All Mexican resorts are not created equal. So what's the difference, and how should first-time travelers know which one to choose? The answer is found in The Complete Idiot's Travel Guide to Mexico's Beach Resorts, which rounds up everything you need to know about the top places for fun in the sun: Acapulco, Ixtapa/Zihuatenejo, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, and Cozumel. The guide begins with a quiz to help readers match their interests (diving, nightlife, shopping, authentic cultural experiences, and so on) to the resort that's best suited to their tastes.
 
There's an extensive section on package tours that helps you save big bucks, and tips on cultural differences, safety, documents, customs, safety, and more-all designed to help nervous first-time travelers have a worry-free vacation. And a gorgeous full-color photo insert lets you see the various resorts for yourself!
 
Published 1998