Lately there has been a lot of talk about the increasing violence in Mexico. Just turn on the news or flip through the pages of your local newspaper and it is easy to see why so many people are asking “how safe is Mexico?” With the exception of a few regions Mexico is a very safe country. There are however, certain areas that are not advisable to travel to and even when in safe areas it is good to employ a good standard of common sense.

Hearing news of violence in Mexico can make one think twice about heading south of the border. But before you change your vacation destination take this into consideration: Mexico is a huge country and extremely diverse. Much of the violence that happens between drug cartels and authorities are in the US-Mexico border; a long ways off from our destinations. You will also be staying in a tourist zone where security and law enforcement have a much stronger presence. All of our packages also offer one-way or round trip FREE transportation from the airport to the resort, so you can be rest assured that you will safely reach your destination hassle free.

Many problems and risks that a traveler can deal with can be greatly reduced by just using common sense. If it’s dangerous or illegal back home chances are it will also be dangerous or illegal in Mexico as well.

Here are a few tips to make your vacation “worry-free” when traveling to a destination such as Mexico or a place where you have never been before:

* While you’re packing, bring the essentials that will be important on your trip. The expensive piece of jewelry that you got on Valentine’s Day… Maybe it’s best to leave it at home.

* Make a copy of your itinerary and passport and email them to yourself in case you lose these documents. You should bring a copy of these documents on vacation with you as well.

* Write down on a piece of paper and bring with you the international telephone numbers of the companies of your credit card or debit card.

* While taking money out, try to use ATM’s in shopping malls or chain convenience stores. Also avoid doing this late at night.

* When checking into the hotel, ask management for places that you should avoid. They live there, they will know what’s safe and what’s not.

* Always carry the amount of cash that you think you will need, it’s not a good idea to carry everything you brought.

There are some places in Mexico that can be dangerous but you should not let this stop you from taking your dream vacation. By avoiding the dangerous destinations listed by the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Alerts and the tips listed throughout this article you can help assure that your next trip to Mexico will be an enjoyable one.