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30,000 Tourists Still Stranded in Mexico
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Posted on 10/25/2005 7:47:54 AM PDT by Vaquero

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21 posted on 10/25/2005 8:15:48 AM PDT by texas_mrs
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I was going to write the exact same thing. My son and his buddy were to fly out Friday from Cancun. Yesterday they humped it to Merida and are now flying from there to Mexico City and then back to the states.
Maybe Kevin should learn to think out of the box instead of sitting and waiting for someone to rescue him.


22 posted on 10/25/2005 8:17:25 AM PDT by Recon Dad ( Now to be known as Force Recon Dad (and proud of it))
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To: Vaquero

Why anyone would go to Mexico on vacation is beyond me. I've been there on business many times (unfortunately). It's a third world dump. Just like Venezuela. And the food is horrible.


23 posted on 10/25/2005 8:18:16 AM PDT by Cobra64
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To: Vaquero

And people wonder why some stayed in NOLA for Katrina and Rita. Some of these tourists stayed because they had "never been in a hurricane before".

Gee, what fun.

Now they know why most people, when given a chance to evacuate, take it. And, when you have a chance to eavcuate before a hurricane strikes Mexico, you REALLY want to take it.


24 posted on 10/25/2005 8:19:22 AM PDT by DustyMoment (FloriDUH - proud inventors of pregnant/hanging chads and judicide!!)
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To: dead
If you have to drink the water, you're doomed.

Yup. Have to duct tape your mouth shut taking a shower; and brush your teeth with bottled water.

Silly me, I had a martini on the rocks. Talk about getting sick! Sweats, and "the runs." IBM wanted me to stay six more weeks... nope. I worked remotely from home.

25 posted on 10/25/2005 8:23:30 AM PDT by Cobra64
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To: Cobra64
One can be among the disappeared along the Texas/Mexico border....venture further in and you are literally on your own....

Most tourists get lucky...the unfortunate few are robbed and raped or simply disappear....

Now that's my idea of a relaxing vacation....

26 posted on 10/25/2005 8:25:12 AM PDT by cbkaty (I may not always post...but I am always here......)
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To: Vaquero
Many of Cancun's own 500,000 residents have lost nearly everything in flooded or destroyed homes.

Let's get a little perspective here. These stranded tourists will eventually get home. After a period of recovery from this traumatic experience, they'll continue their lives in peace and comfort.
When they someday recount the hardships they suffered through during this vacation, I wonder how many of them will give a passing thought to the local population that will be living with the aftermath of this storm for many years to come?

27 posted on 10/25/2005 8:31:30 AM PDT by Klatuu
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MEXICO CITY, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Tourism revenues, Mexico's third most important source of foreign currency, rose more than 15 percent in the first eight months of the year.

The Tourism Ministry said on Wednesday tourism raked in $8.4 billion from January to August, an increase of 15.3 percent from the same period last year.

More than 15 million foreigners, primarily Americans and Canadians visited Mexico in the period, 10 percent more than in January to August 2004.


28 posted on 10/25/2005 8:55:43 AM PDT by jamese777
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To: johnmecainrino
Granted these tourists should have known on Tuesday to get out of there. Many of them weren't paying attention and found out too late.

Dolts Stuck On Stoooopid.

29 posted on 10/25/2005 9:19:28 AM PDT by Cobra64
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To: BushisTheMan
I just went to Cancun for the first time. Most miserable trip of my life.

We do exhaustive research before vacation travel. Have never been disappointed.

30 posted on 10/25/2005 9:21:54 AM PDT by Cobra64
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To: Recon Dad

You are so right. Be proud of that young man. He didn't wait around for someone to help him, he used his head and helped himself.


31 posted on 10/25/2005 9:55:32 AM PDT by Trust but Verify (( ))
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To: Cobra64

Unfortunately I went with 3 other people who planned it. Also it was a package deal (airfare and hotel). Never again...learned my lesson.

However, I will say that the water is beautiful and the sand is pure white at Cancun (tourist hotel area anyway). But you can't stay at the beach forever.

Generally, the hotel staff tried to ignore you (pretend they were busy) only interested in tips, and complained to each other all the time.


32 posted on 10/25/2005 4:28:49 PM PDT by BushisTheMan
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To: BushisTheMan

Try Club Med at Turks and Cacoas. Aside from Luzerne Switzerland, it was the best vacation we've had. Lots of activities for the kids too.


33 posted on 10/25/2005 4:33:51 PM PDT by Cobra64
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To: Cobra64

Thanks for the tips. I've been to Switzerland twice and loved it both times. Lived in Rome for 15 months for work.

My favorite is Australia.


34 posted on 10/25/2005 4:45:24 PM PDT by BushisTheMan
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To: BushisTheMan
Yup. Been to OZ twice with my wife. Spent a week in Sydney and another week with business associates North. The next time, took a ride North of Sydney to (Idon't remember) and went to the Great Barrier Reef. Did some snorkeling watch very colorful fish. Did some deep sea fishing and came home

Those Marriott Hotel points paid for 80% of the trip!

35 posted on 10/25/2005 5:17:37 PM PDT by Cobra64
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To: 3AngelaD

And the tourists stuck there have resorted to canibalism


36 posted on 10/25/2005 5:26:18 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
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To: Cobra64

I also went to the Great Barrier Reef and did some snorkeling at Carnes (spelling). It was great.

Went I went, the exchange rate meant $200 hotel rooms for $100. Like you, I stayed in great hotels. Also true for New Zealand.


37 posted on 10/26/2005 9:01:09 AM PDT by BushisTheMan
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Generally, the hotel staff tried to ignore you (pretend they were busy) only interested in tips, and complained to each other all the time.

Just like they do here! Amazing!

Oh, but in addition, while being here and working here illegally, they are agitating for a "living wage." DON'T get me started!

38 posted on 10/26/2005 1:38:13 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (Free Republic = the people's think tank.)
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To: Vaquero; dead; Rebelbase; BushisTheMan
Some tourists gave up on leaving through Cancun and found rides on seven- to 14-hour bus trips to Merida, 170 miles to the west.

The SENSIBLE thing to do ... Lots of bus lines and trains in Mexico, all connecting to El Norte.

39 posted on 10/26/2005 1:41:25 PM PDT by La Enchiladita (Free Republic = the people's think tank.)
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To: La Enchiladita

Only quoting how it was...if that offends you, sorry. Has nothing to do with them being Mexicans from their own country for heaven's sake. I was the tourist in their country.

But I'd say that about anyone who purposely tried to get out of work that way. Laziness comes in all colors and ethnicities.


40 posted on 10/26/2005 1:48:35 PM PDT by BushisTheMan
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