PV is harmless, the most annoying thing there is all the stupid people trying to sell you timeshares. It is one of those places in mexico were the best deals come from the timeshare people, so if they have a few hours to burn and want free breakfest and discounts on everything, they will have to suffer throught the speal.
Son's going to Mexico, HELP
by kls 23 Replies latest jw friends
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Dawn
Good advice from everyone here. My only additional piece of advice would be to stay within the tourist areas - don't go off an a hike somewhere outside of the "safe" zones.
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bikerchic
ThiChi good advise! You sound like a seasoned touristor!
Oh yeah and don't mess with the Federalies............bad, bad thing to do!
Kate
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kls
Well now i am informed and scared and so is my son.He asked for all youre experiances, he even printed them out to keep with him. There is a lot of things not to do and the GUNS ,Bikerchick my son's mouth just hung as i was trying not to say ,Branden you and youre brother are not going! But i won't do that it is up to them. Youre posts if anything will make my son's think before they do anything (i hope) stupid.I failed to mention they are bringing their girlfriends which makes me more nervous. I also have never been anywhere ,but if i do i know where to go for answers. My son Branden say's thankyou and me to . KLS
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kls
One more question, Branden want's me to ask if the food and water in the hotel can be trusted?
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blondie
No, unless it is bottled water and the seal isn't broken. Ice is water, don't use.
No fresh vegetables and salad.
Montezuma's revenge is real.
Blondie
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Valis
ALSO...leave a note in your hotel/motel room mail box as to where you are going. If something happened the cops and the hotel would have a head start looking for you.
OK here goes...First off..take some stuff like pens, lighters, books, mags, comic books, anything a mom might like to give her kids...the ladies who clean the room will be gratefull...even more grateful than for a buck or two...also baby clothes. Big hit I'm telling you. Also, don't every buy something like souveniers. without bargaining and walk away if you have to...if they really wanna sell they will follow you. IF they decide to buy pot or whatever, and be honest, you can be polite and not bring this up, but it might save you the trouble of going down to the Yucatan and bailing thier little asses out. Get it from the bellman or something. Don't ask for dope and never buy it from someone on the street. You never know who's watching or setting you up. A bell boy or hotel employee usually apporaches the young dudes easy enough. Stay away from anything someone tries to tell you is X...will most likely be methamphetamines entirely. Have a great time and be careful!
Sincerely,
District Overbeer
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kls
TODAYS TOP HEADLINES,, mom being arrested for being over protective and tieing her two son's up so they could not go on a trip to Mexico,,more news to follow.
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WhyNow2000
Avoid walking around in pubic drunk.
I think you should avoid walking in pubic whether you are drunk or not.
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ThiChi
BickerChick:
I do love Mexico.....My best times have been on a Motorcycle...
KLS:
Always ask for Bottled Water. Buy a gallon or two at the Supermarket and keep in your room (less $$ spent on water that way, re-fill your carry bottles..). Agian, everything is cheaper at the State Run Supermarkets, everything).
Stay away from the "Street" Tacos (push carts in the street). I am a little liberal about wondering away to where the locals go. You will find the best places to shop and eat where the locals go to shop and eat.....If he sees a restaurant with lots of locals, eat there!!
However, that being said, "explore" during the day and early evening. Late at night, stay away from the dark areas. If they learn of a great bar or something fun in another area, have the taxi take you to the door, and usually a taxi will be there when you leave, or have the establishment call for one. Remember, the Government sees the tourist as $$$, and you will see lots of cops around...
You may want to have them buy a pre-paid international calling card to call home. It is a rip-off what the Hotels and other establishments charge to call the US....
The bottom line is Show RESPECT. Be polite, be complimentary, smile....They will have the best time of their lives!
PS:
Don?t listen to the Taxi cab drivers about where to party or buy, etc., they get a kick back from whatever business they are "pushing".. say thanks and go to where you were going, don?t let them plan your visits...
