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About Pam Smith
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Expertise
I can answer questions you have about vacationing in Mexico to tourist destinations such as: Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun/Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Ixtapa and Mazatlan. 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.

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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.

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riviera maya7/9/2009
  Q: Good Afternoon, I am wanting to take my son - age 9 to riviera maya for thanksgiving. I would ...
  A: For what you are looking for, I would recommend either Iberostar Paraiso Lindo as it has lots of ...
Pacific Coast buses6/22/2009
  Q: How do you take a bus from Mazatlan to Sayulita, Nayarit? What bus line? Thanks
  A: By bus, take either TAP or Pacifico from the central camionera in Mazatlan to Tepic. From there ...
Bus travel Mexico City to Morelia5/27/2009
  Q: From the Mexico City airport what is the best bus route and bus company to take to get to Morelia? ...
  A: I am sorry as this is outside of my expertise. I would suggest that you contact one of the other ...
travel to playa del carmen4/28/2009
  Q: now that the scare of travelling to mexico due to the drug wars has practically disappeared, we are ...
  A: The CDC is only recommending those that are traveling in the next 7 to 10 days consider not ...
honeymoon in puerto vallarta in september4/13/2009
  Q: my future wife and i are planing to spend our honeymoon in puerto valarta between sept 4 and 11. we ...
  A: I can suggest the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa or the Westin Resort and Spa which ...
Moving!3/25/2009
  Q: I will be moving to Cozumel, Mexico before the end of this year, and I would like to know where to ...
  A: I am sorry I can not offer you any assistance as this is outside my expertise, as I specialize in ...
Playa Del Carmen3/18/2009
  Q: my wife and are are planning to travel to Playa del Carmen in July. However, we are concerned ...
  A: The State Department has only put out a travel alert for the border towns of Mexico. Playa del ...
Living in Cozumel3/13/2009
  Q: I am a single male with no dependants. I have saved up $10,000 and I am considering moving to ...
  A: I am sorry but I can't help you as this is outside my expertise. I specialize in helping people ...
Cozumel in June 20093/12/2009
  Q: We have booked a vacation in Cozumel this June. I am concerned about the drug wars in Cancun and in ...
  A: Patti, Please rest assured that all is safe in the tourist areas of Mexico. Some reason the news ...
Chatolic Ceremony at the beach3/10/2009
  Q: Me and my husband have been legally married for many years now. I would love to have a catholic ...
  A: All Catholic weddings MUST be performed in a church. I know of a couple of cute little churches ...
bus info3/10/2009
  Q: i am flying into San Jose del cabo & need to take the bus to la paz. do i catch the bus at the ...
  A: I am sorry I am not real familiar with the busses. I do know that you can take a taxi to the bus ...
pacific side of mexico3/9/2009
  Q: we have been to cozumel twice and cancun once. Loved loved loved it. Now we would like to take a ...
  A: The roughness of the sea is going to depend on the weather at the time. I can tell you that you ...
bringing and keeping a vehicle in mexico3/6/2009
  Q: My husband and I will be retiring in a few years and will be building a house in Mexico at that ...
  A: I am sorry to say that I can't answer your questions as this is outside my expertise. My expertise ...
Playa Del Carmen Safety2/26/2009
  Q: My husband and I have booked a trip to Playa Del Carmen in the middle of May. Recently, I've been ...
  A: No no...don't be worried! Playa del Carmen is perfectly safe. Of course you must use common sense. ...
topless sunbathing2/24/2009
  Q: We are planning to staying at the Occidental Grand in Cozumel. I have e-mailed the hotel and have ...
  A: Topless is tolereated on all beaches just about anywhere in the Caribbean and Mexico, as this is the ...
Bus Travel2/22/2009
  Q: Is there a direct and regular bus service (if any) from Manzanillo to Puorto Vallarta? The opposite ...
  A: I am sorry I am not familiar with the bus routes, as my expertise lies more with the major tourism ...
Cancun Trip2/20/2009
  Q: My friend and I were considering coming to Cancun and were wondering what we could expect to pay per ...
  A: You will probably be looking for at a minimum of $700 per person for 4 - 5 days, with air for an all ...
cancun to cuba1/26/2009
  Q: how to do it and what to expect? ANSWER: Sorry this is outside my expertise due to the fact that as ...
  A: Sorry again, this outside of my expertise. You may try Sunquest Vacations out of Canada and see if ...
ixtapa to taxco1/3/2009
  Q: We will be in Ixtapa Jan.21/09 and would like to know how long and how to get to Taxco from Ixtapa. ...
