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  • The best pizzas in Cancun

    The best pizzas in Cancun

    Cancun is a beautiful city located in the caribbean coast. It is known for its numerous pizza places around the city. Every street has a pizza store and you will never starve in Cancun. Here are some of the best pizzas in Cancun based on experience and research.

    Rolandis

    Rolandis is known as the most famous italian restaurant in Cancun. There are pizzas in the menu with different flavors and ingredients. There are 4 Rolandis in Cancun; Cumbres, Avenue Coba and 2 in the Hotel Zone. Any of the three have a good enviroment and is pretty full of people all the time but the enviroment is really nice that you don’t have to worry about having bad service. The attention is kind and they serve fast your order. If you are really hungry and you are planning to spend around 20 dlls for you, Rolandis is a good option. Some pizzas that Rolandis have are named Margarita, Napolitana, Marinera, Cancun, Cuatro Estaciones, Maialiana, Hawaiana, Cuatro Quesos, Strapacciata, Fiesta Mexicana, Jardinera and some others. Pastas are also a good recommendation and they have good wine and non-alcoholic drinks to accompany your pizza such as sodas, lemonace or orange juice. Don’t worry in Cancun about the alcohol because almost every restaurant has beer, tequila, mezcal and many alcohol bottles in the menu.

    El Tigre y el Toro

    There are many restaurants Tigre y el Toro en Cancun. One close to Avenue Huayacan and another one is located in Avenue Nader, when you google it you can get there easily. It has many options for pizza; such as margarita, pepperoni, hawaiiana, vegetariana, vegan, arrachera, italian, española, 4 quesos, etc. You don’t have to make a reservation for Tigre y El Toro. The restaurant has music and offers a comfortable enviroment for their clients. The restaurant is a cool spot in a type of courtyard, it has lights and little tables that are very nice.

    Pizarra

    La Pizarra is a restaurant that offers great pizzas for the visitors in Cancun. This restaurant just opened a new location in Marina Puerto Cancun. The other Pizarra is located in Plaza La Isla km 12.3 of the Hotel Zone. Some people say this is the best pizza in town and it offers many types of pizzas. Also it has good beverages to order. Definitely you must go to Pizarra when you visit Cancun.

    Rino’s Pizza Time

    This restaurant is located in Avenue Bonampak and Coba close to the km 0 of the hotel zone. It is considered one of the best restaurants in Cancun. The restaurant serves food like in Italia. Their pizzas are margarita, pepperoni y mozarella, hawaiiana, salsiccia, calabresse and one of chicken with vegetables. They have delivery service.

    Luna Rossa

    It is also considered of the best pizzas you will find in Cancun. It is located in Av. Bonampak Lote 10-Loc 5, 4, 77500 Cancún, Q.R. You can order many pizzas for the table in case you are many people and try the different ones they have. The restaurant has also many pastas and wines. The pizzas are cooked in wood oven. The pizzas they have are full size or half size. You can order a half pepperoni order.

    Mr. Lasaña

    Is a very famous italian restaurant in Cancun, known for its amazing pizzas, lasagnas, pastas and wine. Their pizzas are made in a stone oven, a perfect combination of crispy and fresh ingredients. The location is Calle Luciérnaga 503-MZA 10 LTE 1, Del Bosque, 503, 77533 Cancún, Q.R.

    La Fate Restaurante Italiano

    This restaurant has authentic italian cuisine. They have amazing and delicious pizzas, pastas, wine and other italian plates. It opens at 2 pm and it is very famous in Cancun and rated as one of the best pizza restaurants in Cancun.

    Il Partigiano
    This cute restaurant has fresh pizzas and pastas, made by hand and at the moment by a kitchen craftsman. It is located in  C. Punta Conoco Supermanzana 24 Manzana 24 Lote 45, 24, 77509 Cancún, Q.R. They offer delivery service.

    La Vecchia Pizza

    This is very nice restaurant with delicious pizza located in Avenue Huayacan. They also offer other italian plates such as lasagna, pastas, salads, ossobuco and amazing wine.

    Deitalia Cancun

    It is located in Avenue Las Torres ( Av las torres Mza 43 in the entrance of Los Faroles SM 523, 77533 Cancún, Q.R.) and it is very crowded at the time people go to eat. It is famous for the pizzas and offers a comfortable enviroment for the clients.

