If you are going to Cancun on vacation, you are definitely going to enjoy it. Of course getting ready is important, so take a look at the time and money you have. You have options to cruise there or to fly to the area. Planning on going with a friend? Make sure you come up with limitations and then plan away.
If you plan on taking a cruise, more than likely you will leave from Galveston or Miami to go to Cancun. Usually the ships take off in the evenings. Those who live in the west will end up going on a cruise to the Mexican Riviera.
If flying is the option you have chosen, you may be able to save by booking your flight and a hotel together. If you do decide to go with a travel agent for your trip plans, ensure that they let you know everything that is included in the vacation you are paying for.
You’ll want to see whether you are going to Cancun Calica or Cancun Playa del Carmen. You’ll find that Calica is an area with a great night life, beautiful beaches with white sands, and tours of the Mayan ruins and lovely parks. The Play del Carmen is a town on the beach that has habitat reserves and tropical forests as well.
Make sure you buy some sunscreen. Since you will probably spend quite a bit of time in the water, make sure that it is waterproof too.
Before you leave, talk to your cell phone company to find out if there are roaming fees while you are vacationing in Mexico. This will be important knowledge to know if you want to call back to family or your office.
Most of your money should be in traveler’s checks. Most establishments are happy to have American money, but if you exchange cash for pesos, do it at a bank. Carry your theft information for your traveler’s checks separately from the checks, and if you have a credit card be certain you have theft protection. If you do have pesos, be careful not to tear them, and do not accept torn bills, because the Mexican government does not honor torn money.
Make sure that you tip wait service, night club service, and hotel staff. It’s best to give about 10-15% to them.
When you engage a cab, tell the cabbie your destination and agree on a price beforehand. Cab drivers do not expect tips.
If you are walking somewhere, don’t go alone, good advice for any city! And be mindful that in Mexico, pedestrians do NOT have the right of way.
Consider talking to the staff at your hotel to find out great places to visit. For great gay nightlife, the Karamba club is one that is excellent to visit.
No matter where you are traveling or how you are getting there, make certain you check about luggage restrictions, including how many pieces you can carry, the size, the weight, and the cost for extra pieces. Also, call the airport or the cruise line a few days before departure to learn about any boarding restrictions on what you can carry with you. The best trips are well planned. You can have fun now organizing your trip, and then while you are actually on vacation you won’t have any surprises to spoil it!
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