Spring Break Travel – Where NOT To Go
According to Fox News, the U.S. State Department is warning tourists about traveling to towns along Mexico’s Caribbean coast. So, when it comes to Spring Break travel… you might want to avoid Cancun!
The warning is in regard to clashes between taxi drivers and ride-share customers and drivers. There have been incidents where taxi drivers in Quintana Roo state (home to Cancun and other popular tourist spots), are harassing and attacking both the drivers and passengers in Uber vehicles. It seems competition from the ride-share service has led to turmoil.
On Monday, taxi drivers blocked a main road leading toward many hotels in Cancun. As a result, some tourists had to walk or ride in police pickup trucks to the airport.
The U.S. State Department warns travelers that past disputes of this nature have been known to turn violent. Videos have been surfacing on social media of tourists being harassed by taxi drivers.
Ana Patricia Peralta, the mayor of Cancun, has asked the drivers to show restraint. She doesn’t want the small group to damage the reputation of the area, or put anyone in danger.
What led to the uprising? There was a January 11th court ruling that allows Uber to operate without a public transport license. But that transport license is a requirement for taxis.
So, when it comes to Spring Break travel, Cancun may not be the place for you this year. If you’re looking for places a little closer to home, and perhaps a bit safer, check out these great places close by!
One South Carolina Town Makes the Best Weekend Getaways List
Looking for the best weekend getaways? Because, who doesn’t love a quick weekend away? After a long week at work… or maybe many long weeks at work, taking a little getaway can do wonders! While taking a whole week of vacation may seem too much for you right now, a quick weekend trip may be the solution.
We all need down time to relax and unwind. If you’re over the whole “stay-cation” thing, and ready to venture out, U.S. News has some great ideas. Now that things seem to somewhat be opening back up, now is a perfect time to plan a little trip!
Now the question is… where to go? Choosing a good location can be difficult, especially for places you’ve never been. This list from U.S. News is a great resource, because they did all the heavy lifting. The research considered factors like: accessibility, affordability, entertainment options and reader votes.
The list does have locations all over the world, but a few of these are just a couple of hours from the CSRA! One South Carolina town made the list at number 3… and there’s one in North Carolina too at number 6 on the list!
To see U.S. News’ 15 best weekend getaways, click here.
And now for the Top 10 Best Weekend Getaways…
“Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99, and also serves as the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group in Augusta. She’s a Georgia native but currently resides just across the river in South Carolina. She started in the radio industry as a part-time board operator, and moved up through various roles, including on-air positions and program director for multiple stations. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness and Augusta local events.