  • Cancun new travel tips for this 2022

    Cancun new travel tips for this 2022

    Cancun is one of the most visited cities around the world and every year is updating in all ways. I have been living here more than 10 years and all I can say is that there are many new places to visit, restaurants to go and new attractions that are ready to be online in every social media to have visitors. Tourists need to go to the new amazing activities Cancun has. Also, I will tell you about some updated tips I recommend if you are a good traveler and plan your vacation with time.

    Entre Fuegos

    This is a new restaurant that opened this 2022. It opens at 1 pm and closes around 2 am. It is recommended for people who like drinks, nightlife and good dinner like meat or pasta. It is located in km 12.5 just a step of Plaza La Isla in the Hotel Zone. You can choose to have lunch or dinner in the elegant part of the restaurant or close to the lagoon to see the sunset and the landscape of Cancun.

    Photo by Entre Fuegos, Cancun. www.opentable.com.mx

    CAO

    It is another restaurant which is very famous around Cancun because of the amazing view of Puerto Cancun. Located in the Marina Puerto Cancun, first floor and it has many plates to choose such as mexican food, sea food, burguers and good meat. Most of the restaurants have their own menu in their official website.

    La Pizarra in Puerto Cancun

    This year affortunately the new La Pizarra open in Puerto Cancun, it is an italian restaurant located close to the food court of Marina Puerto Cancun. They take care of the people with special requests for food such gluten free options, vegan cheese options, chef recommendations, special plates and good wine selection. Waitors help their clients to choose the best for their table and sometimes they have live music. The other Pizarra is located in Plaza La Isla Cancun.

    Pampas

    Finally a Pampas in the Hotel Zone of Cancun, one of the most preferred restaurants for mexicans in Cancun because of the prices and good menu. They have buffet and special coupons and prices for visitors. The new Mr. Pampas is located in Plaza Kukulcan Km 13.5 at the Hotel Zone. They offer brasilian meat, salads and desserts in one buffet.

    La Isla Shopping Mall 2

    La Isla Mall opened their second mall which has a new complete environment. It is excellent for travelers who like more nightlife. This new mall is located next to the other Plaza La Isla in Km 12.3. It has a new casino called Macao, new restaurants, souvenir stores, coffee shops, cinema, tequila museum, sky wheel and many stores for shopping from different brands.

    www.macaocancun.com

    There are plenty of new hotels available in Cancun, Riviera Maya and Tulum. Nickelodeon is one of the most famous new hotels that opened this year. You can take a look at their website and it looks like you are in the world of cartoon. Other new hotels are at Costa Mujeres area like Planet Hollywood, Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort and many more. After the pandemia many activities and tours are already available for everyone, specially the parks like Xel-Ha or Xcaret and those are one of the top tours to take when you first visit Cancun.

    One important tip to know is that if you come to Cancun airport you need to have already your transportation arrange before your flight.

    I recommend to download the official app of Discovery Mundo to book your airport transportation door to door.

    ¡Regards!

  • Stay Healthy While Traveling to Tulum

    Stay Healthy While Traveling to Tulum

    Tulum is an unforgettable experience and is a very peaceful place to stay a few days, but if you are planning to stay more than only a few days you can plan your vacations full of physical activities, beautiful landscapes for walking in the mornings.

    People in Tulum are super friendly, very welcome to travelers and to local people too. You will find a variety of hippies, vegetarians, solo travelers, group of friends, romantic couples and people from many cultures.

    I write this article so you can have an idea of how you can have a healthy trip to Tulum, that is the perfect place, believe me, you have so many options.
    Now before starting your vacations, I’ll recommend you to take a moment to plan your transportation to Tulum, your hotel and how your trip will be since all the guacamole and tequila can go out of the context if you know what I mean…

    Fresh mornings are beautiful and very motivated, you can enjoy fresh fruit while you hit the ocean, take some pictures and relax in the sand.

