Four reasons why we just cancelled a trip to Cancun using our travel insurance, even though we had a great deal.
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Four reasons why we just cancelled a trip to Cancun using our travel insurance, even though we had a great deal.
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It’s not just the violence. The water is much safer in Hawaii. My brother went there for his honeymoon and his wife had explosive diarrhea the last few days as well as on the plane on the way home. She had to wear diapers. Lots of fun and not very romantic.
We’ve never had a bit of interest in Cancun, although we love our annual 3 week vacations in Mazatlan, and have never felt the least bit unsafe in 17 years.
I’m very sorry Cancun and Acapulco are experiencing such troubles.
Hi Honey.
Unfortunately when we saw this you came to mind. https://globalnews.ca/news/4086237/alberta-man-carjacked-abducted-in-mexico-offers-harrowing-warning-for-canadians/.
Aloha.
I wish lodging in Hawaii was not so expensive. $400 to $500 per night for a decent hotel plus paid parking is required. Go to Mexico and maybe die, go to Hawaii and get fleeced.
Lodging in Hawaii doesn’t have to be that high if you use vacation rentals… full kitchen for eating breakfast and other meals which saves money and your diet!! ….snorkel gear, beach chairs and umbrellas, bikes, golf clubs, an a full size washer and dryer.
Hawaii is known for its fresh produce at farmers markets which give you a real flavor of the island. Beaches and parking are free everywhere! So as you can see, you can do Hawaii without spending an arm and a leg.
The fact that you seem to be trying to capitalize on the misfortune of another country whose economy also heavily relies on tourism does not seem appropriate. It’s fine to warn travelers but then to advertise how much better Hawaii is (even if I agree) seems wrong. Maybe I’m being overly sensitive but it is something to consider.
Thank you,
Danielle
We have traveled to Mexico (mainly Cancun/Isla Mujeres/Playa areas. We have had no problems. Am I concerned about recent reports? Of course! Especially since our youngest son is planning a destination wedding there next Spring. He will Honeymoon in Hawaii :0) He chose MX for the wedding since it is closer for guests and costs much less than Hawaii. But chose Hawaii as their honeymoon destination due to ‘rave reviews’ from family and friends.
My suggestions for safety in MX is NOT to travel alone and don’t drink alone. As much as one hates to, you may want to stick closer to beer drinking rather than mixed drinks. (I know, I know…………..) Just sayin……….. Harder to contaminate.
We love coming to Hawaii and instead of the “one and only trip of a lifetime” that we thought it would be – we have happily returned four more times and will make our sixth trip and first visit to Kauai later this year.
As we grow older – one must consider medical care in case of an emergency, etc. Traveling to MX always entails the purchase of a costly Med/Evac policy (they are NOT all created equal) – even though we are quite healthy. We would never leave the USA without it. Too big of a gamble. Medicare does not cover in MX.
We are just hopeful that if medical care is ever needed in Hawaii, that we receive good care. I really don’t know how well the hospitals are staffed or rated, etc. But, at least it is good ole USA and they accept our insurances. We have received ‘watered’ drinks in Hawaii a time or two but never been poisoned.