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I said this in another post... I just got back from Cancun March 7th. I have been there about 8 times. The only change I saw was seeing military and more police. However, they weren't everywhere to where you'd be frightened. It was fine, really. There is crime everywhere and anywhere you go. Just make smart decisions, like staying together, or mostly going out of the resort during the day light. Unless, something comes up from now till then (like a war breaks out) I say go ahead and have a grand honeymoon, you'll love it!
Actually, I just re-read that you'll be in an all inclusive, so you won't really need to leave your resort anyway. I think it's very safe among the resorts.
We're also going to Mexico for our honeymoon. (We actually leave in 4 days.)
I've been advised that the resort areas are very 'Americanized,' and there's not as much to worry about. We only plan on venturing out a few times, and all will be during daylight and (mostly) in large groups. I think everything will be fine, if you're smart about where you go and when.
I'm sure everything will be fine for you. We were in the exact same situation. Mainly it boiled down to both sets of parents were a little worried and I have to admit we were a little freaked out as well. Mexico relies very heavily on tourism as a source of income. My mom (I love her more than anything) has always been the worrier. (This is the same woman that thought every new product that came out growing up would cause cancer...love you mom!) :) She thinks that since they rely on the money from tourism they aren't leaking as much out to the media of what is really going on there. As conspiracy theorist as that is, we can't control what another country's media wants or doesn't want us to know.
We wrestled back and forth with the decision because we would lose a little bit of money in the process if we switched. We finally decided just yesterday to change our trip and are now going to Negril, Jamaica. From all the comments on here from people getting back, I am sure that Mexico will be fine, especially the tourist areas. This was just a tough personal decision we had to make. It came down to not knowing what the situation in Mexico will be like by the time our wedding in July rolls around. It could be a whole lot better, or it could be a whole lot worse, and we can't control it, so I didn't want to take the chance. I would say just trust your instincts!!!
Some close friends of mine just returned from their honeymoon at an all-inclusive outside of Cancun. They loved it! They said they only left the resort once. I'm sure you will be fine. Those resorts are pretty secure and have tons of restaurants and bars for you to choose from.
If you are more interested in going to a place where you leave the resort a lot to experience the local culture, I would consider a change. However, if you just want to kick back in the sun and drink maragitas I think you will be just fine!!!
I have been to Mexico tons of times but have to add that we chose a different location recently because of the unrest and what T found out from business associates in Latin America.
Usually the mayan corridor is very safe. Stick to that area,side with cancun airport. I would not venture off the beaten path. I have friends who recently returned and they told me that there is definitely a military presence, which would have me uneasy. I bet the all inclusives are fine. Areas I would avoid are Rocky Point, and border areas...I bet the touristy areas are ok, but if it were me, I'd stick to mayan corridor.
We love this place but T and I won't be going back unless the country becomes stable again.
We went over the border to the area just before Ensenada MX in mid January as a lot of this stuff was coming down. I even took my teens and FIL's. We were all just fine with no incidents, but I will say I didn't let the kids away from me at all while we shopped/dinned and even I didn't stray from my really tough looking FI.
We didn't take our honeymoon in Mexico but we got married in Mexico and, in fact, we live in Mexico! I have to say I believe the U.S. media has hyped up the situation here, which is in fact serious, but not in the way it is sometimes depicted. Murders are up, the military is here and there... but the fact is that unless you befriend some narco on your honeymoon, you should be fine. Tourists (especially at all-inclusive resorts) are not the desired targets.
P.S. Would you believe on our honeymoon in Europe I got my purse snatched? And nothing like that has ever happened to me in "scary" Mexico City? Ha!
Thanks for all the feedback and advice on this post. I'm definitly nervous, fiance says we will be fine. We're staying at the all inclusive 15 minutes from Cancun and being at a resort makes me feel safer. What about when we fly in and out of Cancun though?
I guess my fears are the "what ifs?" and the chance that security/violence threats have increased. I've traveled a lot for work and pleasure - including international and always felt safe. But for some reason I feel uneasy about this.
I've been mugged before - right in front of my apartment. I'm just fearful that things will get worse and something could happen to us.
I guess I need to listen to my gut and go with it.
still going in April, but to cancun area.
i think the area to stay away from is the border cities.
I am sure you will be fine since you are in Cancun... since you have already booked the trip it makes it a little hard. We were toying with the idea of taking our honeymoon in Mexico but are not now b/c of this hype. I just don't want it in the back of my head... but I admit that if we already booked it we would probaby still go.
I am feeling the same way-we are planning to stay near Playa del Carmen at the end of June and I am nervous. I don't want to stay on the resort the whole entire time either, so I am not sure if we are better off to go somewhere else? I just emailed our travel agent to see what she says about the whole situation!
