hidden fees can add up and make the travel deals you find too good to be true.

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This is why a travel advisor is your best advocate. We have done the research for you. Know the destinations, the resorts, and the cruise lines. Tell you upfront of any additional fees that are not included in your travel package. We only work with reputable suppliers that we know will deliver on the vacation experience that our clients want.

If you find a deal online, and it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

 

Is It Safe To Travel To Mexico?

There has been a lot of discussion about is it safe to travel to Mexico recently due to multiple reports (which appears to be a witch hunt) by one journalist in Milwaukee, WI. Do bad things happen to tourists in Mexico? Unfortunately they do, and in every city around the globe bad things can happen. Google crime statistics for any major city near you.

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I am a frequent visitor to Mexico, and it remains one of my favorite places to travel. The number of incidents that have been cited are small in comparison to the number of visitors to Mexico yearly. 170 incidents were reported dating back to 2009; in 2016 a total number of 35 million people visited Mexico. Do the math, these numbers do not support the media frenzy that has occurred recently.

My clients who have traveled to Mexico and recently returned had nothing but good things to say about their trip. A recent client who was honeymooning in Riviera Maya had this to say; “thanks so much for checking in. Everything is so amazing.” Many people in Mexico rely on tourism to support themselves and provide for their families; so the resorts and staff are focused on providing the best possible experience for their guests.

When travelling to Mexico, you should take precautions just as you would anywhere else.

  • Be aware of your surroundings
  • Don’t go off alone late at night
  • Avoid unpopulated areas
  • Don’t over indulge on alcohol
  • Avoid recreational drugs (they are illegal in Mexico)

I always recommend purchasing travel insurance, and find an experienced travel agent that you trust to work with.

For travel warnings, you can visit the U.S. Department of State 

If you have any questions about this article, travel to Mexico, or are ready to book your next vacation