Dec 31

The Grupo Mayan resorts know that travel can sometimes be stressful and lead to a bad travel experience. We want all of your travel memories, especially your Grupo Mayan travel experiences, to be the best they can be. Here are four big travel tips for every vacation.

  •      Prepare - The more prepared you are for your trip; the less likely you are to suffer frustration when you arrive.  A good start is to ensure you have most of your plans pre-booked. Usually when you arrive you’ll be exhausted, and often it will be in the evening, so as a minimum it’s a good idea to have your first night or two in each city booked. And check the city tourist websites prior to booking to see if there are local events being held at the time of your travel, as this can affect availability and price. Otherwise you can still bargain hunt when pre-booking by using a price comparison site.
  •      Pack Light - One of the major frustrations when traveling, warn the Grupo Mayan travel pros, can be having too much luggage or the wrong kind.  The most important travel tip the Grupo Mayan travel experts can give you is the age-old advice to pack light. Check expected temperatures before you go; you’ll almost always need at least one warmer jacket. Choose one that is warm, but not too bulky.  If you are traveling with a partner, combining your luggage into one medium or large case can be a great decision. If you find you’re picking up items on your travels, and running out of room, it’s usually extremely easy to pick up a cheap knock-off bag on wheels that will allow you extra carrying room.
  •      Pack Right : If you are traveling in an urban area, say the Grupo Mayan pros, you will want to have luggage on wheels. This type of luggage is the easiest to pull and maneuver through large airports, customs, and other areas. But, for rural areas you might want to consider a backpack. It is much more practical and has does not have as high a theft risk as expensive luggage. If you take a backpack, make sure it’s sturdy, and can be kept secure. Don’t keep items of value in any external pockets.
  •      Travel Wise : It is important to always stay with your luggage. If you stop at anytime to make arrangements keep a hand on your bags if possible. Un-attended luggage is the number one type of luggage to be stolen in high traffic areas, warn the Grupo Mayan travel pros. When possible you should carry your passports with you at all times. In many parts of the world credit card fraud is widespread. While you’ll usually want to take a credit card with you, try to use it cautiously to lessen the chances of the number falling into the wrong hands. It’s a good idea to try and pay for transportation, dining, and other places where a person can easily get your card number with cash withdrawn from an ATM. Do your best not to let your credit card out of your sight or hands.

The Grupo Mayan travel pros hope the above travel tips help keep you and your family safe on all of your travel adventures.

Dec 30

The Grupo Mayan staff, along with many of our visitors, has noticed the increasing price of airline travel. As airlines charge more and more their customers are suffering and many make the decision to stay home. Here are some great tips from the Grupo Mayan staff on finding cheap tickets for your next business trip or holiday.

One of the greatest advances the Internet has offered travelers, says the Grupo Mayan experts, is the ability to book their own flights online. Using the right sites and comparing prices will usually save you big. You will find deep discounts on some of these web based booking sites.

If possible, you should book your flight as soon as you know you will be traveling. The earlier a flight a booked the better the discounts will be. You will find great deals, say the Grupo Mayan pros, when booking early. The same flight you book at a deep discount will increase in price the closer it comes to your departure date. Many people think they should watch a good price to see if it gets better. According to the Grupo Mayan pros this will just end up costing you more money.

Another way to find cheap airline tickets is to search the Internet for online services that show you comparison airline prices. Some sites will allow you to enter your destination and travel information and will show you a spreadsheet of fare choices. The Grupo Mayan travel pros urge you to check the information associated with each flight. A flight may be hundreds of dollars cheaper because it has 2 layovers. These web sites typically give you all the information you need to make your travel decisions. Some sites even give their frequent customers a rebate at the end of every year.

The Grupo Mayan travel pros warn our guests to ensure they have all the facts before booking their flight. A flight may be discounted for a multitude of reasons and you will want to know what those reasons are. Cheap fares usually have very stringent restrictions and often cannot be changed in any way.

Frequent flyers will want to sign up for any newsletters offered by the travel Internet sites they like. The newsletters are usually sent weekly and offer all kinds of special deals and travel incentives. These newsletters come directly to your e-mailbox allowing you to delete them if they do not contain any deals that interest you.

The Grupo Mayan travel experts feel sure that guests who follow the above tips will find the cheapest airline fares available. It is important to check several sites even if you find a site that gives you comparison fares. Some sites offer better deals for certain airlines or certain types of travel. For example, a site might have great deals on two major carriers but not give the lowest fare for the airline you are looking for.

The Grupo Mayan resort staff hopes the above information will help you book airline fares for you next Grupo Mayan vacation.

