As I recall, I read the Amex contract after we got home just to make sure.
And sure enough it said coverage in the US only. I'd take a look at your
contract and not trust a telecon person... let us know if you pursue this
further.
Wayne
"Richard Ferguson" wrote in message
news:ybwZg.305128$QM6.59320@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> I understand that American Express does provide coverage in Mexico if
> you rent the car using their card. Is there a limitation that I do not
> know about?
>
> In fact, based on your comment, I spoke to American Express. They
> routed me to the department that handles that the car insurance, and the
> lady assured me that I would in fact be covered. There were a few
> qualifications, such as reserving and paying for the rental with
> American Express, 30 days maximum, no exotic cars, turn down the
> collision damage waiver from the rental company, etc. If you were going
> to count on that insurance one would want to know the details of the
> coverage, and any exclusions. They also assured me that I would be
> covered in case that the vehicle was stolen. This coverage is valid in
> most countries, including Mexico. (Not valid in Israel, Ireland,
> Australia, etc.)
>
> So what is your source for believing that you were not covered in
> Mexico? Was there something special about your rental that disqualified
> you from this coverage?
>
> Richard
>
>
>
> Wayne Lundberg wrote:
>
> > wrote in message
> > news:1161148180.075573.142160@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com...
> >
> >>Hi all:
> >>
> >>My wife and I plan to spend five nights at Cancun at end of this
> >>November, and we would like to visit Chichen Itza, Tulum, Xel-Ha,
> >>Xcaret. I googled the web and found quite a few tour packages available
> >>over the web. Among them, www.cancun-discounts.com offers great
> >>discounts.
> >>
> >>I am wondering whether anyone else has the experience using their
> >>online booking service, if so, could you please share your experience
> >>including your experience at Cancun?
> >>
> >>On a separete, but related topic, I would also appreciate any comments
> >>on these tour packages versus driving ourselves. We never joined any
> >>tour group before in the past (all inside US), and heard that the
> >>schedule is often hectic and hours are wasted for picking up people at
> >>different locations, but on the other hand, driving could be difficult
> >>especially as we do not speak Spanish at all.
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>-- czw
> >>
> >
> > We rented a car last time in Cancun. I chose not to pay for insurance
and
> > the rates were very good, something like $34 a day. But later, after
getting
> > back to the US, I discovered that if the car were stolen I would be
liable
> > for the full cost of the car and my US insurance nor my American Express
> > card would be of any value. I would be responsible for the full amount.
The
> > fully insured rates bring the rental fee up to about $90 per day. You
can
> > use a lot of taxis for a small percentage of this or go bus for pennies
on
> > the mile.
> >
> > Even though both of us speak Spanish, we often use the day tours because
of
> > the convenience and security they provide. We rented the car because our
> > resort was close to Playa del Carmen, halfway between Xcaret and Cancun
and
> > we had stuff to do in both places. Great highways everywhere. Lousy
signage!
> >
> > Wayne
> >
> >
>
>
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