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Issue 2, February 28, 2012 Daydream Excursions Insider Travel Tips - Our weekly vehicle to share knowledge and help you get the most out of your Dream trips.
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Hello,

I've recently attended a wonderful seminar from AM Resorts, parent company of Secrets, Dreams, Now, and other resorts.  Although, I've completed their training online, there's nothing like being there and hearing the comments "in-between" the slides.  What a great resort operator where there are no wrist bands and no reservations required for specialty restaurants.

Thoughts on last week's edition?  Several of you have previously helped me select travel topics to include here and in my blog.  "Making sense of travel in the media" was selected very often in my blog content survey.  I've decided include one of the most controversial topics in the media to explore next!

This week's article will feature Mexico - Myths and Realities of what's reported in the media with an analysis of what the US State Dept. recommends.  Read on to understand why Mexico is included in with Wyoming and Montana in this week's subject line!

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Feature Article: Mexico: Is it safe to travel there? Where is "there"?

Question: Are people from the US still visiting Mexico and is it safe?

Mexico remains the most popular international destination for U.S. tourists.

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — SECTUR, The Mexican Ministry of Tourism revealed that 2011 was a record breaking year for tourism. 22.67 million international travelers visited Mexico in 2011; this represents an increase of 2 percent on 2010, a 5.7 percent increase on 2009, and a 0.2 percent increase on 2008 – historically Mexico’s best year for international tourism.

Source: MAGIC OF MEXICO TRAVEL NEWS

Note well:  This article is based on tourism and travel media, US State Department data, and my own opinions and experience.  While I can't claim any destination as 100% safe, I will certainly NOT recommended a destination if I was not comfortable planning my own trip there.  Mexico is a large country (rivaling the size of Western Europe), but today we will focus on the tourist region south of Cancun, referred to as Rivera Maya.  I especially enjoy advising, planning, and servicing trips to the Riviera Maya for several reasons:

1) High availability of flights which results in good pricing

2) One of the best selections of All-Inclusive resorts - again good pricing and more importantly, good value for your money
3) Cultural/nature/adventure activities near resorts

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