Just in this season when many are planning summer trips, the State Department has issued several alerts on different very popular destinations, including several in Mexico.
It is important to understand what these alerts mean, as there are different levels of warning, and as a traveler it is better to be informed.
Paradise Mexican beaches are undoubtedly a very popular destination for travelers from the United States, but at this time there are US government advisories and warnings for 30 of the 32 states of the Republic of Mexico.
According to the State Department, six of these warnings are red, that is, of the highest level, indicating that you should not go to this location.
But the same is not true for areas like Cozumel and Cancun, where the alert is at level 2, which recommends traveling, but taking extra precautions.
“I obviously try to come with a lot of caution, with well-guarded business and towns, and I would say it’s safe to come to these areas of Cancun and Quintana Roo,” said one tourist in Cancun.
“We have to be careful wherever we go, but we can’t stay locked in forever,” said Clint Henderson, editorial director of ‘The Points Guy’.
Henderson, editorial director of “The Points Guy,” says tourist areas in Mexico are generally considered fairly safe, and warns people that if they are considering canceling their trip due to one of the Department of condition, you will not be entitled to a refund from the airline or hotel.
Although he reiterates that there are some things consumers can do, starting with calling the airline and hotel and asking them for options.
Sometimes, Henderson added, airlines are flexible and can give you a voucher, but if you call and they don’t help, “hang up and call back,” he said.
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He added that often if you talk to another agent who is more flexible, you might get lucky if you want to make changes.
And before traveling abroad, he also recommends enrolling in the State Department’s “Smart Traveler Enrollment” program, which will allow the embassy to contact you in the event of an emergency.
Another recommendation, before making an international trip, is to always look for hotels and airlines that offer refunds and to make reservations with a credit card that includes travel insurance.