May 6

You can buy anything that you will need while at Grupo Mayan Mexican resorts in their local shops. Grupo Mayan travel experts recommend that you bring a first aid kit for those just in case moments that always seem to happen when least expected.  You first aid kit should include: Prescription medication, medication for diarrhea and colds, Tylenol, thermometer, tweezers, antibiotic ointment, alcohol pads, and band aids.
It is much more fun to travel whenever you’re healthy. Grupo Mayan resorts offer basic first aid classes. Here are some of the things that you definitely need to know when traveling. If you get sick, it is most beneficial to take the initiative to regain your health.

For headaches and other types of pain such as premenstrual cramps, or muscle aches Tylenol works wonders. Any non-aspirin pain relievers will sooth: hangovers, bruises, sprains, sore feet, and headaches.

If you get an abrasion, Grupo Mayan health experts suggest cleaning the abrasion with soap or wiping it down with the alcohol pad to prevent infection. A bandage will help the wound stay clean but will not clean it.

If you are one of the unlucky people who suffers from motion sickness, your medication should be taken one hour before you will possibly need it. This can also act as a mild sleep aid if you are having trouble adjusting to time zone changes.

It is quite tempting to push yourself and go, go, go while you’re in Mexico, but if you push too hard you might get sick and end up accomplishing nothing. If you are starting to feel a bit run-down (more than just your basic tired), go lay down in your room, force fluids, and sleep well.

Grupo Mayan health experts agree that more than likely you will end up having diarrhea for a day. Your body has to adjust to a new time zone, new foods, drinks, etc… If you get diarrhea it is nothing to be embarrassed about. To avoid getting diarrhea, Grupo Mayan experts suggest eating yogurt. The natural enzymes in it will allow your system to be eased into the local cuisine.

Then, there is the other side of the pendulum, constipation. Again don’t worry; this is just as prevalent as diarrhea. Grupo Mayan health professionals suggest getting plenty of exercise; eat lots of leafy vegetables, prunes, raw fruits, and bran to make sure that everything comes out all right in the end.

Apr 9

Many travelers, even some of our guests here in Grupo Mayan resorts, make the common mistake of not getting travel insurance before they embark on a vacation package. An untoward incident can occur while traveling which will result to considerable inconvenience to you and ruin a perfectly good vacation.

According to our Grupo Mayan travel experts, travel insurance should be laid down when a trip is booked, which can give you coverage for the duration of the trip. These insurances can be obtained through the help of travel agents, travel insurance companies or even the travel suppliers and companies. Any forms of travel can be covered, even a full-package vacation package in one of our Grupo Mayan resorts.

Our Grupo Mayan experts compiled the following information describing some of the common insurance risks that can be covered by travel insurances.

  • Medical Expenses: One of the more common risks when traveling abroad, travel insurance can cover some medical expenses incurred while on vacation like flu or stomach illness. Pre-existing chronic illnesses or diseases like heart ailments are not covered by travel insurance.
  • Emergency evacuation: Unexpected and uncontrollable events can happen in a destination country for your travel vacation. This includes natural calamities, war or a coup. Our Grupo Mayan experts recommend having travel insurance that will cover such events where travelers have no control of whatsoever.
  • Overseas Funeral Expenses: Tragic mishaps or unfortunate loss can occur to a family or an individual, even when on vacation. Having this coverage can save you and your family the additional difficulty of paying for this and make the situation even worse. It can be grim but our Grupo Mayan experts say that this is a necessity.
  • Accidental injury, dismemberment or even death: These are other tragic mishaps that may occur while on vacation, and would be very convenient of covered by the travel insurance.
  • Cancellation: There may be cases when a plane or even a hotel is suddenly cancelled for whatever reason. Our Grupo Mayan experts says to be prepared for all that by having travel insurance that will cover you so will not have to worry about staying the airport for the rest of the day. This coverage also includes curtailment and delayed departures.
  • Delayed or lost luggage or personal possessions: Lost baggage, documents and even money can be covered, preventing you from going through all the hassles of going through all that.
  • Rental car damage excess: Although rental cars have inclusive insurance, excessive or complete loss in the event of an accident may not be covered. It would be great to have this included in the travel insurance coverage.
Mar 23

The Grupo Mayan travel experts urge all of our guests to always travel safely. Any type of travel has the potential for danger, especially international travel. The Grupo Mayan travel experts have some simple tips you can follow to ensure travel safety.

