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I Love Paris in the Spring, and Summer and Fall…

Paris the French capital, is one of Europe’s perennially popular destinations and has some of the biggest name attractions of any European city.

Whether your perfect base in Paris are a central Paris hotel choose something memorable for your stay.

Choose the neighbourhood that works best for your trip. Arty Montmatre, the laid-back left bank or something further out on the Metro line they all have their advantages. A self-contained Paris apartment all offer something - decide what is important to you before making a booking.

Here are some suggested highlights for a first time visitor to Paris. The extensive, reliable and cheap metro makes it easy to get around Paris regardless of where you are staying
Remember to hold onto your wallet tight, especially when the hoards descend on you trying to sell the usual tourist junk at popular locations such as the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre|Notre Dame Cathedral.

River Seine
The River Seine is an excellent place to start your Paris break. From the Seine you can take in the heart of the ancient city of Paris and provides easy access to many of Paris’s most famous attractions.

Champs-Elysees
Although an attraction in itself, the long and wide Champs-Elysees boulevard is often a pleasant departure from the more built up areas of the city. Tourists are unlikely to find a cheap Paris hostel along here, however. However the many luxury 5 star hotels are nearby.

At one end of the Champs-Elysees is the Arc de Triomphe: one of the city’s must-sees, honoring the soldiers that fought in France’s wars. It can also be an amusing place to watch cars carefully navigating the bizarre Charles de Gaulle roundabout (nicknamed L’Etoile, or star), a scary piece of road engineering even in Paris. As a predestrian avoid death and take the underpass.

Mexico RV Insurance - A Better Deal on the Internet?

So why is Mexican Auto Insurance so vital for people traveling to Mexico? The problem is, even with valid U.S. or Canadian auto insurance, no matter how extensive your coverage is, it does not cover liability protection for the people and property outside your vehicle. The problem is, even with valid U.S. or Canadian auto insurance, no matter how extensive your coverage is, it does not cover liability protection for the people and property outside your vehicle. This explains why is it vital to purchase a Mexican Insurance Policy from an officially licensed company with permission to conduct business in Mexico. Basic common sense would dictate you purchase Mexican Insurance prior to entering the country, because you will have a better understanding about what you are getting and just as importantly, you can see what you are NOT getting.

For example, there are insurers at the border who sell annual insurance policies. What they may not tell you is that the policy has a provision which states that if you are in Mexico for more than 90 days within that annual period, the policy is void.

Despite the fact that Mexican car insurance can be secured by vendors near the border, buying your insurance online and ahead of time can avoid unnecessary complications. You should ask yourself;

If I drive up to a booth with a nice vehicle, they will know I’m a captive buyer. Will the salesman increase the cost or adjust the fee based on what they think I can afford to pay?

Did I buy the proper policy for my specific vehicle?

Understanding Mexico Auto Insurance is a-la-carte, what do I need?

Understanding Mexican Insurance is a-la-carte, what is covered?

What is the worst actual exposure in Mexico?

Does my policy cover the places I plan to travel to?

Am I getting good economic value for my money?

Why do some policies add taxes and high fees and others do not?

Purchasing Mexico Insurance Online is easily the fastest, most reliable, convenient option. WebSites with various policy choices and sites that allow comparing and customization of quotes are usually the safest, most affordable bet.

 

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Rocky Point Mexico Car Insurance Adventures South of the Border

Rocky Point Mexico, a.k.a. Puerto Penasco, has a reputation for sport fishing and fun adventure along the Sea of Cortes. Located a mere 60 miles from the Arizona border, Rocky Point is a popular destination for those wanting to get away for a few days of adventure in Mexico.

For those seeking relaxation, luxury hotels and condos are available, while traditional campgrounds and motels are also in available.

There are many fun things to do including, Fishing Charters, Jet ski Rentals, Daily Cruises, Scuba and Snorkeling, Whale and Dolphin Watching, , Ultra-light Flights, Parasailing, ATV Rentals and Horseback riding on the beach. And don’t forget the fresh fish burritos!

In the early 1800’s, Lt. Robert H. Hardy of the British Royal Navy explored along the seacoasts of Sonora and Baja California searching for pearls and valuable minerals in the sailing vessel La Bruja. He christened the beach head Rocky Point and it was described on semiofficial maritime guides as such until General Lázaro Cárdenas, president of Mexico in the 1930’s modified it to Puerto Punta Peñasco (Port Rocky Point).

During the early 1920’s Americans traveled from nearby Arizona and California to find the enormous flying fish abundant in the nearby waters. For regional fisherman Rocky Point provided refuge from storms, thanks to the “the hill of the whale” a natural point of refuge, and a beautiful inlet.

For those visiting Rocky Point (or the Baja Peninsula), a vehicle permit is not necessary. However, you still need to acquire a tourist card as well as car Insurance for Mexico.

