Journey Mexico’s Safe Touring Suite of Services

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With worry-free travel still some months away, Journey Mexico has created a suite of safe touring services to add an extra layer of protection to travel in Mexico. These services are designed to offer travelers the ability to tour and experience Mexico in the safest way possible. Enjoy the services of a guide, visit historical sites, tour cities and towns in private vehicles, and more. These services provide intrepid travelers with the opportunity to create lifelong memories and unforgettable vacations we have all been missing.

Below are some of our exclusive safe touring services. Contact Journey Mexico for more information and details.

Private Tours & Experiences

Book after-hour and private visits to archeological sites, museums, and more.

Guide & Driver Testing & Quarantine

Before arrival, arrange for a dedicated driver and guide to quarantine and be tested for COVID-19.

Exclusive Guides & Drivers

Arrange for a dedicated driver and guide throughout a vacation. From airport transfers to day tours, limit contacts within vehicles.

COVID-19 Testing

Coordinate testing for our guest during travel and before departure as desired.

Please note that additional fees apply for additional services.
Contact a Journey Mexico Travel Planner for more information and cost of services

New Hotels in Mexico – 2021

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If you’re looking for the newest and hottest hotels in the world, Mexico is a great place to start. From the Pacific to the Caribbean, Mexico continues expanding its tourism offerings with new hotels and innovative attractions.

Here’s what we’ve heard is coming soon:

 

The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City (Debuting February 2021)

To be located in a new building rising 58 stories above the heart of the financial center, the home of The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City, this new building will add a striking structure to the city’s skyline.

Residing in a new 58 story building in the heart of Mexico City’s financial center, this new building will add a striking structure to the city’s skyline.

The Ritz-Carlton Mexico City will reside in a new 58 story building in the heart of Mexico City’s financial center, adding a striking structure to the city’s skyline.  Located on floors 36 to 47, the hotel will offer sweeping views of Chapultepec Park from each of its 153 accommodations and private residences. Luxury amenities to include a Club Lounge, a Mediterranean-inspired bar and restaurant, a spa, pool, fitness center and meeting and event spaces.

The Ritz Carlton Mexico City

 

Susurros Del Corazón, Punta Mita (Debuting March 2021)

On the Pacific coast of Mexico, overlooking Banderas Bay, is a pristine beach surrounded by sun-kissed bluffs and lush equatorial flora. Here, an extraordinary boutique resort is taking shape: Susurros Del Corazón, a new destination from Auberge Resorts Collection.  This property will reintroduce romance to the stunning Punta de Mita peninsula and captivate with unscripted luxury, authentic connection, and reverence for nature.

Susurros Del Corazón

 

Etéreo, Riviera Maya (Opening 2021)

Etéreo will be nestled along the coastal paradise of Riviera Maya on a pristine oceanfront site, remarkable for its lush and expansive mangrove gardens and deep white-sand beach.  This new property, from the Auberge Resorts Collection, is being constructed to offer guests a unique connection with nature.   Its secluded location will provide its guests with a truly luxurious experience where they can get away and connect in comfort.

Etéreo

 

Four Season Tamarindos (Opening late 2021)

Escape to a hidden eco-reserve on Mexico’s Costa Alegre – the pristine coastline between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo – where dense jungle rainforest meets the Pacific Ocean. At Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, modern organic architecture defines three distinct enclaves: a protected beachfront for families, a panoramic clifftop for adults, and a private hideaway immersed in greenery. Feel fully connected to nature while savoring the utmost in Four Season’s sophistication.

Four Season Tamarindos

 

Villa Paradise In The Heart Of Punta Mita At Villa Tres Amores

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If you were trying the create the perfect villa, set in an ideal location and community, you’d come up with something just like Villa Tres Amores.   This elegant, comfortable, and stylish home, overlooking the Bay of Banderas sits in the heart of the Punta Mita private resort community and is the quintessential Mexican villa rental.

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Journey Mexico Exclusive:
– Early check-in and late check-out with no additional cost (subject to availability)
– One complimentary round trip airport transfer with Mercedes Benz Sprinter
– Option of Private Mixologist experience or private in-villa Mexican theme dinner

Travel + Leisure Selects Journey Mexico’s Ceo As Top Mexico Specialist For The 11th Consecutive Year

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Journey Mexico is pleased to announce that Zachary Rabinor, Founder and CEO of Journey Mexico, has been named Mexico’s leading travel expert by Travel + Leisure Magazine.

Zach is recognized along with 147 other elite travel agents, tour operators, and destination specialists from around the world in Travel + Leisure’s 19th annual A-List Awards.

Travel + Leisure credits Zach’s personal connections throughout Mexico, insider recommendations across the country, and ability to create unique and customized travel experiences as the reasons for his recognition.

The award is the latest in a long string of accolades which includes:

  • Eleven years in a row on Travel + Leisure Magazines A-List
  • Ten consecutive years as one of Conde Nast’s World’s Top Travel Specialist
  • Seven successive years on Wendy Perrin’s WOW List of Trusted Travel Experts

Journey Mexico and Villas by Journey Mexico have been recognized with multiple awards and received extensive press recognition.

