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Cowboy Concierge

Your Guide to New Experiences

Author: Don Herman

Common Tourist Scams: Pickpockets 0

Travel Planning / Travel Tips

Common Tourist Scams

You can travel the world over, and in every corner you’ll find some people who want to part you from your possessions. But many of the techniques are similar, no matter where you are. These are the most common tourist scams worldwide. See how many you recognize. Common Tourist Scams: ATM/Banking The Skimmer. This technique has been around for a while. It involves an electronic device that fits over the slot where you insert your credit card. This device reads your card information and the scammer then uses that to purchase items online. Fortunately, the newer cards with chips inserted...

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Rising Stars

Cowboy Concierge Funds The Rising Star Scholarship

Help Us Support Colorado’s Rising Stars! Hi and welcome to Cowboy Concierge. I’m Don Herman, and with my partner of 26 years, Dwaine Schmidt, we sponsor the Rising Star Scholarship for students of Mapleton Public Schools. Where Is Mapleton? Mapleton is one of several districts in the Denver metropolitan area, and serves a very diverse population. I am very proud to have served as Chief of Operations in Mapleton for 17 years, helping transition the district from a typical one-feeder-system district to a truly innovative district of choice. What Makes Mapleton Unique? Every student in Mapleton chooses the school that...

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Nuevo Vallarta / Puerto Vallarta / Travel Tips

Is Mexico Safe for Travel?

Is Mexico Safe for Travel? We get this question all the time. The answer is both simple and complex, and it really depends on what you’re looking for in your trip to this vast and amazing country. Is Mexico Safe for Travel? Our Experience Dwaine and I have been traveling to Mexico for about 15 years now. We bounce back and forth between the Puerto Vallarta area in Jalisco state and the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo. And in all those years, we’ve never had a single problem of any kind. Not to say that things never happen in Puerto...

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Travel Planning / Travel Tips

Should You Buy Travel Insurance?

Should You Buy Travel Insurance? You’ve saved for months or years for that fantastic cruise or resort stay.  You’re packed and ready to go – and then disaster strikes.  A close relative becomes ill.  You fall and injure yourself.  Or you’re already on the road and the plane has a mechanical problem, causing you to miss a day or two of your trip.  Your luggage winds up in Toledo, Ohio and you’re in Toledo, Spain.  Or – worst of all – you need medical attention while on your trip and your own health insurance won’t cover you. These are all...

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Current Rentals

Explore Beautiful Hilton Head Island

Ocean Dunes Villas on Hilton Head Island Prime Beachfront Unit at an Unbeatable Price! One Week on Hilton Head Island – Now Only $1,400! 5/5/24 – 5/12/24 Looking for a great beach getaway? Check out this beautiful, one-bedroom unit right on the beach on Hilton Head Island! This Ocean Dunes Villa, unit 415, has a full-size kitchen, with a living/dining combo. There is also a queen size sofa sleeper in the living room. The balcony off the living room offers a great oceanfront view to relax, unwind and listen to the waves. Hilton Head Island was voted the Best Island...

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Travel Planning / Travel Tips

Should I Get Pesos Before Traveling to Mexico?

One of the most common questions we’re asked when sending clients to our sunny southern neighbors is Should I get pesos before traveling to Mexico?  And if the answer were simple, it probably wouldn’t be asked so often. The answer is, “It depends.” In this article, I’ll go through some of the ins and outs of Mexican currency exchange to help you decide what’s best for you. First – What kind of trip are you taking? If you’re going for a week, and your destination is an all-inclusive resort where you plan on parking your behind on a lounge chair all day, sipping those...

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Current Rentals / Nuevo Vallarta

Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta

Enjoy a week’s stay at Vidanta’s flagship Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta in a beautiful, 2 bedroom Grand Luxxe Villa! Enjoy a week at the Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta for an unforgettable vacation experience. This beautiful unit features two bedrooms with 2 king-size beds, two and a half bathrooms with two Jacuzzi tubs, a terrace with a plunge pool, a separate private deck, a gourmet kitchen, two living areas with sofas, and four TVs. The 3,000 square foot unit will accommodate 8, (five adults and three children) with a grand sofa in the private, lock-off sitting room and also in the main...

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Nuevo Vallarta

Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta – Experience the Sublime

Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta – If you’re considering a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the first thing you’ll probably think about is “Where Do I Want to Stay?”  And there are hundreds of options.  The decision is difficult because that’s the wrong first question.  Your first question should be, “What Type of Experience Do I Want In Mexico?” Where you stay will determine much about the type of experience you have in Mexico (and anywhere, really).  So give some thought first to what it is you want to do when you’re there.  Are you looking for adventure?  Relaxation?  Exploring new...

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Current Rentals / Nuevo Vallarta

Grand Luxxe 3 Bedroom Loft

Over 6,000 sq ft on two floors, the Grand Luxxe 3 Bedroom Loft provides the perfect space for a large family gathering or celebration. Located just minutes north of Puerto Vallarta on the Bay of Banderas, this Grand Luxxe unit offers the following: And of course, every Grand Luxxe unit comes with Vidanta’s high-quality service. Maids clean daily, and a turn-down service helps you get ready to rest easy for the night. AAA Five Diamond Award Vidanta Grand Luxxe Nuevo Vallarta The AAA Five Diamond Award is the highest recognition given by AAA regarding excellence by restaurants or hotels/resorts. Why...

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Nuevo Vallarta / Riviera Maya / Travel Planning

Vidanta Grand Mayan – A Celebration of Vacation

Vidanta Grand Mayan – A Celebration of Vacation. The Grand Mayan is the perfect vacation destination for you and your family. With five locations scattered across Mexico, you can be free to design the vacation of your dreams. Flexibility is what sets the Grand Mayan apart from other resorts, and even other accommodations within Vidanta. You can choose a Grand Mayan in any of the following locations: Looking for great snorkeling and SCUBA? Check out the Riviera Maya location, located just south of Cancun. Vidanta provides a free transfer from the airport to the resort, so your vacation begins the...