All Things #Mexico
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JohnnyJet
replying to @AllianzTravelUS @AllianzTravelUS TIP Mexicans are incredibly warm and friendly people. There are just a few bad ones that get all the press. #TravelSkills
GingerandCarrie
A5 You can’t visit during hurricane season. August, September and October are considered the peak months for hurricanes, but your chance of encountering a hurricane is low and due to this myth, you’ll find amazing deals and less crowded beaches. #TravelSkills
Travellersoul76
A4. It is much more dangerous in other parts of the 🌏 tbh
How do I know?
I lived in Seoul for two years and It's so close to the DMZ, the most heavily guarded border on the planet!
Never lost sleep or felt afraid 🙋
#TravelSkills #travel
wtcgroup
replying to @travelskills @travelskills A5: The assumption that the country in its entirety is dangerous, unsanitary and the people are completely unsavory. Much of these stereotypes are perpetuated by news media and politicians using the country as a pawn to fulfill an agenda. #TravelSkills
wanderingbri
replying to @theplanetd @theplanetd thank you for saying this. I don't like that that's what people think of at first when they think of Mexico. #TravelSkills
GabeSaglie
A4 My own experiences in #Mexico have always been safe, but #security is top of mind w/many travelers & the threshold is often a hot deal that's too good to pass up. I discussed this on the @KTLAMorningNews this week: https://t.co/CPerRuyjHC #Travelzoo #KTLA #TravelSkills
travelskills
Help is always a phone a call away with @AllianzTravelUS. Here’s how: https://t.co/7MWtP9lODg #TravelSkills
AllianzTravelUS
Plus buy travel insurance to cover you if a hurricane does come your way. Just buy it before a storm is named. #TravelSkills https://t.co/xJVk22Oemk
AmandaaaCar
replying to @cjmcginnis
@cjmcginnis @AllianzTravelUS And so it begins. Cue delicious food pics right before lunch while I'm starving. 😉
This looks amazing.
I'm hungry now.
#TravelSkills
wanderingbri
replying to @Clarissa_xplain @Clarissa_xplain @JohnnyJet Exactly! #TravelSkills It's not, but you have to be aware of your surroundings whereever you go!
Ruben_Raaj
RT @SmarterTravel: A5: It's not just all-inclusive resorts. Here are 10 ways to have a more authentic trip: https://t.co/XAlc1UlhBV #Travel…
Ruben_Raaj
RT @SmarterTravel: A4: Parts of it may be, but there are plenty of places in Mexico that travelers can and do visit safely: https://t.co/v8…
Ruben_Raaj
RT @SmarterTravel: A3: If you're headed to the beach, consider avoiding hurricane season (or at least purchasing trip insurance if you deci…
RosewoodHotels
replying to @travelskills @travelskills A1: A booming destination and definitely one of our favorites in Mexico is the beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende. 😍 #TravelSkills #RosewoodHotels
Vacations_w_mom
replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis @AllianzTravelUS Agreed. The culinary scene deserves a shout out. Rene Redzepi often talks about how it's one of his favorite cuisines and even did a Noma pop-up there. "The most amazing discovery in Mexico for me has been learning about the use of spice." #TravelSkills
william36490256
RT @cjmcginnis: Q6 What do you think about driving in Mexico? Have you? Would you? #TravelSkills https://t.co/3nh4KEd3rK
deshatanner
replying to @JohnnyJet @JohnnyJet A5 that it is unsafe for females to do a 10 day roadtrip alone #travelskills
JohnnyJet
replying to @AllianzTravelUS @AllianzTravelUS A6 I don’t think I’ve ever driven in Mexico and I probably wouldn’t unless I stayed inside the touristy areas. Outside of the tourist zones, I would hire a local. #TravelSkills
AllianzTravelUS
A6. We haven't driven in Mexico. But we're not the best driver in the states so it's better to let the professionals get us around or use mass transit. #TravelSkills
cjmcginnis
replying to @AllianzTravelUS @AllianzTravelUS A6 Last time I drove in Mexico I got a ticket—in Cancun. Not fun. And sketchy. I would not drive there again. #TravelSkills
cjmcginnis
When Virgin America launched flights from SFO to Puerto Vallarta, they had mariachis on board. And tequila :) #TravelSkills
ChinaMatt
DanaHFreeman
replying to @AllianzTravelUS @AllianzTravelUS A6. Yes and Yes. Although I will say watch out at the Car Rental places. They try to get you for every thing. TIP -- Take photos/video of your rental before you drive off the lot #TravelSkills
GingerandCarrie
A1 Why? My idea of a vacation in Mexico is laying on the beach and having frosty drinks served to me. If you want to go somewhere, set up an excursion with your travel agent and let someone else do the driving. You’re on vacation! #travelskills
travelskills
Check out these key buzz words from the first half of today's #TravelSkills chat! Thanks, @AllianzTravelUS!
AllianzTravelUS
TIP: If you're going to drive in Mexico and rent a car, liability insurance is mandatory - this is in addition to any collision damage waiver (or CDW) #TravelSkills
JohnnyJet
replying to @AllianzTravelUS @AllianzTravelUS TIP The U.S. State Department advises driving on toll roads for better road conditions and increased safety. So if you have to choose between a cuota and a libre (or "free road"), opt for the cuota/toll. #TravelSkills
nataliediscala
replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis I admit, I don't love driving in new destinations where I'm not familiar with my surroundings and don't know where I'm going. But Google Maps and similar really make it easier. #TravelSkills
lonelyplanetUSA
Q6 Driving in Mexico gives you a whole lot of flexibility and freedom. With some adaptation to local road conditions, it's no more difficult than in most other countries. We think it's totally worth it! #TravelSkills
LandLopers
A6: Never really thought about it before, but can’t imagine it would be very challenging #travelskills
cjmcginnis
replying to @AllianzTravelUS @AllianzTravelUS TIP If you plan to drive in Mexico, be sure to check your insurance options before you go. It’s confusing and expensive! #TravelSkills
SpudHilton
A6. I don't mind driving a car in #Mexico, but would rather drive a #kayak. #travelskills #seaofcortez
travelskills
RT @SpudHilton: A6. I don't mind driving a car in #Mexico, but would rather drive a #kayak. #travelskills #seaofcortez https://t.co/niiVIDQ…
travelskills
RT @lonelyplanetUSA: Q6 Driving in Mexico gives you a whole lot of flexibility and freedom. With some adaptation to local road conditions,…
StopJetLag
I agree
RT @RosewoodHotels
A1: A booming destination and definitely one of our favorites in Mexico is the beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende. 😍
#TravelSkills
#RosewoodHotels
cjmcginnis
replying to @DanaHFreeman @DanaHFreeman @AllianzTravelUS It's too bad @Mexico can't get a grip on the longstanding rip off issues when renting cars there. I avoid it at all costs #TravelSkills
travelskills
RT @AllianzTravelUS: TIP: If you're going to drive in Mexico and rent a car, liability insurance is mandatory - this is in addition to any…
AmandaaaCar
A6: It would be better for everyone involved if I didn't get behind the wheel in a foreign country. 🚗 #TravelSkills https://t.co/63IjKyE1aM
theplanetd
RT @DanaHFreeman: @AllianzTravelUS A6. Yes and Yes. Although I will say watch out at the Car Rental places. They try to get you for every t…