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Anyone going to Mexico this summer?

Posted on 5/19/21 at 6:39 pm
Posted by HubbaBubba
North of DFW, TX
Member since Oct 2010
51188 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 6:39 pm
I mentioned that we have time share in Vidanta Resorts to a friend who works in national intelligence circles. He asked, "When are you going?" I said "it was just a thought, why?"

He said, "I just wanted to make sure I could put together an extraction team to get you outta' there when it goes south on you."

He said that lack of tourists has put a lot of people in Mexico into desperate situations and it's just not safe, not even in the resorts, right now.

He said that crime and attacks on tourists is rampant right now and that Covid was really bad.

I looked up the state department warnings and it seems really bad. LINK

Yeah. I think we'll pass on Mexico this year.
Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28906 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 6:46 pm to
I wonder how the State Dept would rate some of our own US cities for travel if they had to.

I have to think there are US cities people travel to that are equally as dangerous, or even more dangerous, than tourists areas in the Yucatan.
This post was edited on 5/19/21 at 6:49 pm
Posted by HubbaBubba
North of DFW, TX
Member since Oct 2010
51188 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 7:12 pm to
Like Baton Rouge? New Orleans?
Posted by Civildawg
Member since May 2012
10382 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 7:42 pm to
Well we just went to Cancun a couple of weeks ago and the dude is lying. The airport was packed as much as I’ve ever seen it. We tried booking at multiple properties but they only had top of the line rooms available before we got one at one of the excellence resorts.
Posted by TheChiefHasArrived
Member since Dec 2011
728 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 7:44 pm to
Been 3x during COVID, it's probably the safest it's ever been. 85% of the world has the same meaningless "level." I'm not sure if Mexico has ever been below that level, ever.
This post was edited on 5/19/21 at 7:46 pm
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
33038 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 8:06 pm to
You do realize how large Mexico is and how many Americans talk about it like it’s some tiny remote island.

Headed to Cabo for 3 weeks on June 9th


Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28906 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 8:10 pm to
quote:

Like Baton Rouge? New Orleans?


Exactly
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
47388 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 8:38 pm to
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we have time share

LOL
Posted by bigpapamac
Mobile, AL
Member since Oct 2007
22582 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 8:58 pm to
Cancun airport was slam packed with tourists last weekend. Had a great two weeks down there.
Posted by Lawyered
The Sip
Member since Oct 2016
37814 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 9:07 pm to
Yeah so many Americans in Mexico at the moment, many from still locked down/restricted states so they can have some freedom .

Posted by skewbs
Member since Apr 2008
2200 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 9:16 pm to
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it's just not safe, not even in the resorts


This is the biggest load of shite you’ll read on here today, that’s for sure. I’ve been 3 times to 3 different areas since last September - Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, and Cabo. All are safer than going to Florida.

Mexico is a massive country and the state department does not hone in on specific areas when the label a country a certain designation (or level).

Be better man. Come on.
Posted by dLSUm22
Shreveport
Member since Aug 2012
659 posts
Posted on 5/19/21 at 10:09 pm to
Your friend is a liar. Just got back yesterday from Finest in Playa Mujeres and it was amazing. Had a great time.
This post was edited on 5/19/21 at 10:11 pm
Posted by Riolobo
On the lake
Member since Mar 2017
5158 posts
Posted on 5/20/21 at 6:25 am to
You can stay at a nice all inclusive resort in Cabo for almost the same price as staying at crowded arse Orange Beach or Destin. I’m picking Cabo every time.
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
40675 posts
Posted on 5/20/21 at 8:21 am to
There's a bunch of media stories from the last 48 hours saying Quintana Roo may impose restrictions again.
Posted by Slingin Pickle
Fancy side of the North Shore
Member since Jun 2008
3042 posts
Posted on 5/20/21 at 8:23 am to
You realize millions of people travel there every day?
Posted by SDVTiger
Cabo San Lucas
Member since Nov 2011
95873 posts
Posted on 5/20/21 at 9:10 am to
Your friend is lying


They are treating ppl like gold in Mex right now
Posted by VABuckeye
NOVA
Member since Dec 2007
38283 posts
Posted on 5/20/21 at 9:16 am to
In a typical year we go to Mexico multiple times. We have never had an issue. The only reason I don't go in the summer is because it's hot as frick. We like to go around Fat Tuesday because it's their Carnival and it's a blast.
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
14653 posts
Posted on 5/20/21 at 9:29 am to
quote:

Anyone going to Mexico this summer?
Nope, I tend to stay away from places where there is a good chance of being kidnapped, murdered, or catching COVID.
Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28906 posts
Posted on 5/20/21 at 9:30 am to
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Nope, I tend to stay away from places where there is a good chance of being kidnapped, murdered, or catching COVID.


Where do you live?
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
14653 posts
Posted on 5/20/21 at 9:56 am to
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Where do you live?
Heart of Dixie. I have no want to visit a country where I am told it's perfectly safe as long as you stay on the resort grounds. That may be perfectly fine for a lot of people, but not for me. I'd rather visit several Carribean Islands. Hell, I have no desire to go to Alabama and FL panhandle beaches. Way too many people.
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