Experts urge informed planning for spring break in Mexico after cartel-related violence

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Experts urge informed planning for spring break in Mexico after cartel-related violence

With spring break on the horizon, travelers may be reassessing their plans to vacation in Mexico after recent cartel-related violence broke out in parts of the country.

Planning a vacation? CAA says Mexico OK, Middle East a no-go

After weeks filled with global conflicts, travellers may be rethinking their vacations — but whether they should reschedule or not depends on the destination. It has been two weeks since tourists in areas of Mexico were put under a shelter-in-place order due to cartel violence, including in the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta. Terry Kaszas, general manager of travel services at CAA Saskatchewan, said everything is “back to business as usual,” af…

The Spring Break Pivot: Mexico Edition

​ I, like a few of you, had plans for a relaxing week in Mexico this spring break. My plan was to fly into Puerto Vallarta with some friends and spend most of the time in Sayulita. As someone who had never been to Mexico before, I was excited to experience its beautiful beaches, delicious food, and vibrant culture. However, now that Puerto Vallarta has recently become the subject of some scary news, I’ve had to make a last-minute spring break pi…