Today is your day Boomer! But today may NOT be a good day to set up a winter, warm trip to Mexico. Our friend to the south is experiencing a rush of cartel violence and, apparently, the streets are not very safe in tourist hotspots like Mazatlan! Some tourists are in lockdown in their hotels, while others are being advised to not engage in risky activities. This statement is from Canadian travel agent Lori Smith: "my advice is the same no matter the destination; have your wits about you, always ... follow safety practices that you would follow at home. Don't be getting floor-licking drunk and go out adventuring. That's maybe a bad choice." Across the country, the popular Cancun region is also under threat for increased rates of violent crime, armed robbery, assault, kidnapping and fraud. Oh, not good. I have been to Mexico myself and the country is generally pretty safe, and about 2 million Canadians go there every year. Boomers, better do your due dilligence and research all the accurate information before you go....that includes checking with the federal government. Cheers and good luck!