Holiday planning isn’t easy. Not only do you have the logistics to square away, but there’s also the immense pressure of picking somewhere you’ll actually enjoy going to. When holidays are getting less and less affordable, getting it right first time is more important than ever. Which is why today, we’re talking about Mexico.
Mexico is, in so many words, stunning. It’s a place that should be on everyone’s bucket list, whether they’re a fan of coastal bliss or thrumming inner-city hustle-and-bustle. There’s ancient history, not-so-ancient history, boundary-pushing cultural heavyweights and, of course, that glorious Mexico sunshine. So here’s how you put all that together to make a holiday you’ll never, ever forget.
Choose Your Destination And Timing
Straight to business, with the two most fundamentally important parts of your trip to consider: destination and timing. Mexico offers very different experiences, depending on where you send yourself regionally, and when you do so.
In terms of place, you’ll have drastically different cultural experiences in the Caribbean coast against the central highlands, and again against Mexico’s Pacific coast. The Dreams Sapphire resort and spa in Puerto Morelos will give you that quintessential sun-and-sea pamper-fest you might expect from a Caribbean getaway, while a hostel experience in Oaxaca will give you an entirely different rocket-fuel ride through indigenous culture. As for the ‘when’, this is dictated more by traditions and holidays than anything else; research, and find your ideal!
Travel Logistics and Legality
Another key consideration to get under your belt is your obligations as a traveller – meaning, how to safely get into and out of Mexico without falling foul of any laws. Luckily for you, this is easier than it sounds, not in the least because you do not need a visa to visit Mexico as a tourist. Nonetheless, you may be asked to prove you can afford your Mexico holiday, failure of which to do so could result in your swift return. Depending on your airline, you should also price a ‘departure tax’ into your cash funds!
How To Get Around
Going to Mexico is a major undertaking, and an opportunity well worth seizing. This means being prepared to travel around a little! Careful on this front, though; some areas are less safe for tourists than others. You would do well to stick to better-known parts, and places well-reviewed by prior travellers. Getting between these could be as simple as familiarising yourself with local bus routes.
Make The Most Of Your Experience On The Ground
Finally, how do you make this trip well and truly memorable? Ultimately, by saying yes – at least, to your own instincts. Mexico is a land abundant in experiences, wherever you choose to land; say yes to experiencing them, and to experiencing them authentically. You’ll thank yourself. If you go a little into the red doing so, what’s the harm? That said, maybe some careful budgeting early on will help you in the long run…
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