Is it safe to travel abroad? That may be the first question parents ask when considering whether the kids can embark on an adventurous activity.
But after the horrific kidnapping of four Americans that left two dead in the Mexican border town of Matamoros (across the Rio Grande from Brownsville, Texas), many are questioning travel to Mexico, long a popular destination for American families.
National Guard and military vehicles take part in an operation to transfer two of the four U.S. citizens kidnapped in Mexico back to Brownsville, Texas, after the other two were found dead, in Matamoros, Mexico, on March 7, 2023. (AFP/Getty Images/TNS)
But most are going ahead with their plans. “We haven’t gotten push back,” said Jack Ezon, founder of Embark Beyond travel company. “Not one cancel. Bookings continue on pace.”…