Path: ccsf.homeunix.org!ccsf.homeunix.org!news1.wakwak.com!nf1.xephion.ne.jp!onion.ish.org!onodera-news!newsfeed.media.kyoto-u.ac.jp!in.100proofnews.com!in.100proofnews.com!cycny01.gnilink.net!cyclone1.gnilink.net!spamkiller2.gnilink.net!nwrdny02.gnilink.net.POSTED!53ab2750!not-for-mail From: "news.verizon.net" Newsgroups: alt.travel,fj.rec.travel,rec.travel,rec.travel.latin-america References: <%P8nb.29749$vL1.347135@news.chello.at> Subject: Re: Yucatan organised bus travel vs rented car Lines: 51 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2600.0000 Message-ID: Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 17:59:59 GMT NNTP-Posting-Host: 64.223.92.233 X-Complaints-To: abuse@verizon.net X-Trace: nwrdny02.gnilink.net 1067277599 64.223.92.233 (Mon, 27 Oct 2003 12:59:59 EST) NNTP-Posting-Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 12:59:59 EST Xref: ccsf.homeunix.org fj.rec.travel:100 Distances in Yucatan tend to be large and the interior is flat and not so interesting, so leaving the driving to a pro is a good idea. But do not take organized bus tours. They typically arrive too late in the day and leave too early to really enjoy your visit. The country is criss=crossed by a very efficient and comfortable bus service and that, to me, is the best way to travel. Even the chicken busses to out-of-the-way villages are not bad at all for a short ride. Driving your own car is not a problem either if you carry the right insurance with local representation. But it is a tiresome responsibility and a worry I don't need. As for the cops, they are generally your friend, at least as good or better than your average U.S. State trooper. And corruption, is not at all the monster we hear about. Different customs apply in different countries (and Cities). Just remember the true meaning of the word Tip: to insure prompt service :-) If you have done something very dumb and dangerous do you prefer showing up in court the next week or leaving $10. on the spot in appreciation for a quick sermon and leniency? BTW, I have not had to do that in the past twenty years and that was in my own country. "Gert Bukacek" wrote in message news:%P8nb.29749$vL1.347135@news.chello.at... > Initially I wanted to rent a car. But after some good advice of friends I > am reconsidering this intention. > > I'd be pleased to receive your oppinion on that. (perhaps new > advantages/disadvantages and conclusion!!) > > Some thoughts of mine concerning advantages and disadvantages: > > car: > > + independent (choose the exact tour, stop at any place, return as i > please) > + maybe cheaper > - risk of getting robbed on remote streets (I've heard of people carrying > guns robbing you) > - problem with accidents (as much as I figured out tourists are always > responsible, the police is corrupt and should be avoided) > - risk of car getting robbed, stolen or damaged while visiting sights > > thank you in advance > > Buki > > > >