US and Canadian car insurance is invalid in Mexico. The practice of law and coverage issues in Mexico can be completely dissimilar as respects auto accidents and how they are normally handled in the US. Comprehensive Mexico Auto Insurance is vital. You will be detained (jail) and your vehicle can be impounded until you pay damages deemed to have been caused by you to others. Your ability to pay for damages the authorities say you’ve caused to other people is viewed above all else. This is why it is important to protect yourself with quality Mexican Car Insurance .

Enjoy yourself with peace of mind on vacation!

 

 

Mexico Insurance, Why the Internet is BEST?

We asked one client what he thought of buying Mexican Car Insurance at one of the booths, gas stations, or roadside stands along the border.

This was Dan’s comment:

“I have vacationed in Mexico since the 70’s. Nearly all vacationers plan their travel, drive to the border then remember that they need to bring Mexico auto insurance … then they go to purchase insurance at the nearest sales booth. This is like buying groceries at 7-eleven or ampm mini-mart… your choice is limited, and you don’t have any way to research the insurance companies that vend at the border. It’s take it or forget it… the insurance coverage is a la carte, who knows what you’re actually getting, AND somehow they add additional FEES! It’s just smarter to buy it before you leave!”
San Diego, CA Resident

Also consider this: There is a LARGE difference between paper generated Mexico insurance policies and electronic Internet Mexican RV Insurance Policies.

Paper policies, are done in the old traditional way by agents throughout California, Texas, and Arizona in local insurance offices or at the border and mailed to Mexico, often through the regular postal US system.

Basically, an insurance salesman will manually fill out the paperwork, make a trip to the post office, and mail your policy to Mexico. In an attempt to cut costs, it is not uncommon to see an agency wait to mail policies until they have sold a number of them. This means that your insurance policy may be in line for a few days before it’s sent to Mexico.

Next, it can take up to 10 days for the batch of mail to get past customs to reach Mexico City, where most of the major insurers are located. Then it is processed by your insurer’s system database one at a time.

Internet driven auto insurance is a far better method of quickly notifying your insurer and distributing policies to you quickly by internet site, E-mail or by fax so YOU BENEFIT.

The real question is what happens if you have an accident and the insurance company doesn’t have physical evidence of your policy within their system? What happens if you have an accident on a weekend when almost all insurance agents are closed and the ONLY company able to respond is your insurance company?

Since you need to stay at the accident scene and report all accidents while in Mexico, and most auto accidents are adjudicated within hours, having physical possession of your Mexico Auto Insurance certificate, which needs to be verified by each insurer, is important.

How to Make your Dollar Go Further in Paris

You can’t afford a luxury trip to Paris? There are options, here are some tips on getting more value for your dollar.

The single most important thing for a cost-effective vacation is pick you time. Times to avoid in Paris: Christmas, September/October when there are large trade shows. If looking for a luxury hotel: check if rates are cheaper at weekends or in August, when traditionally when anyone who is anyone leaves Paris.

Try to time your departure so that you leave late at night having had a full day in Paris: your hotel will hold your luggage even if you have to check out in the morning. You have now got an extra day in Paris, and no hotel bill! Sleep on the plane its the best thing to do on them.

Don’t go alone: preferably take a couple of friends and share a room: you will normally pay the same for two adults as one and the third person is much less than half the tarrif for two.

Don’t hire a car . You do not need a car in Paris; the central city is compact and walkable and the Metro will get you around faster than a taxi in rush hour. If you need a car for the rest of your trip, arrange your car hire to start when you time in Paris finishes.

Use an on-line travel search site to find the best hotel prices. Don’t just book with the first site you find though. Try five or six especially if you are looking for smaller, boutique hotels. Not all hotel websites list every hotel in Paris.

Remember that many attractions including museums close one day a week: usually early in the week. If you are in town for those two days then double check which days your “must see” sites are open to avoid disappointment.

Don’t use taxis to hop around town: use the Metro for longer trips or walk: Paris is one of the most walkable cities in the world and most of the major sights and shopping areas are within easy walking distance.

A new development in inner city transport is the Vélib program (”vélo Liberté” or Freedom Bikes) by which it is possible to rent a bike for a very modest price. The first 30 minutes is free (plus a Euro1 daily fee payable by credit card) and prices rise raipidly for longer rental: designed to encourage you to drop off the bike and pick up a new one as you require: what a great reason to stop at cafe or two…

Paris is a wonderful city and who doesn’t want to see the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Musse d’Orsay, Notre Dame Church. Make sure you make the effort to make it to top stared restaraunt at least once on your visit.

Choose a Paris Luxury Hotel for your next European vacation and really see a different side of that wonderful city. A central Paris hotel will help you spend most of your time in the city of romance not commuting from a remote suburb. Selecting the best Parisian hotel can make or break your vacation.