    If your plan is to spend more than just a few days in Tulum, a checklist of your favorite things to enjoy every day can be very helpful! Here an example:

    • Wake up with a very good attitude: this will make you mentalize to have a day full of activities and prepares you to have energy all day.
    • Take a morning walk beside the colorful sea of Tulum or practice some Yoga! Click here for 10 min. Yoga for beginners
    • Listen to your favorite songs in Spotify, you can prepare this before your trip and if you have the premium app you can listen to all your favorite songs without having wifi or internet in your phone.
    • Having an idea of your vacation goals can help you to use your time very good, for example, visit a specific place like the wonderful Ruins of Tulum, get to know local people of Tulum or from other countries, snorkel in the beach of Tulum, eat delicious Mexican tacos and many other options!

    Make time to get energy for your body

    Set an alarm maybe for 3 days of the week and stick to it, just 30 minutes of your time can make you feel so much better. This way you’ll be sure to keep up those exercise habits, feel so much better.

    Maintain control over what you eat.
    That means bringing your own food to eat while en route, going to the local grocery store, and simply ordering healthy dishes from the menu. When we’re forced to eat at the airport or on the road, our options are typically limited, try to choose food that makes your body feel good.

    Your eyes are larger than your stomach.
    This is funny but when we arrive at a restaurant in Tulum, everything looks so delicious and we want to try everything on the menu, go day by day, take it easy and enjoy every moment!

    Making choices about food.
    Hamburgers and nachos are delicious, but in Tulum, you will find a variety of healthy meals, for example, ceviche or shrimp tacos can make your day, give you enough energy and both had a lot of protein. Remember to add vegetables, fruit, and protein in your food.

    Sure you`ll be drinking some beer and eating different types of local appetizers, try to eat in normal portions so at the end of the day you feel good and you tried many delicious meals.

    Walk or Bike for transportation around Tulum.
    Relaxing your body for two full weeks will take its toll, you can vary from drive to the restaurant down the block to simply walk there or go on the bicycle, is super fun and you will get to know so much better the places around.

    Vacation actively.
    When planning your vacation to Tulum, take your health into account. Go for an adventure trip, a snorkel trip, or a bike trip. If you are a beach vacation type of person, you can go running on the beach, swim, or surfing.

  • Smooth Ride from Cancun to Tulum

    Smooth Ride from Cancun to Tulum

    A ride without enjoying it is not a ride at Discovery Mundo. On this post, I will explain you with details of how is the experience of a smooth ride from Cancun International Airport to the beautiful and relax center of Tulum, in few words from Cancun to Tulum.

    First of all, if you are arriving at Cancun International Airport for the first time you must know that there are 3 international terminals and 2 National terminals. Depending in which terminal you are arriving would be the pickup, but in general, just right outside the terminal for Hotel Shuttles / Transportation Companies you will find your representative holding a sign with the logo of Discovery Mundo and if you book with more than 24 hours in advance, He will also have your name.

    Terminal 4 in Cancun International Airport

    Arriving at Cancun International Airport can be really excited and a little messy, more if you know you are taking a long trip from Cancun to Tulum. After you pass immigration and baggage claim, the first impression of your vacation (besides the INCREDIBLE view from the window of the airplane) will be maybe a bunch of representatives telling you a lot of things like: “Hey, do you want free vacations for a year?”, it’s kind of funny sometimes…Anyway, after all of that and passing the exit door to the terminal, you will find the representatives area, don’t freak out, be happy you made it!

    Transportation Voucher

    A good tip: be prepared with your arrival instructions, find out which is the meeting point for your terminal and the representative will be there looking for you in case he doesn’t see you around first.

    Meeting points at Cancun International Airport: Terminal 1: It has just one exit. You exit directly to pick up area after picking up your luggage.Terminal 2 – National: Coconut BarTerminal 2 – International: Welcome BarTerminal 3: MargaritavilleTerminal 4: Platform C

    Once you meet your representative, he will call your driver and guide you to the corresponding park area.

    Terminal 3 in Cancun International Airport

    The driver will help you with your bags, open the door for you and give you a Happy Welcome to Cancun =) He will also confirm your destination, in this case: Cancun to Tulum!

    Once you get outside the airport, from Cancun to Tulum it might be a little traffic between the intersection to get outside the avenue of the airport and in Playa del Carmen (500 meters or 1 km approximately of traffic).

