If you are one of the millions of people who decide to enjoy a Mexico vacation each year, you were in the vacation of a lifetime.  Mexico is a vibrant, exciting country where you will be surrounded by new sites and sensations.  Mexico is a land of contrasts, where the warmth of the sunny beaches offers a sharp counterpoint to its cool mountain valleys.  But the most delightful aspect of vacationing in Mexico will be your encounters with the Mexican people who see life as a celebration.

 

From their love of spicy food and invigorating drinks to their enjoyment of exuberant music and dance and their bold approach to art and architecture, the Mexican people live in a world which makes other cultures seem dull by comparison.  With your first Mexico vacation, you will be exposed to a way of life which will remain with you forever, and make it very hard to leave.

 

One of the ways you could bring a bit of Mexico home with you on your return is in photographs.  Carefully select the camera you use to commemorate your Mexico vacation, because you will need one which can take great quality photos in a wide range of environments.  You might automatically assume that your best choice of cameras will be a digital camera, because of its ease of use and the fact that using a digital camera relieves you of having to cart around several roles of film.

 

One of the disadvantages, however, of bringing a digital camera on a Mexico vacation, is that the cost of a good digital camera makes it an attractive target for thieves.  So if you are traveling with one, you must be sure to leave it locked up or keep it in your possession at all times.  You should also protect you whenever you are in environment where it might get wet. 

 

A much cheaper yet still convenient alternative to digital cameras is a disposable camera.  Anyone who knows how to use a 35mm camera can use a disposable camera.  The major difference is that you must turn in the disposable camera in order to get your photos developed, and the camera will not be returned to you.  Using a digital camera, however, will have the advantage of letting you transfer your Mexico vacation photographs onto a CD.  Most photo centers offer this service, and they will also let you customize your pictures by cropping them, reducing the “red eye” effect, and making other changes.

 

You should take care to keep a disposable camera dry if you are visiting a beach or participating in a water activity.  If you intend to do snorkeling or scuba diving, you might bring an underwater camera along on your Mexico vacation.  Underwater cameras are also sold in disposable form, and you can even waterproof a traditional camera by purchasing a waterproof casing for it.

 

You all have any trouble finding a camera in Mexico if you forget to bring one.  Mexico has many retailers who sell digital, 35mm, and disposable cameras.  The only disadvantage you face in purchasing a camera in Mexico is that it may be overpriced if you buy it from a retailer in a popular resort area.
If you do not want to carry a camera on your Mexico vacation, but you have a cell phone, you may be able to use it to take pictures.  Having a camera cell phone will enable you not only to store your vacation pictures, but to share them immediately with the friends and family back home, and to transfer them to your PC on your return.  Why you cannot expect the sharpest quality in the pictures you take on your cell phone, they will still help you capture your Mexico vacation memories.

 

Using a video camera to record your Mexico vacation adventures is another great way to keep your memories alive.  Look for a camcorder which will let you record your video footage to a DVD, because you may have trouble finding a VHS recorder on which to play them back.

 

Your Mexico vacation is sure to provide you with photo opportunities at every turn.  Having a way of recording them in photographs will let you hang onto your memories for a lifetime!

 

Tim Roseland
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