With the recent U.S. State Department warning about travel to Mexico in the wake of a woman dying at an all-inclusive resort, safety while traveling is top of mind – especially for women. It's not the first warning about travel to Mexico: In December 2016, the government cautioned travelers about going to almost half of the country's states — some of which are home to popular vacation areas like Los Cabos and Acapulco — because of violence and crime.
But this latest warning is particularly noteworthy, as the incidents that prompted it impacted a number of women and underscored the importance of safety for female travelers, whether they're on vacation or a business trip in Mexico or anywhere in the world.
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