Friday, 24 August 2012

Vida Vacations Notes to Aid Itinerants in Mexico

By Kisha Babcock


One of those countries you just have to see one day is Mexico. The country has a thriving tourism industry now, fuelled by strong infrastructure development and growth in its hotels and resorts industries. All tourists should still engage in some preparations prior to entering it, though.

Most of Mexico's beach resorts enjoy the sun all year round but there are still certain times of the year that do not attract as many visitors. You can expect the country to experience a dry and a wet season in one year. The dry season begins around April and goes on to May, where it then cedes to the rains.

One advantage to going during the wet months is the verdant beauty of the scenery. There are hordes of flowers in bloom during this season. The afternoon is when drizzles take place, but they do not last very long.

Then there is the hurricane season, which spans the months of June to October. The hurricane season particularly affects the Yucatan Peninsula and most of the southern part of the Pacific coast. The Mexican landscape looks wonderful after the storms, though, and the clement weather makes it a perfect place to visit then.

Aside from taking into consideration traveling seasons, knowing when the crowds are at a high must be avoided. The university vacation for US students typically sees a higher number of tourists than usual, as you shall see from notes in the Vida Vacations official blog. Those not too keen on spending their holiday amidst raucous crowds had best avoid this time of year, then.

English is fairly well-known, but hardly as well as Spanish, naturally. It may thus help to bring with you a translation guide of some sort. Learning a few practical phrases and typical questions would also be useful as to make your trip all the more endearing.

The currency used in Mexico is the peso, and it will be best to have it with you at all times. Always bring spare bills with you because a lot of establishments in Mexico do not yet take credit cards. Bring cash with you for easier and faster transactions.

Another thing to remember is to be careful not to drink water straight from the faucet. Particularly for those with delicate stomachs, a measure of paranoia would be far better than overconfidence in the filtration systems of the hotels. It will also be a good idea to keep your distance from fruits and vegetables that have not been cooked thoroughly so as to avoid any inconveniences during your trip.

This is not to say that the country is an unsafe one. It is your duty now to just keep away from known perilous places and ones with high crime rates. Be aware of your surroundings and keep your senses awake.

Truly, this southern location is now fast becoming a major tourist spot for people in the northern part of the continent. Click here to find out more about the facilities most of them turn to, like those owned by Vida. But in order to experience a great vacation, nothing beats being prepared and knowing what to expect to make that experience all the more memorable.




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