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Q: Is the water and ice at hotels and
restaurants safe?
A: All the facilities,
hotels and restaurants that we feature in our tours
utilize purified water and ice. Purified water is
always provided in your room.
Q: Is the food safe? Is the
food spicy?
A: We offer you menus
consistent with the region. You tour director will
advise you of precautions for avoiding food illnesses.
The menus vary from seafood, beef or chicken. You
will not find dishes similar to those in the Mexican
Restaurants in the USA. Food is not spicy, but, you
will always find condiments on the side to be added
at your discretion.
Q: Are drinks included? Liquor?
A: Liquor is included
with some meals. Soft drinks, coffee or tea are always
provided.
Q: What should I pack?
A: Pack light with casual,
comfortable, layered clothing. Comfortable walking
shoes are a must. We travel through different climatic
regions, sea level to high mountain elevation. A light
jacket is always recommended. One bag per person is
acceptable on our tours. Carry-on storage on board
is smaller than the typical airline space.
Q: What are the hotels like?
A: Our hotels are the
best available in the region, deluxe to tourist class.
Mountain lodges are in line with the theme of the
tour and provide individual cabins and facilities.
Q: Do I need a passport?
A: It is the policy
of A Closer Look Tours that all travelers must carry
proof of US Citizenship in the form of a passport.
(Drivers license or voter registration are not a proof
of citizenship.) Minors require a notarized proof
of parental consent for entry into Mexico. Alien residents
and foreign visitors require a passport and possibly
a Mexican Visa (consult a Mexican Consulate office).
Q: Health and Safety?
A: Violence is not a
way of life in Mexico. As with any travel, common
sense should prevail. This means not flashing wealth,
avoiding being arrogant, abusive or demanding, and
observing casual prudence. Undeniably, you'll encounter
poverty, for some tours are in developing areas. Small
medical clinics and hospitals are always within a
short distance. Your tour director will know where
to seek assistance if it is needed. Sun tan lotion
is highly recommended. Insects and other pests are
usually not a common concern.
Q: Do we need insurance?
A: We strongly recommend
Travel and Trip Cancellation Insurance to cover your
unforeseen circumstances.
Q: How much money should I
bring?
A: Your tour price includes
nearly all features. You only need money for souvenirs,
personal items and additional incidental tipping.
Credit cards are accepted in hotels but not normally
by local vendors. U.S. Dollars are welcome but preferably
in small denominations. We will stop at the border
where you can buy a small amount of foreign currency
for incidental purchases from street vendors. Traveler's
Checks and bills in large denominations are not readily
accepted in remote areas.
Q: What about traveling in
a motorcoach?
A: We only have deluxe
US motorcoaches which are equipped with bathroom facilities,
comfortable reclining seats well spaced for leg comfort,
and video monitors. Daily traveling time varies. We
provide frequent stops for a leg stretch and smoking
breaks. Bottled water is always available on the motorcoach.
Q: Handicap accomodations?
A: Mexico is just beginning
to accommodate handicapped individuals and American
A.D.A. provisions are not applicable. Some places
have ramps but no rooms adapted for wheelchairs. You
must have self mobility knowing the circumstances
of the different lodging. Some walking is necessary
for your full enjoyment of the tour sightseeing and
some step climbing. There is no problem with personal
medication but always bring along your doctor's prescription |