  A: I am sorry I do not know that answer. My best suggestion would be to do a search on the net to see ...
mayan ruins12/30/2008
  Q: staying one week in Cancun. Want to do a day trip to mayan ruins with my fiance we are in are early ...
  A: Chichen-Itza is the place to go to see ruins from Cancun. But it is an all day excursion so be ...
car travel12/21/2008
  Q: We will be going to Mayan Palace Riveria Maya, address is Cancun, Playa Del Carmen Rivera Maya Qu ...
  A: I don't recommend renting a car and driving in the Cancun area as there are to many cases of police ...
Destination Wedding12/4/2008
  Q: My fiance and I are planning to get married in Mexico because of the abundance of "all-inclusive" ...
  A: The way to trust someone with your wedding plans is to work with a travel agent that knows what they ...
6 month apt. in Cozumel12/2/2008
  Q: I am looking to rent a decent 2 bedroom apartment in Cozumel for around 6 months to see how I like ...
  A: I am sorry but that is outside my expertise. My best advise would be to just do search for ...
christmas cancun family vacation11/22/2008
  Q: Trying to pick an AI for 6 days xmas wk for family of 5 kids 15,19,20 airlline employee looking at ...
  A: Do you get a discount on your hotel stays for being airline employees? Just wondering as I know ...
Ferry from La Paz to MAzatlan11/13/2008
  Q: I work at a travel agency in Alberta, Canada and we have clients that want to take a bus from Cabos ...
  A: I am not real familier with bus schedules, etc. The best advice I can give to you is to just check ...
Cancun family vacation11/12/2008
  Q: My family and I are planning a vacation to Playa de Carmen (9 adults and 5 children). Since we are ...
  A: I do know of several villas that I can recommend. If you would be so kind as to email me direct ...
Mayan Vacations?10/25/2008
  Q: Perhaps you can give me some advice? My wife and I (no children) are looking to book a vacation to ...
  A: I think I have the perfect resort for you! It is called "Explorean Kohunlich". It is off the ...
Bus Travel10/12/2008
  Q: We're arriving in PV on 1/4/09 at 2:05. We need to get on a bus to go to Zihuatanejo. We'd like to ...
  A: traveling by bus in Mexico is not something that I am very knowledgeable about. About the only help ...
Transporation10/6/2008
  Q: 3 ladies flying to Ixtapa and needing bus transporation from there to Acapulco and return last week ...
  A: I am not familiar with bus schedules, but I did find this site that seems to be very informative: ...
first class bus service.10/3/2008
  Q: Is there a first class bus running between PV and mazatlan?
  A: Check out this website: http://www.vallarta-info.com/puerto-vallarta-transport.html just scroll down ...
Cabo wedding9/18/2008
  Q: My fiance are getting married next year and plan on having the civil ceremony here in Missouri then ...
  A: Congratulations on the engagement! Getting married legally before you go to Mexico is what I always ...
Destination(s) ideas in Mexico (Pacific Coast)8/21/2008
  Q: I want to spent a week late November on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. I'd like to stay away as much ...
  A: I would be very happy to assist you with your travel plans. Can you email me direct with your ...
bus from Tijjuana to go south8/11/2008
  Q: Thinking of taking a bus from San Diego down Baja but nervous about the kidnappings and drug ...
  A: I wish I could help you with your dilemma but bus travel is really outside of my expertise. I can ...
travel by bus to ciudad juarez6/12/2008
  Q: need to go to Consulate in Ciudad Juares, do you know a bus line that takes people there from calif ...
  A: I am sorry but that request is outside my expertise. Here are a couple of websites that I hope can ...
Puerto Vallarta - where to stay, what to do6/11/2008
  Q: My husband and I are looking to stay 5 nights in Puerto Vallarta or near it (Nuevo Vallarta?). We ...
  A: Glad to see that you are interested in the Vallarta Palace. All rooms do have the double jacuzzi's ...
Puerto Vallarta - where to stay, what to do6/11/2008
  Q: My husband and I are looking to stay 5 nights in Puerto Vallarta or near it (Nuevo Vallarta?). We ...
  A: I can highly recommend the Grand Velas, for luxury and great food, pool and beach and away from the ...
Trip to Huichol Tribe in the Highlands5/26/2008
  Q: Is this just a tourist visit with little about the actual customs of the tribe? How much is one able ...
  A: but unfortunately this is outside my expertise, so I can not offer you any advice on the Huichol ...
family resort in mexcio?4/24/2008
  Q: what would be a good resort in Mexico for families with young kids and teens? thanks PS: our budget ...
  A: I can give you some ideas for great family resorts, but actual price is going to depend on if you ...
