1 May 2009 — WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus. Today, international travel moves rapidly, with large numbers of individuals visiting various parts of the world. Limiting travel and imposing travel restrictions would have very little effect on stopping the virus from spreading, but would be [...]

Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Tropicasa
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Many people are overreacting amid the swine flu crisis, says Peter Greenberg. But as long as you take appropriate precautions, there’s no reason to be afraid of taking your vacation. By Peter Greenberg I tend to be a contrarian traveler, and I’ve always believed that — with rare exceptions — the best time to travel [...]

Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Tropicasa
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April 30, 2009 Campeche, Mexico Hola Mexico Insiders, Unless you’ve been living in a cave or a deserted island for the past week, you’ll have heard that a new strain of flu, labeled H1N1, has been identified in Mexico, the U.S., Canada, and elsewhere. The outbreak has generated thousands of news stories, and the media [...]

Posted on April 30th, 2009 by Tropicasa
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Dear clients, as far as Tropicasa knows the flu cannot be cured. What this letter intends to say is that it can be treated with the proper medicine. April 29th. 2009 Tourist Friends visiting Jalisco: As you already know, here in México and in other countries, we are facing the problem of a new aggressive [...]

Posted on April 30th, 2009 by Tropicasa
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April 29, 2009 – 4:34PM A street performer wears a mask painted silver in Mexico City. A member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed claims that more than 150 people have died from swine flu, saying it has officially recorded only seven deaths around the world. Vivienne Allan, from WHO’s patient safety program, [...]

Posted on April 29th, 2009 by Tropicasa
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Pamela Thompson – PVNN The phones and emails are coming fast and furious regarding the Swine Flu we are all hearing about. First, and very importantly, I am not a physician! But I do work with the best in Vallarta and I have spoken at length with several of them regarding everyone’s questions and worries. [...]

Posted on April 28th, 2009 by Tropicasa
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Despite the negative press and the U.S. Department’s recent travel alert, vacationers are still heading to Mexico to plunge their toes in the sand and bask in the tropical sun, while taking advantage of the budget friendly deals. The reports continue to be positive in resort towns with Mexico vacationers safe, smiling and planning to [...]

Posted on April 13th, 2009 by Tropicasa
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Tourism has suffered as drug-related violence across the border has surged. But canceling a vacation to Los Cabos or the Mayan Riviera may not be necessary. Teresa Bitler thought aboAssociated Press A tourist police officer patrols a beach in Playas de Rosarito on March 30. Teresa Bitler thought about spending Easter this year lounging on [...]

Posted on April 11th, 2009 by Tropicasa
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PART II: Comparing Mexico and U.S. Mortgages – How Different are Rates, Costs and Programs? PART II : Comparing Mexico and U.S. Mortgages – How Different are Rates, Costs and Programs? As we communicated in PART I of our February/March Newsletter,  we feel time is of the essence to update you on all that is taking place [...]

Posted on April 7th, 2009 by Tropicasa
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Polly G. Vicars – PVNN Brother Harry and Linda Ellerbee with Husband and me in New York City Several years ago I was elated when I got a call from the office of Emmy winner, writer, producer, TV personality Linda Ellerbee in New York asking where she could buy a copy of my first book, [...]

Posted on April 3rd, 2009 by Tropicasa
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