What to Expect When Cruising Mexico's West Coast: Issues, Problems and Joys of Visiting

THIS IS A NEW AND EXPANDED EDITION WITH ADDED PORTS OF CALL FOR 2020. This book has been created to give you an honest account of what to find when you take a cruise along the West Coast of M xico. Yes there are beautiful beaches and spectacular scenery. And during the winter cruise season the temperatures are mild and most of the time the sky is blue. But at present M xico is experiencing a tremendous amount of violent crime as a result of the wars between the drug cartels. And this violence is spilling onto the streets throughout much of the country. And yes, as a tourist you can become a victim. But all is not lost, as there are ways to protect yourself simply by being aware, alert and taking certain precautions with regard to what to wear, where to go and how to behave. This book places great emphasis upon staying safe while visiting M xico. Do not be intimidated by what you read in the newspapers or see on TV. M xico can still be enjoyed.This book does provide a more refined and upmarket listing of sights to see if you choose to go ashore on your own. It also gives you listings of choice restaurants and select shopping venues. But it does not spoon feed you every bit of minute detail as do the big mass market tour books. Rather, this book gives you geographic, historic and cultural background to help you gain an understanding of the places you are visiting. IF SIMPLY GOING TO THE BEACH, DRINKING MARGARITAS AND PARTYING IS WHAT YOU HAVE IN MIND, THIS IS NOT THE BOOK FOR YOU. But if you want to come to appreciate M xico as far as the many good things it offers, but also becoming aware of the potential dangers, THEN THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU.