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Re: News Flash: The Majority of Mexico is Peaceful

Dave Delaney — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:23:14 -0000

I wonder how much it's changed in 11 years. There's a Starbucks there
now which is really sad. Still the place is amazing.

Re: News Flash: The Majority of Mexico is Peaceful

Connie Crosby — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:48:58 -0000

I attended a friend's wedding, too, in San Miguel 11 years ago. Unforgettable place that I hope to go back to some day for a longer visit (and as Donna said, may not return). Glad to hear you had a good time.

Cheers,
Connie

Re: News Flash: The Majority of Mexico is Peaceful

Donna — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:37:43 -0000

Thanks for posting the truth about traveling in Mexico and especially San Miguel de Allende. I have many friends there whose businesses are seriously hurting because of the sensationalism of the news media north of the border.

You're so right that most of Mexico is not only safe; it's safer than huge chunks of the U.S and Canada. A visit to San Miguel rewards in so many ways. It's clear from your post that you "got San Miguel," one of the most beautiful and enchanting places on earth. The greatest danger to any visitor is that they'll fall so in love with the place they'll never go home again (happens all the time here).

I very much enjoyed the slide show of your photos. If your friends would like to know more about San Miuel, they can visit http://ww.experience-san-mi...
Lots of info, lots of photos.

Re: News Flash: The Majority of Mexico is Peaceful

Dave Delaney — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:04:42 -0000

Exactly! I failed to mention how detrimental the threat of SARs was to the
Toronto, Ontario and Canadian tourism industry. Americans was scared silly
to travel to Toronto. While the threat was serious, SARs was contained to
hospitals only.

SARs in the media actually ruined my wife's surprise birthday party, because
most of her friends were come from the States.

Thanks for the comment.
D

Re: News Flash: The Majority of Mexico is Peaceful

Paul Chenoweth — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:31:38 -0000

Dave,
Caution is always a great mantra to follow overseas, but you are absolutely correct to advise people not to freak-out over every headline. I would also agree that reading and believing State Department Advisories is good counsel.

While in Guatemala several years back, reports of a police raid and shooting in the village where I was working hit the news in the US. The 'experts' went nutz describing the violent history of the area and how US Citizens should avoid the area. I don't recall that the incident even slowed the pace of normal commerce or conversation in the town.

Putting the shoe on the other foot, we would likely never have a foreign visitor in downtown Nashville if international media responded similarly to every shot fired here.