To find out more about the unforgettable travel experiences Zach and his team have designed, check out our customizable sample itineraries.

We’ve got something for everyone, so whether you want to see the pyramids of Mexico, take the nature trip of a lifetime, stay at a luxurious villa, or something completely different Journey Mexico can make it happen.

Private Adventures for Your Punta Mita Villa Holiday

Posted by & filed under Family vacations, Luxury, Puerto Vallarta & Punta Mita.

Add some outdoor adventure to your stay at one of our incredible Punta Mita private home rentals.

After spending a couple of days around the pool and enjoy the exclusivity of your villa, you may want to get out and explore some of the adventures that Punta Mita has to offer. Though group tours can be fun and offer a chance to meet new people, in the current times we are in, private tours are more in demand than ever.  Let us arrange something for just your group—from something convenient like surf lessons in front of your villa to a full-day on the water or something in between.  Here is a sample of some of the fun and exciting private adventures we can arrange for you and your group during your stay in Punta Mita.

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Is It Safe to Fly on a Plane During COVID-19?

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This is a question many people are asking recently.  According to Airbus, The Boeing Company & Embraer research, the risk of inflight COVID-19 transmission appears to be low if passengers are following recommended safety measures.

Source: The International Air Transport Association (IATA)

 

“The risk of a passenger contracting COVID-19 while onboard appears very low. With only 44 identified potential cases of flight-related transmission among 1.2 billion travelers, that’s one case for every 27 million travelers. We recognize that this may be an underestimate but even if 90% of the cases were unreported, it would be one case for every 2.7 million travelers. We think these figures are extremely reassuring.  Furthermore, the vast majority of published cases occurred before the wearing of face coverings inflight became widespread,” said Dr. David Powell, IATA’s Medical Advisor.

 

According to the IATA and Aircraft companies, the new protocols implanted on airports and aircraft design characteristics add a further protection layer, contributing to the low incidence of inflight transmission. These include:

  • Limited face-to-face interactions as passengers face forward and move about very little
  • The effect of the seat-back acting as a physical barrier to air movement from one row to another
  • The minimization of forward-aft flow of air, with a segmented flow design which is directed generally downward from ceiling to floor
  • The high rate of fresh air coming into the cabin. Air is exchanged 20-30 times per hour onboard most aircraft, which compares very favorably with the average office space (average 2-3 times per hour) or schools (average 10-15 times per hour).
  • The use of HEPA filters which have more than 99.9% bacteria/virus removal efficiency rate ensuring that the air supply entering the cabin is not a pathway for introducing microbes.

For more information and details: https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/pr/2020-09-08-012/

Mexico’s Archeological Sites in the Yucatan and Riviera Maya Are Reopening to Visitors

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We have great news!  With controlled capacity and health and security protocols in place for visitor safety, many of the Mayan archaeological sites in the Yucatan and Riviera Maya are reopening for national and foreign visitors.

These are the archaeological sites in the Yucatan and the Riviera Maya ready to amaze their visitors with their historical significance and incredible architecture.

Archaeological Site Open Schedule Max Capacity Comments
Uxmal Sep 14, 2020

Monday – Sunday

(8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

 250 daily visitors Nightly shows suspended until further notices
Izamal Sep 14, 2020

Monday – Sunday

(8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Ek’ Balam Sep 14, 2020

Monday – Sunday

(8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Tulum Sep 14, 2020

Monday – Sunday

(8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Cobá Sep 14, 2020

Monday – Sunday

(8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Dzibilchaltún Sep 22, 2020

Monday – Sunday

(8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

 150 daily visitors Some areas remain closed until further notice
Chichén Itzá Sep 22, 2020 Monday – Sunday

(8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

 3,000 daily visitors Ten people max per group Nightly shows suspended until further notices

Some of the health and security protocols being implemented while visiting the archaeological sites are:

  • Wearing of a mask at all times within the archaeological site
  • Maintaining a social distancing of 1.5 meters or 6 feet
  • Avoiding physical contact with railings, doors, signage, or surfaces that could be in contact with other visitors.

Learn more about our global protocols for travel safety here. Or contact our travel planners to arrange a private visit and explore these ancients cities.

The Safest States And Destinations in Mexico for Travel Now

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Mexico has started to welcome back international and domestic travelers. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), more and more tourism destinations and states in Mexico have implemented the Safe Travels Global Protocols and received the Global Safety Stamp—an emblem to help travelers recognize the businesses and destinations meeting safety standards and following best practices, so travelers can experience “Safe Travels.” These increased safety measures are helping to make travelers feel more comfortable and safe as they consider traveling to Mexico again.

 

At Journey Mexico, we work daily to provide the lastest and most informative updates regarding travel in Mexico during COVID-19. Our goal is to offer open and transparent updates, so people can travel when they are ready. Visit our