James TravelPOINTS – Travel Tid-Bits 12/02/2009
When the snow starts to fly, Americans like to head south for warm sun and ocean breezes, but this past year, Mexico has seen its name in the headlines across America for its border incidences and H1N1 Flu issues. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe on your vacation into Mexico.
*** Check the U.S.Department’s web site for security travel alerts at http://www.travel.state.gov/travel.
The U.S. State Department recommends you stay in areas where tourists usually reside. They don’t recommend you go off the beaten path and explore remote areas that are not typically ventured into. Carry a working cell phone and tell others where you are going if you are out on an adventure out of the ordinary. If you feel inclined register with the State Department e-mail notifications at: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui.
*** H1N1 Flu Advice for Travel into Mexico.
Get a H1N1 vaccination, especially if you are prone to the Flu or you have a chronic health disorder or compromised immune system. Mexico received a lot of attention over this and the risks are no different than staying home, you are susceptible of getting the Flu in the U.S or in Mexico, the advice is, get a flu shot, wash your hands often, take sanitary wipes. Like traveling anywhere in the world, common sense decisions are based on your experiences of where to stay and where to go.
Contact us. At James & Aggie TravelPOINTS we have A good sense of balance for our client’s safety and well being. Our Travel Agents are kept abreast of current situations based on personal experiences and the constant communication between our client experiences and our relationships with the tour operators. The information gathered provides the basis for making recommendation on the destination and allows our clients to make decisions based on these details. Our tour providers and cruise ship up-date our agency on a regular basis regarding any situation that may pose a possible safety risk. Tour operators and cruise lines tend to avoid destinations that pose a major risk associated with the well being of their passengers. Over the past year, we have sent 1000’s of clients to Mexico and to our knowledge, no one has reported back to us that they contracted the H1N1 flu.
Andy James
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