A Mayan Riviera All Inclusive Trip For Two

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Trip to Mexico Checklist

Passport / Insurance Plan # / Flight Ticket and Hotel Voucher
Make sure you have all the proper documentation when embarking on your trip. Double checking that you have everything you need before you leave can save you a world of headache and frustration. It also doesn't hurt to make an extra copy for your travel partner in the event yours somehow goes missing.

Clothing
Make sure you pack a variety of clothing for all sorts of occasions. Some restaurants and clubs won't let you enter with your beach wear so make sure to bring a pair of closed shoes as well as a pair of long pants. It's nice to have a couple different pairs of swim suits and shorts as you tend to go in and out of the water frequently be it a pool or the beach. Shades, a hat and a waterproof watch are also quite handy. A small pocket-sized waterproof bag for your wallet will also save you some trouble.



Sunscreen
The sun down there is significantly hotter then a lot of us are used to in North America and Europe. Buy lots of it and apply liberally. Consider buying sunscreen at home as it can be a quite expensive at the resort and/or attractions. A lot of the eco parks in the Mayan Riviera area (Xel-Ha, Xplor and Xcaret ) don't allow regular sunscreen and require you to use an eco safe (oil free) alternative.



Bug Spray
I can't stress this enough as we were both eaten alive by mosquitoes during our visit. I toughed it out for the first couple of days until I realized how veracious they can be. My feet and ankles looked like they had been attacked by piranhas and I have never been so itchy in my entire life. Do yourself a favour and get plenty of this stuff and apply regularly. Like sunscreen many of the parks require you wear eco safe bug spray (although it doesn't work nearly as good). Do yourself a favour and buy yourself some at home as it tends to be expensive at the resort.



Camera / Charger / and plenty of SD memory sticks
Taking pictures of your adventure is half the fun, and what better way to make your friends jealous then putting up a full album on Facebook to show them your 30 degree weather in November. Priceless!



Snorkel and Mask
A lot of hotels don't provide these pro bono and it's always nicer to have your own anyhow. There is a lot of beautiful sea life out there and it's well worth the 5 dollar purchase at your local mega mart.


Books / Magazines / MP3
Like any trip you are going to be spending a great deal of time in transit, these moments pass much more smoothly with some form of entertainment.

Basic toiletries and any medication you might need
Toothpaste and toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, makeup and whatever else you might need for maintaining good looks and hygiene. Bringing Tylenol and any other medication you might need is also a good idea. Sleeping pills or another calming pharmaceutical can be quite nice for taking long flights.

US Currency
The Mexican tourist industry seems to work predominately with the US dollar, and it wouldn't hurt to have a little extra tipping and spending money. Although it seemed most popular currencies were accepted (Euro, Canadian etc) the Mexican people were more eager to receive US dollars. Stores would give you a better deal with US then straight Paso. (Tequila 9 US or 130 Paso) Bringing one to three hundred dollars will save you time, money and headache.

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Your problems, worries, and stresses of daily life.

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