Kathie-K2,
I also saw the coverage, and of course we all worry how this awful drug war will affect cruising the Mexican Riviera. I have just booked my first Mexican Riviera, after 20 other cruises. The ports that the cruise lines call on are not as affected by the drug wars, and in all towns there are rough spots. I live 15 miles north of Detroit, go downtown often, know where I am going, and don't save a buck to park off the beaten path. I have cruised solo many times, 10+, but always consider my safety, do my research or homework ahead of time. I rarely stay on the ship, but if I do, cause there isn't anything new or nothing I want to do again, I enjoy the ship so much, with less passengers on board. WIN-WIN....