Why You Should Lather on that Sunscreen When Traveling to Mexico

Mexico Expo reminds travelers that they may be underestimating the sun's strength when on business travel to Mexico. Even if you're not visiting Cancun, take extra caution with your skin as you may still receive more exposure to the sun than you're used to.

The amount of sun travelers receive, "in Mexico is almost certainly more than you normally receive, for three different reasons. Numero uno... you will probably be spending more time outdoors while on vacation in Mexico than you normally do at home. Numero dos...even if you spend a fair amount of time outdoors at home, the sun exposure you get is probably not tropical sun. The sun becomes more intense as you head towards the equator, and most of Mexico is in the tropics. Numero tres...is our friend Mr. Reflection. Sun reflecting off the sand and off the water can double the amount of sun you are exposed to, making the need for adequate sunscreen even more important."

Even if you're not planning to be on the beach, remember to keep your travels to Mexico a seamless one & lather up on that sunscreen when traveling to sunny places.

How to Tip Appropriately When Traveling to Mexico

Tipping can be a headache as it's not always certain what the proper etiquette is for different services. This ambiguity is amplified when having to travel for business to another country.

MexicoExpo offers great advice on tipping practices in Mexico:

"Unlike the United States where tipping is often 20% of the bill amount, tipping in Mexico is often done on a smaller scale. Generally speaking, a tip of 10% is standard in Mexico, although there are times when tipping more or less may be justified.

Porters that help carry your bag from the airport to your transportation, or to your hotel room also deserve a tip. Giving a dollar for 2 or 3 bags is acceptable, maybe a little more if you have a lot of luggage."

Those are just a few tidbits of tipping etiquette in Mexico, find out more at MexicoExpo.

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