Dec 29

Many Grupo Mayan guests are constantly looking for adventure. While on vacation with Grupo Mayan or on a separate holiday these guests look for out of the ordinary adventures. In Mexico and in many other locations Grupo Mayan guests find themselves trekking across a lovely countryside, up steep mountains, and seeing once in lifetime attractions that can only be reached on foot.

The Grupo Mayan staff suggests adventure travelers who will be hiking and backpacking purchase backpacking travel insurance. This insurance is more specific than general travel insurance and much cheaper.

Grupo Mayan guests may wonder why this type of insurance is important. Well, it can be challenging to deal with all that Mother Nature and the mountains may bring. You need adequate equipment and you must pay attention to the maps and trails. If they are not marked, it is not a good idea to try climbing them because they can be very dangerous. Besides, wherever you go, you should research and gather information related to possible hazards or accidents in the area and to the weather conditions. Having the security of insurance will allow you to truly enjoy your adventure vacation.

Even if you are prepared and informed, warn the Grupo Mayan travel pros, in the mountains the unexpected can occur at any time. This uncertainty means you should not go on a hiking adventure in a foreign location without taking out insurance because any area of the mountains can represent a challenge. Some forms of insurance even cover cancelled flights and other travel hazards.

The main reason to purchase this type of insurance, say the Grupo Mayan travel pros, is that it will cover many medical emergencies if you become injured or hurt high up in the mountains. Medical bills can be very costly in other countries. Another unwanted event that warrants insurance is the possibility of hurting somebody by mistake during your trip. In this case, the insurance you purchase can cover the costs that you would have otherwise paid out of your pocket.

It is very difficult to keep an eye on your possessions if you go climbing say the Grupo Mayan travel pros. For example, you are on a cliff and you have left your backpack in a trail shelter. Due to the difficulty of the trail, you may not take with you precious possessions like your cell phone, camera, money, or even laptop. There are countries in the world where these gadgets are still rare. Local people may be curious and if they do not steal them, they can put them out of order, trying to make them work.

Insurance for hiking and backpacking adventure travel can also help with lost documents and the insurance company will have your travel itinerary if an emergency arises. Hopefully you will never become injured on a vacation and find yourself in need of medical services but with added adventure comes added dangers. It is much better, say the Grupo Mayan travel pros, to be prepared before leaving for your adventure destination.

Dec 25

Golfers from all over the world arrive in Mexico to play at one of Grupo Mayan Resortís world class golf courses.  Travel with golf clubs offers many unique challenges.  Grupo Mayan offers guests the following tips as they plan for their vacation.

Prepare golf clubs for transit during travel.  Airplane transit can be damaging to clubs.  The most important step you can take to protect the investment you have made in your clubs is to purchase a travel bag.  Travel bags are available in both hard and soft styles.  Hard travel bags offer your clubs the most protection as they are similar to an inflexible suitcase.  The majority of golf pros use hard bags for their clubs when traveling.  Soft sided bags, while less expensive, will not shield your clubs from damage.  The Grupo Mayan suggests all golf travelers pack their clubs in a hard sided travel bag.

Pack with care.  Clubs must be packed properly.  Do not throw your clubs into the travel bag or leave them loose.  You will want to pack your clubs in your golf bag and then place them in the travel bag.  Some golf bags have head covers and these should be placed on the bag for travel.  If your bag does not have a head cover you should wrap your clubs in golf towels or rain gear; any cloth items you are packing will work to protect the clubs. You may also use the extra space in the travel bag to pack shoes, hats, and other golf accessories.

Check your clubs at the airport.  While you will not want to lug your heavy travel bag through airports, airlines also have size restrictions for carryon baggage.  Carrying your clubs on the plane could also pose a safety hazard.  If you have taken the precaution of purchasing a travel bag your clubs should make the journey to your Grupo Mayan destination safely.

Be prepared.  No one wants to lose their luggage while traveling but the reality is that on occasion bags are lost or misplaced.  We suggest you insure your clubs under your homeownerís policy in the event of loss or damage.  If any problems arise in transit, the staff of your Grupo Mayan resort will help you resolve them in any way they can.

All Grupo Mayan golf resorts offer guests the unique option of reserving tee times before your arrival.  You can visit the Grupo Mayan web site from home to schedule tee times that fit in with your vacation schedule. The website will also give you information about the course such as the number of holes and difficulty levels.  Driving range, putting green, pro shop, and golf academy details are just a mouse click away.

Grupo Mayan wants your golfing vacation to be one you will always remember.  We hope the above tips will help you to prepare and travel with your golf clubs. Please contact your Grupo Mayan resort if we can be of further service.

