Posts Tagged ‘holiday’
Crime and Safety in Lake Chapala Mexico
For many years, my husband and I have lived in Lake Chapala Mexico, located 45 min from Guadalajara and 4 hours inland from Puerto Vallarta. One of the most important reasons we chose to move here was our children. We wanted to raise them in a safe environment. If you question our motivation I have facts that back the latter statement. The NationMaster’s Crime per Capita report lists the U.S. as #8 and Mexico way down at #39.
Does knowing that Miami has the highest violent crime rate in the U.S. prevent you and your loved ones from vacationing in Miami? So, if Miami has the highest crime rate in a country ranked 8th overall, why all the concern about Mexico with a crime ranking 31 times less. Put’s matters in perspective doesn’t it.
Here is another fact. As reported by RE/MAX Investment… tourist hot spots in Mexico are twenty six times safer than some zones in the U.S.
This report gets very specific. Here some crime rate comparisons to consider. The crime rates in Las Cabos, Lapaz and Loreto have a homicide rate 26 time less that of Orlando, 18 less that of Miami, 17 less that of West Palm Beach, 12 less that of Tampa and 6 times less that of Honolulu.
Whitsundays and the Island’s of Tropical North Queensland
The islands of the Tropical north are renowned for their natural beauty and offer easy access to the Great Barrier Reef. Voyages Lizard and Bedarra Islands, Double Island and Orpheus Island are exclusive and intimate resorts catering to a fortunate few, while at Dunk Island youll find beautiful beaches, rainforest and a fantastic range of activities to keep any age entertained. Fringing reef surrounds many of the Tropical North islands like Lizard, Green and Fitzroy so you can explore the colourful coral and marine life from the beach. For the ultimate reef experience, day cruises to the outer reef are available from most island resorts.
Whitsunday Islands are a collection of about 74 islands midway on the Queensland coast. Just a scenic flight over these and its easy to see why they are called the jewel in the crown of Queenslands holiday destinations .The Whitsundays offer a temperate climate year round, easy access to the Great Barrier reef a wide range of accommodation choices catering to all budgets and beautiful scenery to help you relax and unwind on your holiday. They are easily accessible by air from either Hamilton Island Airport or Whitsunday Coast Airport in Proserpine and are linked by comprehensive launch services.
Low Cost Orlando Vacation Package Tips
For many travelers an Orlando vacation package is the dream of a lifetime. Why would it not be when you think of all the Orlando area has to offer? Not only are there the four Disney World theme parks and two water parks but also Sea World and Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Whatever your age, be it two years old or eighty years old or anywhere in between, there is something for everyone.
The cost of an Orlando vacation can seem prohibitive to lots of people because of the high cost of travel plus all the other expenses such as accommodation, meals and theme park tickets. However, there are ways to minimize your costs without minimizing your enjoyment. Here are a few tips to help you:
* Buy an Orlando vacation package: Even though some people prefer to purchase their flight, accommodation and theme park tickets separately, you can frequently save money if you buy an Orlando vacation package. Companies that sell Orlando vacation packages obtain deeply discounted rates and can pass some of those savings on to you. You may sometimes think that some packages are too good to be true, but if you look into the reputation of the vendors, you may well find that the offers are perfectly legitimate.
You Might Just Need A Vacation In Cancun
Cancun, Mexico is a resort island. Thirty years ago there was only a fishing village there, now it’s a huge complex of hotels and beaches, with a few Mayan ruins scattered here and there, and across a lagoon on the mainland, Cancun City, which grew up to over 200,000 people in a mere twenty years.
Because Cancun is such a popular vacation spot, you’ll need to make your travel plans well in advance. Of course, the economy has something to do with that…in the current economy, it might be pretty easy to get the best rooms at very little price, regardless of the season.
Nevertheless, it is still necessary to make your plans well in advance, because now more than ever it is important not to waste any time or money – both of which are more precious than ever these days.
So, what’s first to be done? Well, obviously you need to choose which time of the year you will be taking your vacation. If you want to get away for Spring Break, that’s part of the peak season in Cancun – not to mention other sunny places filled with beautiful people! If you don’t want to deal with an extra few thousand partying teenagers, November and December are good months to go.
Vacation Packages to Cancun Mexico – Having Fun
If you’re visiting Cancun, chances are you’re arriving there by plane. Cancun Airport is the busiest airport in the Caribbean – not surprising since over 20% of Mexico’s tourist dollars comes from that island resort.
Cancun Airport is also considered the door to the Mundo Maya, the world of the Maya.
If you’re planning a trip to Cancun, make sure you check out the website for the airport. Check out their transport section as well. With the state of the economy like it is and like it will be for the next few years, they are offering some excellent deals on taking you to the hotel of your choice.
Just a little bit south of Cancun is Cozumel – Mexico’s largest island. If you’re going to be in Cancun, there are two sites you should not miss – Cozumel, and the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. In Cozumel, you can snorkel over two reefs – indeed, if you’re a scuba diver you’ll probably prefer Cozumel to Cancun.
