CANCUN MEXICO TRAVEL TIPS

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Wish you had a nightlight in that strange hotel room? You don't have to pack one. Before you go to bed, turn on the bathroom light, then shut the bathroom door.

To get wet clothes dry overnight, hang them on a coat hanger and hang them in the bathroom - Leave the light on.

You can cut your clothing drying time in half. Roll the wet laundry in a towel, push down hard on the roll, and your washed item is partly dry.

When renting a car, try to obtain two sets of keys. If the rental agency won't give you an extra set, get one made at the nearest hardware store.

Take two teaspoons of Pepto Bismol before each meal and the chances of you getting diarrhea are reduced.

If one parent is planning to visit Mexico and is taking a minor child, remember to get a notarized letter from the other parent granting permission for the child to travel abroad.

Be sure to pack an effective topical antibiotic cream. The smallest scratch or insect bite can quickly become infected. Try "Bactriban" or "Polysporin". To prevent ringworm, the most effective product is "Nizoral" - sold over the counter as an anti-dandruff shampoo.

Most people know to ask for unopened bottled water when traveling, but may not realize that it's all too easy to get sick from ingesting water while showering. The solution: Keep mouthwash in your mouth while showering.

In a restaurant, ask for a bottle of water unopened. Have them open it at the table, and you can be sure you won't get local water, bottled. This will also tell you that they use bottled water to cook and clean with.

Write on the charge slip right away after purchasing something, the amount, items, date, and place of purchase so you can read it when the statement comes at the end of the month.

Oxygen is hard to find in Cancun - $35 USD per tank any size. Delevery $25 each way concentrators $150 USD a week.

If you are staying at an all-inclusive for any length of time it is a good idea to tip the egg-lady at the buffet on your first day. She will remember you. In many resorts the egg-lady is in charge of the breakfest.

FLYING-AIRPORT TIPS

Waiting till the last minute to book is not recommended. Booking late does not necessarily mean there will be a further discount.

There is no stand-by out of Cancun, Cozumel or Merida [unless you work for an airline].

Charters fly in and out on certain days of the week while major carriers fly everyday.

Having to connect in Mexico City to get to Cancun, Cozumel or Merida is no problem and only adds a couple hours of extra travel time depending on how close the connecting flights are.

Mexico City airport is easy to navigate and there are numerous help desks and personnel to assist you in connecting flights.

Your luggage is automatically moved from one airplane to the connecting airplane. You do not have to collect it then recheck it on your connecting flight.

It is a good idea to put suntan lotion on before you leave, especially in the winter months. This is so when you arrive in Mexico you are already prepared and do not have to dig out your lotion.

Wear zip-off pant/shorts so soon as you get off the airplane you can be in shorts.

Under no circumstances should you take any photographs of customs at any airport [especially in the US]. You may end up in security explaining your actions.

Check with your airline for weight restrictions on your luggage, or else you will have to buy the airline's 15 dollar box and put some of your belongings in it!

 
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