AboutPam Smith Expertise I can answer questions you have about vacationing in Mexico to tourist destinations such as: Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun/Riviera Maya and Cozumel. I can help you find the destination and the resort that will meet your vacation desires and your budget. Everything from family vacations, to honeymoons and destination weddings to resorts that cater to adults and adult activities.
Please note, I do not have expertise with bus schedules in Mexico. My experitise lies with helping people find the best hotel that will fit their desires and their budgets.
Experience I have traveled many times to Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and the Mayan Riviera, as well as Cozumel. I have been selling vacations to these destinations for many years and I travel to many of the resorts in these popular tourist destinations about once a year.
Question Hi Pam, my wife and are are planning to travel to Playa del Carmen in July.
However, we are concerned about the State Department's travel alert. We are
booked at La Tortuga, a small hotel in town. Do you feel that it is safe to travel
there now? Would you advise postponing trips even to resort destinations at
this point? Thanks for your advice. Tim
Answer The State Department has only put out a travel alert for the border towns of Mexico. Playa del Carmen is about 2500 miles away from the nearest border town that is having problems. This is about the same distance as Las Vegas is to New York.
I am not familiar with the hotel you booked, but if you are in town, than I wouldn't be worried. All of our clients are consistently encouraged to be aware of their surroundings, not to flash money or expensive items, not to engage in illegal behavior and to use good sense in their personal security. Per the U S State Department, “Use common-sense precautions such as visiting only legitimate business and tourist areas during daylight hours, and avoiding areas where prostitution and drug dealing might occur.”
This is goes for anywhere you travel, even here in the United States, so go and enjoy your wonderful vacation!
