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Cozumel 2010Trip Information
Hello, Cozumel DIVERS Here you can find all the information you need to get ready for your trip to Cozumel, Mexico.
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Trip Info
We're so glad that you've decided to make your travel plans with Scuba Center! We promise that we will do everything we can to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Trip
Dates: TBA Your hotel, diving, airfare, and transfers are taken care of! The only things that you are responsible for are your meals, alcoholic beverages, and souvenirs.
We will be flying Continental Airlines to Cozumel on a direct flight. Since it is an international flight, their luggage limits are as follows: Checked Baggage:"2 Checked Bags: Maximum 50 lbs (32 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) (total length + width + height) per piece." Carry On: "Continental will permit one bag plus one personal item (see below) per passenger to be carried on the aircraft. The maximum combined linear measurement (L + W + H) of the carry-on bag is 51 inches (130 cm). The maximum weight of the carry-on bag is 40 pounds (18 kg). In addition to the one carry-on item, you may bring free-of-charge the below items:
This information comes directly off of Continental's website. If you would like to learn more about their policies, you can visit their website at http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/baggage/default.asp .
Identification Requirements for Entry Into Mexico
"MEXICO - *Proof of citizenship and photo ID. Tourist card is required. Tourist card valid 3 months for single-entry up to 180 days, $20 fee, requires proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, and proof of sufficient funds. Visa not required of U.S. citizens for tourist/transit stay of up to 30 days. Obtain tourist cards in advance from Consulate, Tourism Office, and most airlines serving Mexico upon arrival. Departure tax $10 is paid at airport when not included in the cost of the airline ticket. Notarized consent from parent(s) required for children under age 18 traveling alone, with one parent, or in someone else’s custody." FROM: http://travel.state.gov/foreignentryreqs.html#m In other words: A U.S. Passport is mo' better! I strongly urge you to get a passport for this trip. It will make entry into Mexico and re-entry into the U.S. much, much easier. Plus, a passport is a good document to have anyway, and they don't expire for 10 years (for an adult). Continental Airlines will take care of the "Tourist Card" for us, so we don't have to worry about that. If you are taking your child with you without the other parent present, you will need to get a notarized letter of consent from the parent that is not traveling with the child. If you plan to use a birth certificate and a government-issued ID as your travel documents, but have gotten married recently, you will need to bring your marriage license with you to prove that you legally had your name changed. If you plan to use a birth certificate, IT MUST BE A CERTIFIED COPY. (must have a raised seal)
Click Here to download a list of dive gear to bring. If you can't get to the list, we'll pass one out at the pre-trip party.
Here are a few of the basic supplies you should bring with you to Cozumel: -Advil
(or your choice of headache reliever)
The cool thing about going to Mexico is that in the touristy areas, everyone accepts the US Dollar. For this reason, I wouldn't get any money changed upon arrival in Mexico. Any and all of the transactions you need to make can be made with the US Dollar. Plus, because the US Dollar is in such demand down there, you should get a better deal when purchasing souvenirs. MEALS: The trip is 5 days long. A continental breakfast will be provided by Casa Del Mar each morning, which means that each traveler will be responsible for 10 meals. In Cozumel, you can eat really cheap, or you can eat really expensive. Its up to you. To be safe, I would factor in a cost of about $20 for each meal. I realize that this is a little high, but doing so will ensure that you don't bring too little money. $20 x 10 meals = $200 per person for meals. On top of that, I would factor in an extra $100 for bottled water purchases, snacks, souvenirs and tipping. That means that at a minimum, each person should have about $300 in cash at their disposal. Remember, this is an over-estimation, but it will ensure that you don't run out of money. Also, you can pay with a credit card in most places, so you don't have to bring all that cash if you don't want to. A word to those who like to live it large: Bring a whole lot more money. If you want to live like a king, then be prepared to pay for it. Tipping: It's always nice to tip the Divemaster on the boat at the end of the day. It shows that we're not rude Americans, and that we appreciate what they did for us. About $5-$10 for a tip is the average per day.
Trips are a great time to get some PADI Specialty training! Here are the PADI continuing education courses which will be offered on this trip:
PADI Boat Diver You can get your courses a la carte for $65 a piece, but if you do all three, it's only $165! That's a $30 savings, and you'll be more than half-way to Master Scuba Diver! Call Scuba Center for more info. Your trip leader for your adventure in Cozumel is PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer John Bailey. John will do everything that he can to make your trip enjoyable, and if you have any questions, don't be afraid to call him up at Scuba Center at (903) 595-2703. We'll see you in Cozumel!
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