    Departing Cancun International Airport

    Traffic hours: 8:00 – 9:00 AM / 12:00 – 14:00 PM / 18:30 – 19:30 PM

    Another tip to enjoy the ride from Cancun to Tulum: ask your customer agent to include some drinks for the ride, Discovery Mundo offers beer, soda, juices or water for only 2 USD each, this will allow you and your friends to enjoy the ride like if you are in a VIP movie!

    You will be traveling on air conditioner, brand new model unit, happy driver, drinks, snacks and also, you can connect the music of your preference to the radio!

    So what is exactly on the way? You will see a lot of trees, all-inclusive hotels, the main parks like Xplor, Xoximilco, Xel Ha, tours for Cenotes, restaurants and local business.

    If you didn’t have the time to exchange your USD to Mexican pesos at the airport, you can ask your driver to make a quick stop in a trust money exchange, a good change for 1 dollar is 17 to 18 Mexican pesos. Here is the correct website to look the exchange

    Almost at the end of your trip from Cancun to Tulum, note that the street in Tulum is very short so it will take a while to pass the hotel zone, but the view is great!

    Tulum Restaurants

    You will find a lot of very cute and unique restaurants, almost all of them have vegetarian food, relax people riding bicycles and tourist. Tulum is a very quiet, nature and peaceful place. Here more about what to do in Tulum

    Hungry in your arrival? Find out the best restaurants in Tulum

    I hope this information helps you to improve your ride from Cancun to Tulum. =)

  • Weekend getaway to Tulum

    Weekend getaway to Tulum

    A trip is always a good way to clear up the mind, and nothing better to choose Tulum for a relaxing weekend. You can choose hundred of articles online of things to do in Tulum and what to do. So I personally made this article so you see my experience “Weekend Getaway to Tulum”. It is always different on each trip and I took advantage to take many shots.

    Woke up early in my living town Cancun on a Friday. I did not know what to pack exactly but took everything possible to enjoy the beach, sun, hotel, food and lot more.

    Left Cancun at 5 pm and the trip was very interesting. You could see all hotels and resorts of Cancun, Riviera Maya, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen and finally Tulum. The trip lasted approximately one hour and a half.

    I highly recommend DiscoveryMundo.com to find private and luxurious transportation; if you fancy a vehicle with air conditioning, latest models, with a stop of 5 minutes free in a grocery store and where you can have drinks.

    I love traveling, and finally it was night to arrive to the hotel. It was not exactly what I expected.. Like a luxury hotel 4 star in front of the sea. But it was very clean, rustic and well ubicated in the downtown. We had a car and could reach easily where we planned. In front there was many shopping stores, restaurants and passenger trucks traveling outside the hotel. We took advantage of that night to take a ride, there where people all over the city, and many hippies. We then had dinner in a italian restaurant, Pizzeria La Querida, for pizza, beer and wine. In front of us there was a souvenir market. We laughed and talk a lot, then the hippies came to play instruments, looks like they live from that in Tulum. Finally we went to rest to the hotel.

    On the next day we went to spend the day at Coco Tulum. Stayed lay in the bed we rent on the seashore for relaxing and ordered some drinks and food. My favorite food is ceviche! I had a long time wanting to get in the sea so I stayed there for a while.

    We were practically almost all day in that hotel and at night we spend in the car and stop on the grocery store and enjoy the time left in Tulum.

    Where to eat? If you are looking for a place to eat in Tulum had a ride on the main avenue of hotels and restaurants in front of the sea, Carretera Tulum, you will find everything. Best recommendations are:

    Chamicos: es un restaurante unfussy and unpretentious daytime beach shack sports plastic lawn furniture and offers up massive plates of cheap, super-fresh, locally caught mariscos, some prepped over a wood-fired grill. After the meal, grab a crisp, icy Corona, and take a siesta in one of the scattered hammocks. 

    Taqueria Don Beto: is where everyone will say to eat cochinita pibil tacos (this list included), for a more hidden gem that’s just as great, albeit a touch greasier, head down the block to Don Beto. This typical, no-frills taco and torta place is where one will find the local policia ordering cochinita pibil slipped into their vessel of choice by bare-handed ladies who pull the citrus- and spice-laced slow-roasted pork from a metal vat layered with banana leaves. While many do order the cochinita torta, the bread can be quite dry and flavorless, so tacos are really the way to go. Pro tip: If less fatty meat is desired, just ask.