According to the Grupo Mayan travel professionals the first step to safe travel is to let someone know where you will be at all times. You should let your friends and family have a copy of your itinerary. Include hotel numbers and other pertinent information on the itinerary. You can also register your itinerary online say the Grupo Mayan travel professionals. There are several Internet sites that allow you to put all of your travel information on the Internet in case of an emergency.

The second step toward safe travel is to do your homework. Research information about the country and area to which you will be traveling before your trip say the Grupo Mayan travel professionals. Make an effort to learn about the countryís culture, their language, and their history before your visit. This will not only aid your enjoyment and understanding of the country it will help you be aware of any hidden obstacles or dangers you might face.

Check with the Consular Information Program to find if any warnings have been issued for the country. This program will warn you of any dangers that have been reported to the government. From street crime to terrorist warnings, this program will give you up to date information on the country you will be visiting say the Grupo Mayan travel professionals.

Travel insurance is a must when traveling to foreign countries. You will want to purchase travel insurance that offers medical coverage and cancellation coverage. There are numerous types of polices available and the one you choose will depend on your destination. For example, say the Grupo Mayan travel professionals, if you are traveling to a country with limited medical services you will want to buy an insurance package that provides emergency medical evacuation.

A last tip from the Grupo Mayan travel professionals is to ask around. If you have friends or family members who have visited your destination they will be able to give you a firsthand account of any safety problems they encountered. They will be able to give you great advice on areas to avoid and what to do if a problem arises.

Remember, say the Grupo Mayan travel professionals, a great trip is a safe trip. Be prepared.

Mar 20

Chances are you may have passed when offered travel insurance in the past. However, say the Grupo Mayan travel professionals, this type of insurance makes sense, especially in today´s world. Travel insurance offers both trip cancellation insurance and assistance in case there is an emergency. The Grupo Mayan travel professionals have some quick tips on determining the best type of travel insurance for your needs.

The first step, say the Grupo Mayan travel professionals, is to see what you already have. Look at the insurance coverage you already have to see if it covers medical emergencies while you are traveling, lost luggage, or cancelled flights.

According to the Grupo Mayan travel professionals you should also consider the type of travel insurance you need. This is mostly determined by where you will be traveling. If you are traveling to an unstable area you may feel that you need terrorism insurance or you may need insurance that covers emergency medical evacuations for trips to remote locations. Each different type of coverage you add will affect the cost of the policy. Consider your age, your state of health, and other pertinent factors when determining the type of coverage you need for your trip.

Once you have decided on a policy make sure it includes everything you have deemed necessary before purchasing. You can either have a travel agent purchase a policy for you or you can shop for coverage online say the Grupo Mayan travel professionals. The Internet has a great variety of travel insurance companies to satisfy all of your needs. Most Internet web sites that offer travel insurance policies will have you covered in as fast as 24 hours.

The Grupo Mayan travel professionals warn you to make sure the policy you purchase comes with a 24 hour, person operated, and emergency hotline. In case of an emergency you want to be able to talk to a real person and get answers fast.

There are several basic kinds of travel insurance for you to choose from. According to the Grupo Mayan pros the most effective types of insurance are:

  • Lost baggage insurance
  • Medical insurance for international locations
  • Medical evacuations
  • Accidental death and dismemberment
  • Remains return
  • Travel benefits for the entire family

A good travel insurance policy will help you rest better say the Grupo Mayan travel professionals. Enjoy your vacation without having to sweat the small stuff by purchasing insurance for your next holiday.