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From assessing the safety risks at your destination to picking out the perfect hotel, not to mention getting all the documentation in order, this is no easy feat, and it’s no wonder some people will pay travel agents to lift the burden off their shoulders.
Before you go down that same route, and spend hundreds of dollars that could go on a room upgrade while you’re at it, have you checked out Travel Off Path’s 3 new tools that will make organizing your Mexico trip a lot easier?
Starting with our newly-launched Entry Requirement Checker:
Check The Entry Rules In Advance
The TOP Entry Requirement Checker is a game-changer tool that helps you check visa rules, as well as entry and stay regulations in over 190 destinations, in under 10 seconds.
If you ever felt like finding the correct, up-to-date information amid a flurry of conflicting articles was just too complicated, or as if official Government websites were too wordy, and just not user-friendly, all you have to do here is type in the name of the country in the search bar, and boom:
You’ll get the clear-cut answer of whether you need a visa as an American, what type of visa is required (Consulate-issued, eVisa, or ETA), as well as which documentation to show at the border.
In Mexico’s case, U.S. passport holders are visa-exempt, but you are strongly advised to carry proof of onward or return travel, in case border authorities ask to see it, sufficient funds to support your trip, and the most important thing, make sure you have at least 6 months of validity left on your passport.
Verify Safety Levels At Your Destination Before Flying
The next thing to check before you head to the airport is the safety advice applicable to your destination. Mexico is a vast country, and not every city or resort zone shares the same safety levels.
As per the U.S. State Department, different Mexican states are classified between Levels 1 and 4, with 1 being the safest, 2 the moderately safe (where certain precautions must be exercised), 3 the least safe (where travel is advised against), and 4 the no-go zones.
There’s always nuance to be observed, though, and even in Level 3 or 4 states, like Jalisco or Sinaloa, there are low-risk areas: think Puerto Vallarta, one of the most popular beach destinations in Mexico, or even the up-and-coming Mazatlán.
The good news is, with TOP U.S. Travel Advisory Checker, you can easily verify safety guidance not only for Mexico as a whole, but each specific state, as well as learn why they’re categorized the way they are.
Check it for yourself here.
Use The Travel Off Path Resort Finders
Finally, you’ve come to the defining moment of picking a hotel, which makes a world of difference when we’re talking places like Cancun and Los Cabos, where the resort experience makes the vacation.
With over 400 accommodation options between them, however, narrowing it all down to just one can be a bit of an overwhelming, not to say daunting task. Thanks to Travel Off Path’s new Resort Finders for both the Los Cabos area and the Cancun & Riviera Maya area, finding the best match has never been easier.
Check them out here:
This isn’t some cold, mechanic, AI-powered feature, either: this is informed by feedback from ‘hundreds of hours of on-the-ground research’ conducted by our sister websites The Cancun Sun and The Cabo Sun, and their teams of experts.
In other words, it’s human-reviewed, as accurate as possible, and perfectly designed to spare you the stress of identifying the pros and cons of any given hotel yourself, taking into account your traveling style and preferences.
Let’s say you’re heading to Cancun:
How The Resort Finder Works
First, you’ll need to pick the exact area you’ll be vacationing in. Is it the Cancun Hotel Zone? Playa? Tulum? Let’s say it’s the trendy Hotel Zone.
Next, the Resort Finder will ask you who you’re traveling with, whether it’s solo, with your significant other, with a group of friends, or family. Maybe you’re off on a romantic getaway with your partner, so let’s pick ‘Couples’.
On the next page, you’ll be asked to choose what the ‘main vibe’ is for this trip. Relaxing & Quiet? Party? Ultimate Luxury? Family Fun? Refined & Gourmet? Active & Adventurous? Bohemian & Stylish?
Let’s stick to ‘Ultimate Luxury’, and let’s also inform the Resort Finder that being right on the beach is a non-negotiable.
It’s time to inform the tool of your budget: the more dollar signs, the more you’re willing to splurge.
Finally, ‘what kind of resort do you prefer’? An all-inclusive, or pay-as-you-go? We’re going for the former. And there you have it, the best luxury match for couples is Turquoize at Hyatt Ziva!
Flying abroad in the near future? Check out our newly-launched Traveler Tools in full here. They were designed to make traveling internationally less of a hassle, and better even, they’re free to use.
Vinicius CostaVini, our senior lead writer at Travel Off Path, has over 60+ countries under his belt (and currently weaving tales from Paris!), and a knack for turning off-the-beaten-path experiences into informative stories that will have you packing your bags.
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