Maya Train Officially Reconnects Cancun With Playa Del Carmen Beginning Tomorrow: Is It Worth It?

If you are planning a beach getaway to the Mexican Caribbean, this week has delivered an incredible wave of new options. In the span of just 48 hours, the region has seen reservations open for two massive, highly anticipated luxury properties. Yesterday, Royalton officially opened the books for their brand new Vessence Cancun, a wellness …

When travelers step off their flight at Cancun International Airport, clear customs, and walk out into the thick Caribbean heat, the only thing standing between them and a well-deserved margarita is the dreaded airport transfer. For decades, getting into the famous Hotel Zone meant navigating a single, highly congested strip of land that wraps around …

Cancun has built the most diverse resort lineup on the planet for a reason. Whether you want a high-energy beach club, a massive waterpark for the kids, or an ultra-exclusive culinary sanctuary, the Mexican Caribbean lets you dial in your exact vacation style effortlessly. Now, the Hotel Zone is adding a brand-new option to that …

When you pack your bags and head out on a tropical getaway, the last thing you want to worry about is getting sick on vacation. For travelers spending their money in a Mexican Caribbean escape, expecting pristine beaches, great food, and flawless resort service is a given—not a week spent confined to your hotel room. …

Is Cancun still affordable? It depends entirely on who you ask, but there has been a noticeable shift in the pricing landscape over the last few years. If you have been flying south to the Mexican Caribbean since its days as a rowdy spring break destination, you have likely noticed its steady, deliberate transformation into …

For millions of Americans, the math on family vacations has drastically changed over the last few years. If you look at the current costs of renting a beachfront property in California or booking a family resort in Florida, U.S. inflation has pushed domestic travel prices into the stratosphere. For many stateside travelers, taking your dollars …

If you have spent any time researching transportation for your upcoming trip south for your Cancun vacation, you likely already know the golden rule of arrival: you cannot reliably take a standard Uber directly from the Cancun International Airport terminal. The ongoing friction between ridesharing apps and local transport authorities makes airport pickups a massive …

When Americans save up all year for a pristine Caribbean getaway, the last thing they want to see upon arrival is a shoreline choked with brown, foul-smelling algae. If you have been tracking the travel news lately, you already know that the Mexican Caribbean is facing a massive environmental hurdle this year. Environmental officials are …

I get it, sometimes beach vendors can feel a little annoying and even somewhat intimidating if you don’t know what to expect. Having flown down to Cancun from Miami for the last ten years, I can’t tell you how many times I have spotted American tourists making the exact same mistakes over and over in …

There is no feeling quite like walking out onto the blindingly white sands of the Cancun Hotel Zone, hearing the crash of the Caribbean Sea, and finally starting your vacation. With high stateside resort prices pushing more Americans to seek better value across the border, Mexico remains the undisputed top choice for U.S. international travel. …