Where to go in September.4/13/2008
  Q: My employer is providing me with a trip of my choice to Mexico. I have to go between July and ...
  A: What a great employer! Where to go, is going to depend on what you are looking for in a ...
Can't decide.4/1/2008
  Q: Ms. Pam, You are ust what I need!! I would like to know what your opinion is of the best place in ...
  A: I would love to assist you with your weddingmoon plans! Cabo is great, but be aware that in ...
Bus Trip3/29/2008
  Q: We need to get from Guadalajara to the airport at Manzanillo during the first part of November. Is ...
  A: I am sorry but your questions are outside of my expertise. My best suggestion for bus schedules is ...
Mexico3/8/2008
  Q: sorry for disturbing you i would like to ask some questions about mexico 1. What hotels are good and ...
  A: Your best bet to find inexpensive hotels in each area of Mexico would be to look at the cities ...
Party in mexico?2/21/2008
  Q: Pam, Me and my buddies just got back from Iraq and found out that we have to leave again in august. ...
  A: Without knowing where you will be flying from, it will be hard to know what is within your budget. ...
transportation out of puerto vallarta2/16/2008
  Q: I am on my way to mexico this July for my honeymoon! we would like to do 1 week is puerto vallarta ...
  A: You can get a bus from TAP (http://www.tap.com.mx/), but this website is in Spanish. The bus ...
Car Rentals in Mexico2/6/2008
  Q: I am traveling with a big group to Cozumel in a couple of weeks. We are planning on renting jeeps ...
  A: I would rent your jeep with a reputable car rental company such as Avis. It is best to go online ...
best way to travel cheap2/1/2008
  Q: I was considering a tourist party area that is cheap as well somewhere fun. Cool hotels to stay at ...
  A: If you fly into Mexico you do need a passport. If your drive or take the bus, you do not need one. ...
WHERE TO GO??1/28/2008
  Q: WE ARE PLANNING TO GO TO MEXICO BUT I HAVE NO CLUE WHERE AND THERE IS SO MUCH TO LOOK AT... COULD ...
  A: My two most popular honeymoon resorts in Mexico are the El Dorado Royale and the Aventura Spa ...
Cabo1/24/2008
  Q: I am going to be staying at the Riu Palace in Cabo in the middle of February with 3 other people, ...
  A: 1)Check with who you booked your hotel through, as most travel companies include transfers. ...
Vacation advice1/10/2008
  Q: Please can you advice me in anyway possible. My name is Mark and I am from London. I am 35 years ...
  A: I would recommend "Temptations" in Cancun http://www.temptationresorts.com/ or in Jamaica one of ...
airports1/3/2008
  Q: SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR SITE. HAVING A PROBLEM FINDING THE CLOSEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN BAJA SUR. ...
  A: I wasn't familiar with this, so I looked it up. Looks like they are open 24/7. Here are a couple ...
transportation12/29/2007
  Q: I am traveling with a group to Mulege. We are flying into Loreto and meeting friends who have a van. ...
  A: C and C Ground Services has a professional bilingual staff, and are the preferred transfer company ...
All Inclusive Reorts11/19/2007
  Q: I am in the process of narrowing down the resorts that I am looking at for my honeymoon next year. ...
  A: I would first take the Occidental Grand Xcaret off your list. This is a family resort, located on a ...
mexico city touring11/8/2007
  Q: we are traveling to san miguel, but have a 5 hour layover in mexico city. is it feasible to take a ...
  A: In my opinion, no. If you were to leave the airport and something happend to your transportation ...
driving to mexico11/6/2007
  Q: how could i drive to mexico from london to mexico what would be the best places to stop on the way , ...
  A: I apologize if you thought my answer was pathetic. I do get a lot of silly questions, and I thought ...
Passports11/6/2007
  Q: I am thinking of taking my 8 year old son to Cancun for a long weekend, can you tell me if he needs ...
  A: YES! Anyone, no matter their age MUST have a passport to travel outside of the United States. If ...
Up the coast10/17/2007
  Q: We want to travel Northwest from Zihuatanejo along 200 by bus to find a small coastal city to ...
  A: I am sorry but I am not very familiar with that area of Mexico. I wouldn't recommend traveling ...
bus from cabo san lucas to san jose10/6/2007
  Q: I understand that there is a bus called the Super Cabos , that will take me from cabo to san jose . ...
  A: Sorry if there was a miscommunication. I thought the links I gave you would provide you with the ...
Short visit to Mexico - Help9/21/2007
  Q: We are planning a short visit for about 3-4 days to Mexico during thanks giving this year. Our main ...
