By Judy Newell
Mexico City Ranks Number 8 on World’s Best Cities for Expats
Mexico City is the eighth best city in the world for expats and number one in North America, according to the results of an international survey.
InterNations, which bills itself as the world’s largest expat community, published its Expat City Ranking 2021 on December 1. The list ranks 57 cities worldwide.
The Mexican capital made it into the top five cities in three different categories. It ranked second for “getting started,” fourth for “finance and housing” and fifth for “local cost of living.”
Mexico City’s overall ranking was burdened by its forty-ninth place in “quality of urban living,” which includes transportation, safety and politics, and health and environment, and its forty-second place in “urban work life,” which encompasses job, career, and work-life balance.
Almost nine in 10 expats in Mexico City said that locals are generally friendly toward foreign residents. The global average was considerably lower.
InterNations also found that 73 percent of expats in Mexico City are satisfied with their financial situation and 92 percent said their disposable household income is enough or more than enough to cover their expenses.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ranked as the best city for expats, followed by Málaga, Spain; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Sydney, Australia; and Singapore. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Prague, Czech Republic, took the two spots above Mexico City, while Basel, Switzerland, and Madrid, Spain, were ranked as the ninth and tenth best cities for expats, respectively.
Rome, Italy, ranked as the worst city for expats, while Milan, Italy, and Johannesburg, South Africa, were the second and third worst, respectively.
InterNations announced earlier this year that respondents to its “Expat Insider” survey had rated Mexico as the second-best country for people living and working abroad. Only Taiwan was ranked as a more attractive destination among 59 countries.
Magical Holidays Await at the Chablé Maroma
Be ready for an unforgettable Festive Season at Chablé Maroma on the Riviera Maya. Chablé Maroma has prepared a traditional Mexican “Posada,” followed by a special dinner for Christmas Eve. Then welcome the New Year with an unparalleled event that includes a cocktail at Raw Bar, a harmonization ritual at the beach, and dinner followed by a sensational party and a bottomless mimosa brunch the following morning.
The offer includes:
• Accommodation at a villa with private pool.
• Daily breakfast a la carte for two at Kaban Restaurant.
• Special Christmas dinner and New Year’s Eve celebration for two people per villa.
• Special Brunch on January 1.
About New Year’s Eve Dinner:
• Pre-cocktail and hors d’oeuvres
• Special dinner served on December 31.
• Midnight Special Toast to welcome the New Year.
• Open standard Bar during the New Year’s Eve Celebration.
• Brunch served on January 1, including bottomless mimosas.
Travel Window: December 21, 2021 – January 2, 2022. Rates from US$1,950 per night. From US$8,428 total for 5 nights, December 31, 2021 – January 5, 2022, excluding taxes and fees.
Deal of the Week
Perfect Journeys 2022 Cruise Groups – Book by Dec 31, 2021
We are pleased to offer you three cruising options for small groups from San Miguel in 2020: cruising on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 on an 8-day Trans-Atlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton departing May 1; a 10-day Circumnavigation of Iceland cruise on Iceland ProCruises departing July 11; and a 7-day Christmas Markets along the Rhine river cruise on December 12.
To book the Early Bird rates on these cruises, reservations must be made and deposited by December 31 of this year.
Anyone who loves the theater, music, and entertainment will find themselves spellbound by what they will see on board the Queen Mary 2. From the Royal Court Theatre performing West End quality shows, to inspiring guest speakers, to string quartets and ballroom dancing, the choice is all yours.
Rates for Cunard’s luxurious Trans-Atlantic Crossing are from US$1,282 for an inside cabin, US$1,614 for an ocean-view cabin, and US$1,994 for a balcony cabin. The deposit is 25 percent of the cruise fare.
Experience an unforgettable 10-day cruise around Iceland onboard the Ocean Diamond, the 216-passenger ship of Iceland ProCruises. Discover this mystical land steeped in Viking traditions and volcanic landscapes. A range of exciting shore excursions offers countless ways to interact with Iceland’s culture, nature, history, and people.
Early Bird Rates for outside cabins, which expire on December 31, are from US$3,625 for a cabin with a porthole window, US$5,070 for a cabin with an obstructed view, US$6,850 for a panoramic window cabin, and US$10,395 for a balcony suite.
Sail aboard an elegantly decorated river cruise ship through cities and towns brimming with beautiful decor, glittering Christmas trees, and holiday spirit aboard the AmaSerena of AMA Waterways. The 162-passenger vessel boasts spacious staterooms, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool, complimentary Wi-Fi on board, and more.
Encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland, this distinctive 8-day itinerary is truly a Christmas miracle. Departing December 12, you can earn Triple Savings on your holiday cruise when you book categories BB and above: US$2,000 savings per stateroom; US$100 per stateroom onboard credit; and complimentary category upgrade.
From rates are: fixed window Category E cabin US$3,499, French Balcony cabin US$4,598, and a Twin Balcony Category BB cabin US$5,198, with triple savings offered.
Call now to book your 2022 cruise aboard these elegant Trans-Atlantic, Iceland and Christmas Market cruises.
Judy Newell, an international travel consultant for 50 years, heads Perfect Journeys and specializes in unique travel experiences to destinations around the world. She custom designs journeys that are tailored to suit client’s interests, physical abilities and budget. Please contact Judy for further information on Travel News topics and around-the-world travel. Cell phone 415 111 8765, Vonage 949-300-3682; email judynewell@perfectjourneys.net.
Sources: Mexico News Daily, Chablé Maroma, Perfect Journeys
