Viva Mexico

01/17/2025

May 7th, 2025. This time, there won't be any extensions on Real ID being the minimum form of ID that is required for domestic travel.

TSA has published a final rule on REAL ID enforcement that does not extend the deadline again.

01/03/2025

Look who's #1:

Travelers offer their take on the best mega-, large- and medium-size airports.

12/17/2024

Enjoy my favorite Christmas song below.

11/16/2024

Delta Vacations has a great online tool for learning your pick-up time for your transfer back to the airport when going home. It is in the "etravel Guide" link in your online travel documents, which can be found when accessing your flight in www.delta.com. So if you're booked through Delta Vacations, take the time to learn about this very useful tool. Below is the link for the etravel Guide.

11/05/2024

Below is an article about some of the best beaches in Mexico.

Looking for a trip to Mexico to relax on the beach? Here is comprehensive list of best beaches in Mexico. The travelers did the work so you don't have to.

10/18/2024

Most people know about the 3.4 oz/100 ml liquid rule for boarding a plane. But there are some exceptions, read below.

Discover liquid loopholes in the famous TSA rule.

09/30/2024

Travel, it's good for your health.

Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.

09/19/2024

We just received this notice from ALG Vacations:

Important Notice: Enforcement of Mexico Customs Regulations on Electronics
Effective immediately, please be aware of the following guidelines concerning the import of electronic devices for travelers to Mexico. Each traveler is permitted to bring ONE portable computing device (e.g., laptop, notebook, or iPad) without incurring an import fee.

If passengers bring multiple devices, such as a laptop and an iPad, each will be treated as a separate item, which may result in additional fees.

Allowed Items:

• 1 laptop or similar portable computing device (e.g., iPad)
Limited Items:

• Up to 3 cell phones
• 1 GPS
• 2 cameras
• 1 pair of binoculars
• 4 fishing poles
Exceeding these limits may result in customs duties starting at 19% of the item's estimated value, with some cases reporting fees as high as 200%. To avoid these potential charges, please advise your clients traveling to Mexico to adhere to these guidelines.

09/18/2024

Viva Mexico Tips of the day:

#1: When getting government issued photo ID's, such as a drivers license or passport, use your full legal name. Just makes sense for an ID.

#2: When applying for airline rewards numbers, use the exact name as on your photo ID's, which hopefully is your full legal name. If the names differ, the airline website might not accept your rewards number.

09/12/2024

Below is an article about which side of the plane you should pick when selecting seats.

Consider these factors when selecting your seat on a plane.

09/09/2024

Below is a link on tips for flying internationally.

Flying internationally can be a thrilling experience, but it’s easy to make a few common mistakes that can turn your trip into a hassle. Americans... The post 12 Mistakes Most Americans Make When On An International Flight appeared first on RB Italia Blog.

09/03/2024

Everyone has their preferred seating area on a plane. The author of the article in the link below has thoughts on it.

08/09/2024

I just purchased a luggage tracker for a trip I'll be taking in a few months. The tracker will tell you exactly where your luggage is, which is obviously helpful if it gets lost.

Below is just one of many articles that you can find online that rate them. We don't recommend any over the others.

Whether you’re an Apple or an Android user, discover the best luggage trackers according to in-depth, real-life tests carried out by our experts.

08/01/2024

Below is a trend that is not a good idea.

Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.

07/19/2024

Sun Country Airlines has their app available on the App Store or Google Play, finally. You can read about it below.

Our new app, designed to put everything you need for your trip right in the palm of your hand, will make your day of travel even more hassle-free. 

07/12/2024

A nice honor for MSP airport.

The survey was part of Travel + Leisure's annual "World's Best Awards" list, which polled people on access, check-in/security, restaurants/bars, shopping and design.

06/06/2024

Passport Questions? Read below.

I have read that passport processing times are back down to pre-pandemic levels, which I believe are approximately 4-6 weeks for standard service.

Find answers to your common questions about U.S. passports.

05/30/2024

Sun Country Airlines just published their schedule up to late April 2025. I've had a few people already book Mexico for early 2025. Feel free to contact us for pricing: 952-935-4082, ext 1 for Mike or ext 2 for Rick, or [email protected] or [email protected].