"Joseph Coulter" wrote in message
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> BrianK wrote in
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>> On 1/26/2008 1:22 AM Mr. Travel did the "neutron dance", then made
>> these writings:
>>> Newby wrote:
>>>> "Joseph Coulter" wrote in message
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>>>>> "Newby" wrote in
>>>>> news:13pjvdrnkvpua3a@corp.supernews.com:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Might be traveling to Cancun later this year, June or July. Is it
>>>>>> advisable to rent a car or depend on local transportation? If I
>>>>>> go, I would like to visit Mayan ruins. Any recommendations as to
>>>>>> which to see?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you for any help.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Mexico has greater liability issues, do (it is mandatory) take all
>>>>> the insurance they will sell you. Driving isn't so bad but you
>>>>> don't wnat to
>>>>> have trouble in Mexico. I would rent for the day and go to the
>>>>> ruins (it
>>>>> is what I did) and not have a car most of the time. Beware free car
>>>>> rental in Cancun it is all about (as are all freebies in Cancun)
>>>>> time share.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Joseph Coulter, cruises and vacations
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for the info.
>>>>
>>>
>>> It is NOT mandatory to take all of the insurance.
>>> In fact, if you credit card is primary for foreign locations, that
>>> would be enough for most people.
>>>
>>> I always rent a car for RM. I wouldn't stay in Cancun.
>>> I would especially recommend it over a bus for visiting the ruins,
>>> especially Coba.
>>>
>>> Cancun is full of American teenagers looking for alcohol.
>>>
>>> If bars full of teenagers is not the scene for you, I recommend not
>>> staying in Cancun.
>> This may be true when renting a car in the US. However, in Mexico
>> most non-Mexican auto insurance is not recognized. It doesn't matter
>> if you have a super-duper platinum credit card with a cherry on top.
>> If it's not recognized, then it's the same as if you aren't carrying
>> insurance for the liability coverage offered by your credit card.
>>
>
> There are two places (of those where clients go and rent cars
> regularly) that I have found dclining insurance is neither wise nor
> allowed, Mexico and Italy.
>
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>
Your credit card insurance will cover the damage deductible. Liability
insurance comes with the car. No company would be allowed to rent without
liability coverage.
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