Spring Breakers Warned To Double Think Visits To Mexico
Kendra Jackson
Issue date: 3/24/09 Section: News
Every year for spring break, Mexico is the desired place to be, but for this year, college students are being strongly urged not to go due to the escalating drug violence and the lowered drinking age.
Students are not being told to not go, but are being warned before their arrival. American tourists have not been targeted, but there have been killings in the popular resorts of Cancun and Acapulco.
Approximately more than 100,000 college and high school students travel to Mexico for spring break every year. The U.S. Department of State does not discourage students, but warns them to avoid areas of prostitution and drug dealing.
"After visiting Mexico from last year's spring break, I highly suggested that students do take precautions and never travel alone, always in groups, anything can happen to you," stated Mercy College senior Tiffany Frost.
Despite Mexico's reputation when it comes to violence, it is the most popular place to be. Last year in 2008, Mexico had 23 million foreign tourists, which was an increase of 5.9 percent.
This year, the U.S Department of State launched the "Know Before You Go" message on their website which provides prominent information on various topics such as entry requirements, the Mexican law, alcohol and drugs, safety and security, weapons, and even registering yourself with embassy.
This message breaks down the "do's and don'ts" when it comes to vacationing in Mexico. It suggests certain tips or routes you may want to take before you consider leaving the country.
"Spring break is the time we all look forward to, but as students we do also need to take responsibility for ourselves when it comes to leaving the country. There is drugs and alcohol abound, and we just need to take precaution before we go," stated Alyssa Catalano, a Mercy College senior.
Besides colleges and universities, parents are also strongly warning their children before they make any plans for going out of the country.
"My daughter is going to Cancun, and I absolutely don't want her to go at all. The laws and regulations are different from ours and it's dangerous over there. I just don't want the anything to happen to her," stated Lynette Winters, mother of two.
Students are not being told to not go, but are being warned before their arrival. American tourists have not been targeted, but there have been killings in the popular resorts of Cancun and Acapulco.
Approximately more than 100,000 college and high school students travel to Mexico for spring break every year. The U.S. Department of State does not discourage students, but warns them to avoid areas of prostitution and drug dealing.
"After visiting Mexico from last year's spring break, I highly suggested that students do take precautions and never travel alone, always in groups, anything can happen to you," stated Mercy College senior Tiffany Frost.
Despite Mexico's reputation when it comes to violence, it is the most popular place to be. Last year in 2008, Mexico had 23 million foreign tourists, which was an increase of 5.9 percent.
This year, the U.S Department of State launched the "Know Before You Go" message on their website which provides prominent information on various topics such as entry requirements, the Mexican law, alcohol and drugs, safety and security, weapons, and even registering yourself with embassy.
This message breaks down the "do's and don'ts" when it comes to vacationing in Mexico. It suggests certain tips or routes you may want to take before you consider leaving the country.
"Spring break is the time we all look forward to, but as students we do also need to take responsibility for ourselves when it comes to leaving the country. There is drugs and alcohol abound, and we just need to take precaution before we go," stated Alyssa Catalano, a Mercy College senior.
Besides colleges and universities, parents are also strongly warning their children before they make any plans for going out of the country.
"My daughter is going to Cancun, and I absolutely don't want her to go at all. The laws and regulations are different from ours and it's dangerous over there. I just don't want the anything to happen to her," stated Lynette Winters, mother of two.
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posted 12/21/09 @ 8:31 PM EST
It is good that the U.S. Department of State does not discourage students, but warns them to avoid areas of prostitution and drug dealing.
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