Hey gang. Long time, eh?
So it wasn't how I originally planned, but I've acquired another SW companion pass. Not the full pass, but the till-March special. Way before then I'll extend that to end of next year. We'll use it domestically, but I sure would like to throw in some kind of international travel next year. Even if it is "just" Mexico. Honestly? I've not yet been to Mexico, so that makes the idea even better. I have seen Mayan sites in Belize and Guatemala, but the Yucatan seems to have a large assortment with a couple that are on my trough list (list too big for a bucket ).
And SW flies to Cancun and Cozumel. Unfortunately not to Mexico City, but that's a separate mission.
My wife believes Mexico is just unsafe, period. Past news reports, even if older now, are still in her mind. And hey, it always pays to be safe and do your research.
If we fly to Cancun (one city or the other), is lodging outside of one of the snotty resorts a safe bet?
I'm not sure I want to drive in Mexico (but I'm open to opinions) ... I'm ok finding a private dedicated driver or talking a small-audience packaged tour.
Who's done such a trip and can offer up some tips? Safety is the major concern, both with just being a tourist all over the area and then, secondarily, regarding the option to self drive via rental car. Anyone?
Thanks in advance. I reserve the right to reply to myself in case no other replies show up. I just don't know how many others are still tuned in.
So it wasn't how I originally planned, but I've acquired another SW companion pass. Not the full pass, but the till-March special. Way before then I'll extend that to end of next year. We'll use it domestically, but I sure would like to throw in some kind of international travel next year. Even if it is "just" Mexico. Honestly? I've not yet been to Mexico, so that makes the idea even better. I have seen Mayan sites in Belize and Guatemala, but the Yucatan seems to have a large assortment with a couple that are on my trough list (list too big for a bucket ).
And SW flies to Cancun and Cozumel. Unfortunately not to Mexico City, but that's a separate mission.
My wife believes Mexico is just unsafe, period. Past news reports, even if older now, are still in her mind. And hey, it always pays to be safe and do your research.
If we fly to Cancun (one city or the other), is lodging outside of one of the snotty resorts a safe bet?
I'm not sure I want to drive in Mexico (but I'm open to opinions) ... I'm ok finding a private dedicated driver or talking a small-audience packaged tour.
Who's done such a trip and can offer up some tips? Safety is the major concern, both with just being a tourist all over the area and then, secondarily, regarding the option to self drive via rental car. Anyone?
Thanks in advance. I reserve the right to reply to myself in case no other replies show up. I just don't know how many others are still tuned in.