So, I’m thinking about summer travel and where to go next. I know, a good problem to have. The first thing I do is head to Lonely Planet Guides site. On their site, I shop for destination, activity, or digital guides. If I know exactly what I’m looking for, I can buy just a chapter from one of the guides.

For example, I’m thinking of a trip to Mexico — in particular Ixtapa. I looked up their Planning Guide (free PDF) for an overview and some recommendations regarding best time to travel, what to bring, events that are happening.

The beauty of this is that you can use a trusted source to give you up to date planning information. Give it a try! Click on the link in this article to get there.