  A: I am not familiar with these ruins, but I did a quick search and it looks like they are actually in ...
A Big Mistake9/18/2007
  Q: I have bought a vacation through CheapCaribbean going to Los Cabos, Mexico. My problem is I didn't ...
  A: First, let me say that I am sorry you learned a hard lesson by booking with an internet company and ...
beaches9/11/2007
  Q: could you plese tell me what beaches (resorts) in mexico/jamaica are "clothed beaches" ANSWER: All ...
  A: Sorry to say that there will be very few beaches anywhere in Mexico or the Caribbean that do not ...
Cancun hotels9/6/2007
  Q: We want to vacation in Cancun in late Jan or Feb 2008 for about 2 - 3 weeks in a clean place/room on ...
  A: No one that I know has discounts for extended stays. My first thought for a resort for you would be ...
road trip to tepic9/3/2007
  Q: i have a friend who lives in Tepic near the south west of of Mexico and i want to visit him next ...
  A: I wish I could help you with your request, but I am not familiar with their roads, etc. I my ...
catholic wedding in cancun8/25/2007
  Q: I would like to get married in cancun,however, my husband and i are all ready married but I want my ...
  A: I highly recommend the Moon Palace Resort! They have the Immaculate Conception Chapel for those ...
bus travel7/18/2007
  Q: I'm travelling to Puerto Vallarta for a few days and then heading up to Mazatlan. Is it easy to ...
  A: I am not real familiar with this but I did a little research and the best bet is to go to the bus ...
Wedding in Mexico - Pacific Coast7/11/2007
  Q: My fiance and I are trying to plan our wedding to take place sometime next year and we would love to ...
  A: I will be glad to help you anyway I can. First, I am not real familiar with La Paz. I know it is a ...
Mazatlan7/4/2007
  Q: My family (husband, wife and 2 kids - 6 & 9 yrs) are scheduled to leave for Mazatlan in August for a ...
  A: Puerto Vallarta is about a 6 hour drive from Mazatlan. You can travel there by car if you are not ...
Cancun vacations7/4/2007
  Q: My husband and I are planning a 3-day vacation to Cancun, July 12th-15th.I'm worried that the ...
  A: Don't worry about the rain. Though it is hard to predict, July is typically not that wet. You will ...
Cabo7/3/2007
  Q: We are wanting to take a vacation next year in Aug/Sept because that is when we can travel. We love ...
  A: That time of year is a great time to visit Cabo. If you travel late August/early September the ...
Resort6/19/2007
  Q: I would like to know if you know anything about the Aventura Palace Resort and Spa. It is an ...
  A: Yes, I am familiar with it. It is a very nice resort. The only minor drawback is that is has a man ...
papers needed to get out of mexico6/15/2007
  Q: what will i need to get out of mexico if i dont have a passport
  A: If you are a US Citizen you must have a passport. If you have applied for one and you have not ...
Cancun5/30/2007
  Q: My wife and I are looking for advice on visiting the Cancun area this coming winter. We have free ...
  A: Glad to hear from you, and I think you came to the right place for help with your plans. The ...
vacationing in July4/4/2007
  Q: I wanted to go to mexico on july 15th to tulum and stay at Azul blue hotel and spa but i am afraid ...
  A: I can tell you from experience that time of the year is typically HOT and SUNNY. Of course, I can't ...
Mexican Vacation4/3/2007
  Q: I am looking to vacation with my husband this May. We want a "beachy" vacation with lots to do. We ...
  A: I would be very happy to help you with your vacation plans. There are a lot of options available to ...
rivier maya beaches3/30/2007
  Q: My wife and I are going to the Barcelo Colonial in the Riviera Maya in a couple of weeks. My wife ...
  A: Your wife will be able to enjoy topless bathing on the beaches, but not likely around the pool. ...
Cancun3/28/2007
  Q: I will be traveling to Cancun this summer in June and am currently looking for an "All-Inclusive" ...
  A: Oasis does have some nice resorts. Another resort you may be interested in is Grand CocoBay. I ...
destination wedding3/24/2007
  Q: I am in the process of beginning my planning for a destination wedding. I have narrowed my choices ...
  A: Congratulations on your engagement! Jamaica is going to be the easiest of the two locales to get ...
Riviera Maya2/21/2007
  Q: I'm traveling to Mexico in Sept. w/my Mom. Was wondering if you would suggest learning any quick ...
  A: It would be nice to know some basic Spanish, as it is always nice to communicate with people in the ...
passport1/17/2007
  Q: My friend is driving into Mexico through Loredo....will she and her family need passports to cross ...
  A: Currently only those traveling by AIR need a passport. HOWEVER, I highly recommend that everyone ...