    Don Cafeto: One of Tulum’s oldest restaurants, Avenida Tulum stalwart Don Cafeto offers a quintessential Mexican dining experience: large portions of good quesadillas, fajitas, tacos, and other Mexican staples at low prices. But insiders know that the meal to have here is breakfast. Follow the locals’ lead and order the open-air restaurant’s Mayan breakfast, which includes fried eggs over tortillas, topped with cheese, salsa, peas, and ham. Pro tip: Don Cafeto is also near Ki’ Bok, which serves the best coffee in the city.

    Taqueria Honorio: Locals will say that Tulum’s best breakfast tacos can be found about a 10-minute drive from the hotel strip at Taquería Honorio, a divey, sort of makeshift place with serious cochinita pibil — a fragrant regional Yucatán pork dish that’s slow cooked with orange, achiote, and other spices like cumin, cinnamon, and allspice. In plain view, cooks throw wads of masa onto flat tops, yielding thick, rustic tacos which they slap with proteins (pork or beef). Keep in mind, though, that this is a breakfast spot, and the day is done at 1:30 p.m.

    You can also take advantage if you would like to buy some souvenir in Tulum or typical things of Mexico. Like cups, hammocks, shirts, pants, hats, dream catchers, headbands, fabrics and many more things. Artesanies and mexican clothes are very colorful!

    On Saturday Night instead of going out on a bar or discoteque cause we where in family we found a very nice restaurant inside La Luna. Ordered a plate of rice, fish, chicken and wine. The restaurant is very cozy with open windows to enjoy the breeze.

    On Sunday morning we packed everything to get back to Cancun, we simply checkout from the hotel and took the car to get back, if you are staying in Cancun take advantage of stopping in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Morelos. We stopped in Playa del Carmen and enjoy all the 5th avenue. The shopping stores had clothes promotion and good brands.

  • All about Coco Bongo in Cancun

    All about Coco Bongo in Cancun

    Coco Bongo opened its doors 5 years ago, in this time it has established itself as one of the most popular bars in Mexico, offers a fresh concept and with what many consider to be the best music in Mexico. Coco Bongo gets its name from the popular film THE MASK of the actor Jim Carrey, in it Coco Bongo is described as the best bar in the city, where “The cream of the cream” come together for a perfect night. You can find Coco Bongo in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Punta Cana.

    Coco Bongo Show & Disco in Cancun, Mexico

    Coco Bongo Show & Disco in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

    Coco Bongo Show & Disco in Punta Cana

    This party includes amazing things that will surprise you in one night: spectacular acrobats in the air, impressive musical tributes and the party atmosphere.

    Coco Bongo fortunately don’t have a dress code. So If you visit it, you can wear any type of clothes in your preference. In Cancun at this time the best option is a fresh outfit since there’s so many people inside, music, shows and dancing that you must enjoy comfortably. No children are allowed in Coco Bongo, not even by supervision, permission to the entrance are over 18 years old showing always an official identification. It offers special parties for holidays, take your family and friends and don’t miss the chance to enjoy the opportunity of a super fun nightclub full of  famous actors, fun, variety of shows and the incredible decoration inside and outside each place.

    At Coco Bongo you will enjoy a perfect night of shows by dancers and acrobts that imitate famous artists and movies. Get ready to see Beyoncé, the legendary songs of Michael Jackson, fantastic Spider Man acrobacies and the adrenaline of Usher and the sound of beatles, just to mention a few. 

    You will meet the most fun and lovely staff to pamper you with open bar. You will know why Billboard, ABC News, Rolling Stone, MTV, Playboy and Discovery Channel recommend to all tourists this when visiting the number one destination in Mexico, “Cancun”.

    There are two special tickets to enter to Coco Bongo in Cancun:
    • Coco Bongo Gold Member is a premium product, offers admission to the show, unlimited premium drinks, you avoid lines and get personal attention with reserved seats inside.
    • Coco Bongo Regular offers shows, express entrance and direct with unlimited drinks. If you visit from monday to friday click here, if you visit on the weekend click here.

    The duration of the tour is approximately of 5 hours of fun. It has a capacity of 1800 people to get inside that kaleidoscopic world. In Coco Bongo all kinds of drugs are prohibited. It is available all days. If you have visited Coco Bongo or would like to share your opinion comment below!!

