Tips for Summer Road Trips South of the Border
June
18,
2018
by Roxanna Brock McDade
The allure of Mexican poolsides, beaches, restaurants, and culture during the warm summer months is hard to resist. It's so easy to just jump in the car and go. But no matter how excited you may be to get there, a little bit of planning will go a long way towards making your road trip...
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How to Travel Smart in Mexico
December
20,
2017
by Roxanna Brock McDade
Mexico is a popular tourist destination with a rich history, amazing monuments and vibrant food and culture. However, you'll still want to take some precautions during your visit to reduce the chances of getting ill and avoid unnecessary difficulties. Water It's generally inadvisable to drink the water in Mexico. However, if water is drinkable it...
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How to Make Your Trip to Mexico Even More Enjoyable
February
14,
2017
by Roxanna Brock McDade
Millions of Americans and Canadians travel to Mexico each year. With its generous peso exchange, safe toll roads, and friendly cities, it's easy to see why. Why Mexico Remains a Great Place to Travel Mexico is home to some of the world's most breathtaking beaches, exciting cities, and accommodating resorts, and the country sees more than...
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Who Are Mexico’s Green Angels? Roadside/ Emergency Assistance
June
14,
2016
by Roxanna Brock McDade
Most folks know what Roadside Assistance is...but what about while you are in Mexico? Well, in Mexico, roadside assistance is offered by the Ángeles Verdes, or Green Angels as they are known to English speakers. They travel Mexican Federal Highways looking for and providing medical and mechanical assistance to those in need, no matter your...
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Is Rocky Point Safe?
February
23,
2016
by Roxanna Brock McDade
Is Rocky Point Safe? I’m not going to insult you with a yes or no answer. I’m going to ask you to decide for yourself based on my personal experience of being there last week. I constantly brag about the fact that I’ve been going to Rocky Point since the 1980’s. But really that means...
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Mexico Recreational Vehicle Caravans
June
26,
2014
by Mike Mercer
Traveling with a group of like-minded recreational vehicle enthusiasts provides a special kind of camaraderie, and it offers greater security in numbers...
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Avoiding Montezuma’s revenge
May
24,
2014
by Mike Mercer
Montezuma's revenge is most often caused by drinking contaminated water or by eating fruits or vegetables that haven't been properly washed...
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Mexico Shopping Excursions
May
13,
2014
by Mike Mercer
Mexico border shopping excursions allow one to find all sorts of interesting, unique items often at a fraction of the cost that one might find in the U.S...
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How Safe is Mexico?
December
18,
2013
by Roxanna Brock McDade
Before you go to Mexico check Travel Warnings from the US and other countries and TripAdvisor.com for information about the area you are planning to visit...
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Rocky Point Status Improved on U.S. State Department Travel Warning
September
4,
2013
by Roxanna Brock McDade
The U.S. State Department's Travel Warning status has changed for the popular Arizona Beach, Rocky Point or Puerto Peñasco, Mexico..
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