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Beach Parasailing Mazatlan

Tips For An Affordable Mazatlan Vacation

Post author:Jerrie
Post published:August 19, 2021
Post category:Mazatlan Mexico Travel Tips

Those of you that follow our travels know that we had the unfortunate mishap of Jerrie taking a fall and breaking her leg on our last trip to Mazatlán. While it has been a bit of an ordeal with the healing taking longer than either of us expected, we are happy to report she is doing well with healing slow but steady. Which brings us to our next trip! Ironically, our next scheduled trip is back to Mazatlán this Fall. We’ve recently canceled trips to Las Vegas and Isla Mujeres and are cautiously optimistic we will not have to cancel Mazatlán. We are carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will decide as…

Mexico Customs Form

Tips to Speed Up the Customs & Immigration Process

Post author:Jerrie
Post published:April 20, 2021
Post category:Customs & Immigration Mexico Travel Tips

A few tips and tricks we've learned along the way. Apply for Global Entry. If you plan to travel out of the U.S. on more than one occasion, applying for Global Entry is one of the best things you can do to speed up the immigration and customs process returning to the U.S. It also includes TSA Pre-Check, another great perk. We've found it to be well worth the $100 application fee, which is good for five years. The first time you apply, you will need to go to the closest Global Entry office for an in-person interview, which was no big deal. We both recently renewed our Global Entry online, and…

Tips & Necessary Forms to Enter & Exit Mexico

Post author:Jerrie
Post published:April 15, 2021
Post category:Customs & Immigration Mexico Travel Tips

The requirements for traveling to and from Mexico can be confusing to first-time travelers. And with COVID-19, there are few extra steps you need to take to enter Mexico and to return to the U.S. Here are some tips from our most recent trip that may help you plan ahead and be prepared. Keep in mind that things can change, especially with COVID-19. However, here are a few suggestions to consider. It's always a good idea to check the website of your destination airport for location specific information. Upon arrival in Mexico Have everything you need for customs and immigration out and handy before de-boarding. This will save you from fumbling to…