Expertise:  I can intelligently answer just about any question about driving in mainland Mexico, living in Mexico and hot springs in Mexico. I do not recommend specific hotels, there are quidebooks for that. I am not a Baja expert. That is a different part of the country and there are plenty of people who know more about it than I do. One thing I will say is that I am not allied with one specific company so that my advice will not be skewed to shilling for someone. Naturally, I have a web site and sell services, but there is no need to hit people over the head with that.

Experience in the area
Driving Mexico -- I have been driving to Mexico since 1968 and writing travel guides for drivers to Mexico since 1984. I frequently drive the country and have a reputation for honesty and integrity. I will tell people the plusses and minuses of traveling in and living in Mexico. Living in Mexico -- I have lived and done business in Mexico. My book, 'Live Better South of the Border' has been in print since 1997 and speaks to people of all ages, not just retirees. Hot springs of Mexico -- I have been researching and enjoying Mexican hot sprigs since the lsat 1980's. My book 'Spas & Hot Springs of Mexico' was the frist book on Mexico's hot springs. It is now out of print, but selling for $60 or so on Amazon as a collector's item.

Organizations
Chamber of Commerce, McAllen TX International Committee, Chamber of Commerce, McAllen, TX

Publications
Frommers, Fommers, Insight Guides, Dallas Morning News, Mexico Business Magazine, McAllen Monitor, Mexico City News, San Miguel de Allende paper 'Atencion' and so on

Education/Credentials
As the author of more than a dozen books on Mexico and psychology, I believe that speaks for my being educated.

Awards and Honors
NY Times -- Profiled for writing about driving Mexico. Wall Street Journal -- Profiled for writing about driving Mexico. Texas Monthly -- ditto. Former Mecia Spokesman (1997) for the Mexican Tourimm Ministry