FAQs

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How can I tell if my passport is up-to-date enough?

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When you travel out of country right now, it's a good idea to make sure your passport is active for 6 months after your date of return home. If you're returning home on May 2, 2022, make sure your passport doesn't expire until November 2, 2022.

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Where are you registered?

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We chose not to create a registry for this event in part because we know that each of you is traveling a long way to be with us, and that despite getting a good deal on the room/food it is still not cheap. We are so appreciative that you all took vacation time and fit this trip into your budgets. That is a generous gift and we are so grateful. For anyone that insists on giving us a gift, we are trying to plan a honeymoon to the Greek Islands. We'd very much appreciate cash gifts that we can deposit into our honeymoon fund. We also appreciate advice on places to go in Santorini, Paros, and Tinos :-)

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Do I need cash on hand?

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While the resort is all-inclusive, we recommend taking out a little bit of money in pesos or having US $1 bills available. I'd recommend taking out around $50/ day in pesos (1000 pesos/day) to cover tip for three meals, room service, and drink tips.

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Do I need to tip at the resort?

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The prices at the resort include a modest tip, but a small additional tip is appreciated. Generally, for drinks, we'll just throw in our coins or include a few singles when we settle the tab. For food or meals or spa services, we'll tip an additional 10%. We also encourage guests to leave a little cash ($2 or so) for housekeeping each day.

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Do I need to get any vaccines before coming?

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Assuming your typical vaccines are up-to-date and that you have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, you may not need to get any additional vaccines. We have found the food and water at the resort (in Cancun's hotel zone) to be safe for consumption, although bottled water is readily available, too. There are also almost no mosquitos near the resort. If you decide to travel outside of the hotel, you should be careful to only eat cooked fruits and vegetables, use bottled water, and liberally apply bug spray. And if you're going to take a day trip not arranged by the resort or travel throughout other parts of Mexico, the CDC recommends getting the following vaccines: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Cholera. If you will be going into the rainforest or expect to be in direct contact with animals (please, don't pet the iguanas that run around the resort), a rabies vaccine is also a good idea.

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Do I need a visa to travel to Mexico?

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Yes, prior to flying to Mexico you should fill out an MME form. You can fill it out online here: https://www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/en/solicitud.html Note that in addition to filling out (and printing) this form, you must also have a passport that does not expire for 6 months.

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What paperwork do I need to fill out in advance to travel to Mexico amidst COVID-19?

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As of December 29, 2021, we recommend you prepare the following documents: -You will need proof of COVID-19 vaccination to leave Mexico. -Download the VeriFly app on your smartphone or tablet, create a profile, and create a travel event to return to your home country from Mexico. You can only make this event the week or so before your trip. The app will walk you through uploading vaccination documents, test results, etc. -Within a week prior to traveling to Mexico, fill out and print this online customs declaration form: https://siat.sat.gob.mx/PTSC/DPE/faces/resources/pages/declaracion/declaracion.jsf -Within a week prior to traveling to Mexico, fill out and print this online MME declaration form: https://www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/en/solicitud.html -You will also need to pay a small visitor tax and print proof of payment. You can do that here: https://quintanarootax.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X2-7SAKW2ZH09ozRcdyKEteuYYdioO_PuJboqTwjp0TakMkR9D8V9UaAtfZEALw_wcB -Prior to leaving for Mexico, please print out this health attestation form. You will need to fill it out to return to the United States. https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Combined-Passenger-Attestation-Amended-Testing-Order-12-02-2021-p.pdf

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Is Cancun a safe place to travel amidst COVID-19?

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As of April 7, 2022, Cancun was considered a low-risk destination for travel. You can check the safety of each region in Mexico in real-time (as updated by the Mexican government) here: https://datos.covid-19.conacyt.mx/#SemaFE You can find more information on COVID safety measures in each part of Mexico here: https://www.islandlifemexico.com/coronavirus-in-mexico/

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Do I need to take a COVID test before I can return home?

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Yes, you will need proof of a negative COVID test within a day of your return home (in the US). The resort offers in-house antigen and PCR tests. When you check-in to the resort, the receptionists will ask you for information about your flight back, and they will schedule your test at that time. You will need to pay for the test. the antigen test costs $350 MX (a little over $17 USD), and the PCR costs $1500 MX (a little over $73 USD).

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Do I need to wear a mask in the resort?

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Masks are optional for guests but encouraged in enclosed, shared spaces. Staff will wear masks at all times.