  • How to travel with Discovery Mundo?

    How to travel with Discovery Mundo?

    Discovery Mundo offers transfers to many destinations around the world. The most selling are Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Tulum, Mayan Riviera, Punta Cana, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City and Paris.When you already made your reservation you will receive a confirmation email with your transfer details. Make sure to review your email constantly in case that any agent wants to get in contact with you or so you check your confirmation email, you will also receive your “arrival instructions” depending where you travel.. you will receive your arrival instructions on how to get to your chaffeur. I will give some some neccesary details on how to travel with Discovery Mundo: 

    Firstly you have to get out of your airplane, the airport will guide you to the exit door. After passing through customs get to the exit door of the terminal.On the way there might be many scammers trying to sell you another services, even they can lie to you and tell you that your transportation will not come. I remember one day a scammer told a client his service was broken (the van broke) and it would come after one hour and a half, that was obviously a lie and he took a taxi!

    Discovery Mundo for all destinations promises that will be waiting the client outside the terminal door holding a sign with the logo of Discovery Mundo and the name of the reservation, if you want another name in your sign you can write it on the comment box.When you are outside the terminal, in case you have not find your chauffeur, get in contact with us on any of the following numbers and wait for a response:

    • Call from U.S & Canada
    • toll-free: 1 (866) 238-1312
    • whatsapp: +1 (786) 238-3845
    • Call from other countries
    • united kingdom: 44 800 011 9894
    • cancun: +52 998 980 0345
    • mexico: +52 55 4161 4826
    • rest of the world: +52 998 980 0345

    When you exit the airport terminal, feel free to say hi to the drivers and ask for a picture to be featured on our social network!!

  • Beware of the Scammers at Cancun Airport

    Beware of the Scammers at Cancun Airport

    This article is dedicated for you to be careful when you travel with Discovery Mundo and you can easily find your driver when you get to Cancun Airport, or it will also help you if you decide to travel to another airport when you book your transfer with Discovery Mundo.

    If you want a detailed experience on how to travel with Discovery Mundo and skip this article you can watch the next video:

    https://youtu.be/2tTBsA63cN0

    The Scammers of the airport are pirates that want to steal money from you and do not want you to take the service that you payed, a lot of times they want to cheat on you and tell you your transportation will not come, that they left, the van broke and even they say that the company will give you a refund.. Which is not true if you read on our terms and conditions.

    You have to be very careful with this scammers so they don’t cheat on you.

    Who exactly are this people?

    Pirates are people that are at the airport selling illegal transportation, they confuse travelers, sometimes saying that there was a problem with the purpose of you buying their transportation. You can’t trust them so if anything happens don’t forget to call to one of our numbers:

    • toll-free
      1 (866) 238-1312
    •  whatsapp
      +1 (786) 238-3845
       
      Call from other countries:
    • United Kingdom
      44 800 011 9894
    • Cancun
      +52 998 980 0345
    • Mexico
      +52 55 4161 4826
    • rest of the world
      +52 998 980 0345

    Where do you find this people?

    This people are found right next where you pick up your bags or before exiting the terminal door. Depending on the airport. In Cancun Airport how you see on the video, they are after picking up your luggage. There are many companies right after the exit door and reps walking with uniforms convincing the people to go with them.

    Why you should be careful with them?

    Because I don’t think you want to waste your money, and if you already did your reservation with Discovery Mundo, the service payed will be the best! Never pay anyone at the airport, if someone is trying to confuse you… Call us immediately to one of our phone numbers.

  • 8 tips to plan your travel abroad

    8 tips to plan your travel abroad

    If you are planning to travel outside of your country for work, leisure time or adventure, don’t forget to follow this suggestions that can help you avoid surprises.

    Sometimes the best you can do is to choose a particular destination to be sure it suits you. You may find that is a beach destination, snowy, etc. 

    In any case, I wrote this article to talk about the things you can take note when you travel outside your country to help reduce the stress and increase your enjoyment of travel: 

    1. Check-in with your doctor and insurance carrier

    You may want to check and make sure that you have all of the vaccinations you need with renewal. You have to ask to your medical insurance provider or doctor if your policy will apply overseas in case of an emergency. If it doesn’t then it’s probably going to have an extra coverage. 

