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Grupo Mayan Resorts: Carry-on Luggage

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Grupo Mayan travel experts feel that if your goal is to travel lightly, you need to limit yourself to only one twenty pound carry on bag. This will be able to fit underneath your airplane seat. With only one bag, you are able to continue to be mobile and in control. Grupo Mayan travel consultants realize that the concept of only packing a 9”x22”x14” bag is a radical one, but they also want you to realize that you’re going to walk more than you think with your luggage. After you learn the joy of freedom with your mobility, you’ll be thankful of the Grupo Mayan travel expert’s advice and never pack more than one bag again.

Grupo Mayan travel representatives know that if you are carrying your own luggage, the chances of it getting broken, stolen, or lost are much less than if you get it checked. After all, how many times have you heard horror stories about luggage being sent to the wrong airport across the country?

Grupo Mayan travel experts feel that your small carry on can sit under the seat or in your lap on the airplane, tax, or bus so you don’t have to worry about it. Isn’t that a good feeling? Instead of having to wait on your luggage, you can already be halfway to your hotel, possibly several hours before the rest of the crew.

Grupo Mayan knows that these days carrying your own bag can also save you money. Now a day some airlines will charge you up to fifty dollars if you decide to check more than one bag.

Pack smart and pack light. Grupo Mayan travel experts want to remind you that you are not allowed to bring anything that could be considered dangerous including: box cutters, knives or lighters. If you bring any of these things you will end up having to check your bag. Carry-ons are continually being tightened in their restrictions and people are more than likely to check their bags.

Grupo Mayan traveling experts say that packing light isn’t just about packing an overnight bag, it’s all about your traveling lifestyle. Grupo Mayan professionals suggest that you practice by carrying your luggage around the block. If it’s too much of a struggle, go back home and lighten the load. Remember, the goal is to be in control while you’re mobile.

Grupo Mayan Resorts: Know Before You Go!

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Grupo Mayan welcome business travels year round to our lovely, tropical Mexican resorts. We are Mexico´s premier destination for business travel and host many business meetings each month.

We offer business travelers many amenities found nowhere else in the country. For business meetings the Grupo Mayan resorts will provide well-appointed meeting rooms with state of the art technology. Our gourmet restaurants will provide food for your meetings and our luxurious lodging will allow you to relax in comfort at the end of the day. All business guests can also enjoy the many Grupo Mayan onsite activities and offsite tours.

While in Mexico you will have the opportunity to experience the native culture of the country. The Mexican culture is thousands of years old;  we invented chocolate- and prior knowledge of the culture and cultural mores will make your trip more enjoyable. It is extremely important for business travels to understand the etiquette rules of the country they are traveling in say the Grupo Mayan travel pros.

In Mexico men and women are addressed formally. Unless you have a close relationship with a male you will call him Senor. The same is true for women who should be addressed as Senora. All married women should be shown this sign of respect.

Learn a bit of the local lingo, por favor. The Grupo Mayan travel pros urge you to pick up a tape on leaning Spanish or a Spanish dictionary in order to learn a little bit of the language before your trip. Carry your dictionary with you while offsite so you will have it available when needed. You can use this dictionary to help you find a taxi, a restaurant, and much more. Don´t worry overly much about pronunciation. The Mexican people will be impressed with your effort.

While in Mexico you will be on Mexican time. Your business meetings will run on schedule at the Grupo Mayan resorts but be prepared for a slower paced life style. Offsite, many Mexicans take a siesta during the hottest hours of the day. This is an age-old tradition that takes place between the hours of 2 and 5 each day.

One last tip from the Grupo Mayan travel pros concerns, of all things, kissing. Like many European countries Mexican kiss each other on the check when greeting one another. Many Americans are surprised by this. Just go with the flow.