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I'd say everyone should be fine if you stick to the well Americanized tourist areas, we went to Cozumel for our honeymoon and didn't even see much of a police presence there. As long as you're not in drug riddled Juarez or the other cities that are being taken over by the drug cartels then I wouldn't worry too much. Just don't stray too far and you should have a great honeymoon.
i thought i would share what our travel agent said about this-of course i'm not sure she would say dont go, but if we didn't go to mexico we'd go somewhere else so I'm sure she would be honest:
I know there have been some reports that sounded bad regarding Mexico, but the violence is mainly in the border area. As a matter of fact, (a girl we know) just returned from Puerto Vallarta and she said they felt very safe the whole time. The resort areas are very safe and the tourist areas have remained safe. It is never recommended that you wonder off into the residential area even if there is no violence reported. The resort areas that are nearest the border are still 600 miles away. I have contacted the representative for The Royal and they assured me that they have had no violence reported in their area. I included the address for the State Department so that you can read the travel alert they have posted. Be aware that this is a travel alert and not a travel warning.
The address is: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3028.html
LIke many others have said, I'm sure you'll be safe in a resort area, but I can sense the worry in your tone and wanted to chime in. My fiance and I are not going to Mexcio (we're going to St. Lucia) but I had a planned and fully paid for trip to Cancun scheduled with some girlfriends for the end of April. Everyone (all our parents, bfs husbands and especially my fiance) were on our backs about how dangerous it is there right now and how we shouldn't go. We hemmed and hawed for a long time, but after my fiance watched some news thing about Cancun last week he finally convinced me to change our trip. I was worried too but was trying to ignore my unease. We just changed our trip and honestly, even though I'm bummed, I feel a lot better. I know there's danger anywhere you go, and I know resort areas are generally very safe, and many tourists are still goint to Mexico and reporting that it's been awesome, but I had a bad feeling like you do, and I'm glad we changed it. If you can find a different place and not lose any money, I probably would change it if I were you. Even if nothing happens, you want to be able to really relax and enjoy your honeymoon, not constantly worry about being safe. You can find just as nice of a place in any of the Carribean, so if you're as concerned as it sounds like you are, I'd say it's not worth it just to stick with Mexico. Change your spot and breathe a sigh of relief, like we did!
This is an interesting topic as I am scheduled to go to an all-inclusive resort outside of Cancun for one of my best friend's wedding in May. In my group of friends that is going, everyone's parents have been worried about this, but so far, no one has chosen to cancel plans. I'm a little nervous too, but so far we are still going. I think I'll just keep monitoring the situation for now!
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I have really been looking into planning a honeymoon in Mexico as well. I am alarmed by the reports of violence, but please keep in mind everyon that this violence is all drug related! The Mexican government is finally cracking down on drug cartels, so there is major upheavel within these drug organizations. People who are being killed are those involved in the trade or military/police officers. Things really are bad along the US/Mexico border! My family lives in South Texas, and things in Mexico are bad. Do not go to the border areas.
An American tourist is not their target, though! Especially in areas like Cancun or Puerto Vallarta. But, of course, a woman should always go with her gut feeling! If you really feel something is not right, do not go!
I'm just upset b/c my wedding is in December, and the Bahamas area will be too cool for us to go there, right? Anyone go to the Bahamas/St. Lucia during the winter? Can you really enjoy the beaches at this time?
Boy, this is a tough one isn't it? Things seem to be geting worse down there, not better. Allot of people like the idea of going into town to shop and explore to, and not just being confined to a resort.
I look at it this way, even if there is a small percentage of something bad happening - if it happens to you, it becomes 100%. And even if nothing happens, who wants the anxiety for you (and your loved ones) hanging over your head at a time when you should feel the most relaxed. Have you considered other places close to home like Jamaica, Costa Rica, or the Carribean? They may have many of the same things you are looking for without all the worry. Good luck! I hope you have fun.
Oh, PS to Gracez - I am not sure about Saint Lucia, but December is the start of what Costa Rica considers to be their "summer". December is one of their nicest months!
OK I am so out of the loop! I didn't know about any of this and we are going in June for our honeymoon along with my 4 year old son. I am really going to have to look into where this is going on and if it is on the other side of the country than I probably won't be so worried about it but, if it is anywhere near Cancun I cannot chance our lives like that. Thanks for the update that seems to have been going on for awhile.
It might be okay since you'll be at an all-inclusive? I went on a cruise to Mexico Riviera for my honeymoon, despite the talk of sinking ships and pirates, and had a blast. I wonder if it's like choosing a place to live - safe being relative to the person. If you feel comfortable, then you won't feel anxious during your trip. Glad to hear that you're informed of the situation and trying to make a good decision. :)
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My fiance and I are all set for our honeymoon in Mexico after our May 23 wedding, staying at an all inclusive 15 minutes from Cancun. And the travel advisories against traveling there are starting to wear on me. We can change our plans and use the deposit towards another trip, same with the airline miles being reissued (which will probably cost us $400 when all said and done).
My question/contemplation is do we continue on with our honeymoon and listen to the travel agent who says its safe? Or listen to all the warnings out there, including ones from the US government? And change our plans?
What are other brides doing?
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