Dec 12

The Grupo Mayan staff looks forward to having you as our guest on your next holiday.  Our Grupo Mayan travel professionals have a few tips to make planning your Grupo Mayan holiday.

The Grupo Mayan travel planners are the best choice for scheduling your holiday.  Our professionals are familiar with all that our resorts have to offer and can help you plan the perfect holiday based on what you want to do.  If you want to play golf or tennis they will suggest the right resorts for you. If you are more interested in touring historical Mexico they will be able to accommodate your needs.

The Grupo Mayan resorts also provide special travel planners for our business and corporate guests.  Our business planners can work with you to reserve blocks of guest rooms, conference facilities, and arrange for you to have the needed technology at your meeting.  Meals and activities can also be planned with the wonderful Grupo Mayan business planners.

With our travel professionals and business planners we also offer wedding planners at the Grupo Mayan resorts.  If you are planning a destination wedding at one of the Grupo Mayan resorts our weeding planners will work closely with you to make sure your needs are met.  From the rehearsal dinner to the reception, the Grupo Mayan wedding planners will be with our brides all the way.

As you are planning your Grupo Mayan vacation you might enjoy knowing what activities we offer and what the local area has to offer.  When scheduling your vacation with the Grupo Mayan professionals you can request information on the resort and the local area.  When you receive the information you can tentatively plan activities you would like to do. Remember to be flexible. When you arrive in Mexico you may find your plans change and you are more interested in other activities.

The best travel tip the Grupo Mayan staff can offer our guests is to not over plan your holiday.  Many guests have the tendency to try to fit everything into their schedule leaving no time for rest and relaxation.  Over packed vacations are not fun and can become very stressful.  If you find you have scheduled too many activities for you and your family you should cancel some of them.  One of the wonderful things about the Grupo Mayan resorts is that you do not have to plan a thing and you will still have a great vacation.

For our golfers the Grupo Mayan resorts offer the option to pre-book your tee times before your vacation. This is a great tool that allows you to plan your vacation.  Guests can visit the Grupo Mayan web site and pre-book tee times that fit into their vacation schedule.

The Grupo Mayan staff will be happy to welcome you to our resorts. Anything you find you need while at our resorts will be provided for by our wonderful staff members. The Grupo Mayan resorts are Mexicoís premier destinations for a good reason: we have the best staff in the world.

Dec 1

As you plan for your Grupo Mayan vacation you will want to spend some time planning what you will pack. The Grupo Mayan travel professionals have a few tips to make your packing go smoothly.

  • Place all heavy items on the bottom of your suitcase.  Make sure that not all of your heavy items are not on one side of your suitcase.  The Grupo Mayan pros say the proper packing order is heavy items like shoes and coats on the bottom, mid-weight items in the middle, and light items on top.
  • Plastic bags are the best way to keep travel items organized.  The Grupo Mayan travel pros say to use separate plastic bags for toiletries, medicines, and other items.  This storage method will stop leaks and keep similar items together.  No one want to be digging around their suitcase for a small item.
  • Rolling your clothes is a great way to pack.  Rolled clothes wrinkle less and take up less room in your suitcase.
  • Not all of your clothes can be rolled, say the Grupo Mayan travel professionals. Heavy or bulky items can be put in compression bags.  More delicate items should be wrapped in tissue paper before packing.
  • The extra large plastic bags are great to carry for dirty laundry.  Once sealed they will not allow odors to seep onto your other clothes.  You can also stuff some dryer sheets in your suitcase to keep it smelling fresh.
  • Keep a running packing list.  Make a list of all of the items you will be packing, say the Grupo Mayan travel professionals, and mark things off as you pack them.  This is a great way to keep organized if you are packing for an entire family.
  • Make sure you have the right chargers for all of your cell phones, camcorders, and any other electronics you will be bringing on your trip.
  • Speak with your doctor and get extra prescriptions to carry with you.  For all of the medicine you will be traveling with you must have the original labels attached in order to get through customs.
  • Make copies of all of your travelersí checks and other travel documents, urge the Grupo Mayan pros.  You should leave an extra copy of all documents with a family member while you are traveling in case of emergency.
  • The night before departure make a list of all of the bags you will be carrying with you.  This list will help as you pack the car to head for the airport.  It is no fun to get to the airport and find you left behind an important suitcase.

The Grupo Mayan travel professionals also urge you to pack all of your tennis and golf gear in the appropriate travel bags.  Sports stores sell travel golf bags and special traveling cases are also available for tennis rackets.

Once you are packed and in the air it will not be much longer until we are welcoming you to Grupo Mayan paradise.