    2. Have a copy of your passport or many

    You don’t want to miss it but in case it gets stolen or lost you definitely have to make sure you can get back to your country. You can also leave a copy at home with someone you trust.3. Revise the monetary conversion

    Check out which monetary conversion will be in your vacation country.  Make sure you do your math before you travel to get a sense of where the conversion rate is at.

    4. Have local cash

    It is important to always have cash on hand and not every place takes credit cards. 5. Buy tickets now for places you know you want to visit or see. 

    If you buy in advance you will be able to skip lines, save time and find more deals. Booking online is the best way to plan your vacation. If you are looking for activities and tours around the world feel free to visit here. 

    6. Pack everything well and maybe you can bring an extra bag 

    Don’t be one of those travelers decked out in J’adore Paris apparel because the airline lost your luggage and you have nothing else to wear. Bring all your closet if you need to, but don’t miss that five sweaters you want to launch.

    7. Check out the country extra fees

    Some countries ask for paying a fee before entering the country. Check online which will be the amount you’ll be asked for. 8. Save on transportation

    If you buy transportation at the airport it is almost sure it will cost you a lot. Some transportation companies higher their prices because their schedule and services. So if you want to save on airport transfers book now. 

  • Planning A Sober Vacation When You’re On A Budget

    Planning A Sober Vacation When You’re On A Budget

    Photo via Pixabay by Gellinger

    Planning a vacation can be difficult, especially if you have family members and kids who will be coming with you. All the preparations, packing, and actual travelling can take a toll, but when you’re also in recovery at the same time, it can be overwhelming. Sober vacations require a lot more planning, patience, and creative thinking, so it’s important to sit down months beforehand and start working out the details.

    When you’re on a budget, it’s imperative to think about the big details first. How will you be travelling? Where will you be staying? Who will be with you and what will they need? How long will your stay be? Work out the major parts of the trip before you start thinking about the small stuff.

    Here are a few of the best ways you can plan for a sober vacation.

    Do some research

    No matter what part of the world you’ll be travelling to, it’s important to sit down and do some research on the area first. If you’re looking specifically for a sober retreat that will help you work on your recovery, check to see what your options are and whether they will assist you with a payment plan.

    If you’re just looking for a getaway with your family, you might want to stay away from all-inclusive resorts and cruises, which hinge on free drinks and food. Hotels usually offer a bar, so it might be in your best interest to book a cabin, condo, or home on AirBnb instead. In fact, the sharing economy is a great way to explore your vacation spot on a budget, as you can take advantage of Lyft services instead of renting a car, and you can even start saving extra cash for the trip now by looking for jobs in that sector. The great thing about the sharing economy is that you can set your own hours and stick to your own neighborhood if you want; dog walking is a wonderful way to earn extra money and stay close to home.

    Fill your days

    It’s important to think about what your days will be like on vacation. If you’re planning a trip to California, for instance, you might be faced with lots of vineyards offering tours and samples. For many individuals, vacations revolve around relaxing with food and drinks, so think of the best places you could visit that will keep your mind and body busy. Some of the best–and less expensive options–include national parks and museums. Plan for activities that will allow you to have fun in a healthy way, and try not to have too much downtime. Boredom and stress are two of the biggest factors involved in relapses.

    Try to stay patient

    With that said, try to remember that your vacation is about having fun and relaxing a bit. It can be stressful to travel with family, so try to plan for any contingency and keep everyone happy. If you’ll have kids along, pack a bag filled with games, art supplies, e-readers and tablets, and snacks and think of some fun travel games you can play in the car or on the plane.

    If you’ll be staying somewhere that has a kitchen area, go grocery shopping when you arrive and stock up on some easy meal and breakfast items; this will not only save you from having to go out to eat–and face the temptation of a bar or extensive drinks menu–it will also save you quite a bit of money.

    Stay in touch

    It might be tempting to make this vacation a time to unplug and get away from the pressures of daily life, but it’s important not to lose a connection with your sponsor or support group. Let them know where you’ll be and make plans to have someone ready to take your call should you need to talk.

    It takes a lot of time and effort to plan a vacation, especially when you are preparing for a lengthy trip to an unfamiliar destination. Stress and anxiety can make it harder to stay sober, so do your best to cut those from the equation and have a good time.