Monday, April 27, 2009

Cancun, a Gay Travel Guide and Tips

By Ricardo d Argence

You're going to have a great time on your vacation in Cancun! To get ready, you need to evaluate both the time and the money available to you: You can take a four-day cruise or longer, or you can fly to your destination. If you are going with a friend, be certain that you agree on limitations, and then have fun making plans!

Usually a cruise to Cancun will either leave from Galveston or Miami. Usually the ships are going to leave for Cancun in the evening time. Most of the ships that leave from the western area of the U.S. will end up taking you to Mexican Riviera.

Planning on flying? If you book the flight as well as the hotel together you can really save some money. Using a travel agent is okay, but if you do so, ensure that they lay out all that will be included in the cost you are paying for your vacation.

It's a good idea to figure out whether you are going to Cancun Calica or to Cancun Playa del Carmen. Both are great options. Calica will offer great beaches, a wonderful night life, and tours of historic ruins and interesting nature parks. On the other hand, Playa del Carmen is a town on the beach. You can check out tropical forests, enjoy touring some ruins, or even check out the biosphere reserve.

Of course take sunscreen with you. Since you'll probably end up in the water while you are vacationing in Cancun, it's probably a good idea to go with sunscreen that is waterproof.

Make sure you contact the service provider for your cell phone. Find out what you'll be paying to roam in Mexico. This is important if you are going to stay in touch with your office or with those you care about.

The large part of your money should be put into traveler's checks. Although places are happy to take American dollars, you may want pesos. If you decide to exchange for them, ensure you go to a good bank. Keep the traveler's checks and the theft info on them separate. Ensure that theft protection is on all your credit cards you have with you. Never tear your pesos or take any that are ripped, since the government won't honor them if they are damaged.

You should be tipping your night club service, wait service, and the hotel staff. Usually ten to fifteen percent is a good rule of thumb.

If you are going to travel by cab, let them know where you are going and come up with an agreed upon price. You don't have to tip the cab driver.

Walking may be fun, but never go walking by yourself. You also need to keep in mind that pedestrians are not given any right of way, so you must be very careful and watch out for yourself.

Consider talking to the staff at your hotel to find out great places to visit. For great gay nightlife, the Karamba club is one that is excellent to visit.

It doesn't matter how you plan to travel, ensure you check into any restrictions on your luggage. This can include restrictions on size, pieces to carry, and the weight of the luggage. It's a good idea to find out about boarding restrictions that may be imposed as well. Great vacations are planned well. Have a great time getting the trip together and then everything will go smoothly for you while you are on your vacation.

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