Going to Mexico for your HM?

Original post by Djenki2

Feb 24, 2009 02:21 PM

Well I am BUT I am getting a little concerned with the recent travel advisories warning of the crime in Mexico. Schools are telling students to avoid Cancun for springbreak , etc.

Any one changing their plans?

RadiantBride Posted: Feb 25, 2009 08:42 AM

Re: Going to Mexico for your HM?

Posted by MLAngelo

I hate to burst your honeymoon bubbles but I will be honest. It is currently EXTREMELY dangerous down there. I would NOT go there right now.

The tourist areas are PARTICULARLY dangerous for Americans. People are getting kidnapped in taxi cabs and robbed. Driving anywhere at night has become extremely dangerous. American's drinks are being drugged for rape and kidnapping (and sold into sex slavery). ATM pins and credit cards are frequently highjacked. The biggest concern is the ongoing war between the criminal drug organizations.

I just told my friends who were planning of going there for our 30th birthdays, that we should make other arrangements.

You will be on your honeymoon so there is safety in having a male with you. But stick close to DH, if you go to bars outside the resorts don't leave your drinks unattended, and try to avoid taking taxi cabs.

I was planning to go in April to the Riviera Maya. Although I plan on staying in the resort now I would rather switch the trip to a different place. Thanks for the info.