Travel to Mexico on the Cheap – Mexican Vacations for Budget Travelers

Travel to Mexico on the Cheap – Mexican Vacations for Budget Travelers

Article by Martha M Lapinski

Are you ready for an exciting vacation with a destination close to home? Think about spending some time in Mexico. The country offers many exciting things to do and see. The rich history of Mexico makes this country an educational treat as well as fun for everyone.

When we talk about visiting Mexico there are several ways to do it. Depending on where you are going once you enter the country, you and your family don’t have to automatically spring for air fare. Mexico has the distinct advantage of being a part of our continent and right below the United States.

Travel to Mexico can be accomplished by car, bus, or airplane. Tours to Mexico give day trippers or weekend vacationers a chance to sample what the country has to offer without making a commitment to a longer stay. Bus tours are economical even if more than one person is traveling with you. Church groups or other organizations can book a tour and get a discount.

If you live in California, travel to Mexico is a car ride away. Look for deals on rental cars for the trip. When you book of a week or more, the price per day goes down and you may even get a day or two for free. People that don’t like to travel by plane can still see the wonders of Mexico.

Airfare deals to Mexico can be found at travel agencies and on the Internet. The months preceding peak travel times are teeming with discount offers from every travel company. Don’t get pulled in by the first good deal you see. If Mexico is your destination for this year’s vacation, shop around and compare the fine print so that you know you are making the best use of your money.

Companies like Travelocity offer airfare packages to Mexico from several cities in the United States. They try to use that lawn gnome to draw you in, but their deals do have merit. Check out their prices for hotel and airfare to Mexico. Once again, the longer you stay, they better the deals.

Traveling with a large group can be fun and an organizational nightmare. Customer service is extremely important. Try Expedia.com. They have been rated number one in customer service by their customers. That says a lot. Foreign travel can be anything but pleasant when you have travel issues. Work with a company that can alleviate that stress from the beginning.

Travel auctions also offer deals for consumers. They operate just the way the name implies. Customers bid on travel packages that include airfare, hotel, or both. Depending on the type of auction, the top one or two bids will get the chance to purchase the trip at the bidding price or a lower one.

Before bidding, read the agreement you are entering into with the site. Most people just glance over these, but there is useful information there that can save you heartache down the road from misunderstandings. These travel auction deals, like purchasing trips on the other sites, are for a specified time. Travel plans need to be as firm as possible or you could end up with a trip you can’t use.

As of the beginning of 2007, travel to places that we used to go with a birth certificate, will require a passport. Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada, and Central and South America will all require a passport to enter the country. The good part is that there are no immunizations or other medical requirements that go along with the passport. For adventure seekers, talk with a knowledgeable guide if you plan on doing any jungle travel. They may suggest some type of medical precautions in case you encounter any problems there.

When you get to Mexico, they will give you a travel visa issued for the length of time you are planning to stay. If the itinerary changes, have that travel pass amended so you won’t get into trouble with the authorities or have trouble getting out of the country. Exchange your money as soon as you arrive so you can make full use of the exchange rate to save money during your trip.

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