Vacation to Mexico1/5/2007
  Q: My husband and I would love to travel to Cancun soon. I am torn between staying in a secluded beach ...
  A: I would love to give you some ideas, but first I would need to know a little more about what you are ...
Are Adapters Needed12/15/2006
  Q: We are going to El Dorado Royale hotel in Riveria Maya Mexico. I was wondering if we needed to buy ...
  A: Yes and no. If your plug has one side that is bigger than the other side and/or has the rounded ...
Bus lines to Cabo from SAn Diego12/14/2006
  Q: I will be traveling with my daughter (2) and her father to Cabo and need to know the cheapest bus ...
  A: I am sorry but I am not familair with bus travel to Cabo, as I only book air travel to get there. I ...
Mexico12/7/2006
  Q: Winter, Fall, Summer. If you could answer this for me it would really help if i hade this by Friday ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, as I was out of town. Weather is going to depend on ...
ZIH-MEX11/19/2006
  Q: I'm taking my eldest sister to Ixtapa/Zihuathanejo next week for her birthday. I work for America ...
  A: I wish I knew a way to find inexpensive air, as I would be very popular :-) Honestly, what I do is ...
Traveling11/15/2006
  Q: I would want to go to a beach front resort. say my buget was $3000. so where would I go?If I ...
  A: That is a nice budget, but does that include air? If so, price of air is going to depend on where ...
Traveling11/13/2006
  Q: If I traveled to Mexico where would you say would be the best place to go? Tianna
  A: That is a huge question. It all depends on what you want to do on your vacation. If you want quiet ...
mexico11/8/2006
  Q: what is the voltage in mexico? do I need to bring the adapters for electrical, computer etc? thanks ...
  A: Most places in Mexico will run on 110 volts just like in the US. HOWEVER...if the item you are ...
Mexico Pacific Coast10/29/2006
  Q: Can you please tell me where we might fly non-stop in Mexico's Pacific Coast from San Francisco ...
  A: You can fly non-stop from SFO to Puerto Vallarta. I highly recommend Marvial Grand and Suites. ...
border crossings/passports10/12/2006
  Q: -thank you for your quick response! I can not obtain a passport as i owe 12,000 child support. it ...
  A: Sorry to say that unless the Government decides to change the rules, you can not get to Cancun next ...
border crossings/passports10/12/2006
  Q: I wish to travel to cancun in feb of 2007. last year the deadline of obtaining a passport was ...
  A: Currently, if you plan to travel outside of the US in 2007 via airplane you are required to have a ...
Cabo and mileage9/19/2006
  Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to Cabo and have never been on this side of Mexico before. We ...
  A: I know you can take a ferry to/from Mazatlan. http://www.loscabosguide.com/services/ferry.htm Here ...
hotels in puerto vallarta (please help)8/22/2006
  Q: I am trying to find a hotel that is suitable for two adults and two children. i just want this to ...
  A: One of my favorite resorts in Puerto Vallarta is the Marival Grand and Suites. (www.gomarival.com) ...
advice8/7/2006
  Q: we are staying at the omni resort in one of the villas in cancun. this is our first time to mexico. ...
  A: I realized you said "omni", and I was thinking "Oasis". There is a villa class at the Omni that ...
accomodation needed8/5/2006
  Q: good morning. i need a cheap hotel in cozumel, can you please recommend any? Do you know the name ...
  A: tell me what you mean by "cheap". Do you want all inclusive cheap, or just a place sleep? The ...
me and my wife and child8/3/2006
  Q: me and my wife are planing to go to mexico for the day and we need to know if are child need a ...
  A: If you are traveling in 2006, no one needs a passport. However, in 2007 you will need a passport. ...
directions7/28/2006
  Q: Pam Some friends and I are planning a trip to Cancun for next summer. We plan on making it a road so ...
  A: First let me say that I do not think it is a wise idea to take a road trip from the US to Cancun. ...
passport for air travel7/12/2006
  Q: I need to travel to Mexico on an emergency basis. Do I need a passport for air travel from NY to ...
  A: For this year only, you do not have to have a passport but you do have to have a "Certified" birth ...
Mexico Destination Wedding7/7/2006
  Q: Most will be flying out of San Francisoc area or LosAngeles. We do NOT want any resorts. Something ...
  A: I am sorry I am not familiar with any properties that are not "resorts" in Mexico. There are many ...
Mexico Destination Wedding7/7/2006
  Q: I am hoping to plan my wedding in Mexico and I would really love some suggestions of not only ...
  A: There are so many options out there that I wouldn't know where to begin without asking a few more ...

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