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There’s no denying that travelers who visit the Mexican Caribbean love the all-inclusive resorts, as they are always filled during busy seasons.
Airbnbs have grown popular over the years as well, though, and even more so in recent years, with demand rising as much as 60 percent.
Being that all-inclusives have so much to offer, this may come as a surprise, but we’ll go over 5 reasons why Airbnbs are becoming so popular in the Mexican Caribbean.
Great For Longer Stays
The Mexican Caribbean isn’t just popular among tourists but digital nomads too, so some visitors stay for extended periods.
For these types of travelers, an Airbnb is often the preferred choice for several reasons.
Specifically, having better WiFi, more room, and a designated work space make working digitally much simpler.
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Room To Spread Out
If you’re traveling with family, friends, or other members of a group, it’s nice to have room to spread out.
It might not be so bad sharing a room with a couple of other people, but any more than that will leave you with cramped quarters and a battle to share room amenities.
Having separate bedrooms, and even sometimes separate bathrooms, makes everybody in a group more comfortable.
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Affordable For Groups
Another benefit for groups traveling to the Mexican Caribbean is the cost factor.
Booking separate rooms can be really expensive and sharing a room or even a suite, as mentioned, is not the ideal solution.
By booking an Airbnb, which can be more affordable in general, it is even more affordable when sharing with other people.
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Home-Like Amenities
Traveling is great, but for those that travel a lot, sometimes it’s nice to feel a little bit like being home, and Airbnbs have more home-like amenities.
A kitchen, individual spaces, and the ability to do laundry are just a few of the comforts of home that you can get in an Airbnb but not a hotel.
Amenities like these are one of the reasons Airbnbs are so popular.
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More Authentic Experience
Many Mexican Caribbean Airbnbs are located outside of the main tourist areas and closer to where the locals live.
Staying in local neighborhoods provides quite a different experience than staying in a hotel in a busy tourist hotspot.
For those looking for a more authentic experience, Airbnb is a great option, but you do have to be careful that you’re booking one in an area that is safe for tourists.
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Don’t Forget The Privacy Factor
Beautiful, sprawling, all-inclusive resorts no doubt have a lot to offer.
Stunning pools, amazing restaurants, fun bars and lounges, beautiful beaches, spas, and exciting entertainment spaces.
What many all-inclusives don’t have, though, is a whole lot of privacy, at least beyond your personal accommodations.
For travelers who prefer more privacy during their Mexican Caribbean vacation, an Airbnb makes perfect sense for sure.
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Airbnb Booking Tips
One advantage of booking an all-inclusive when visiting the Mexican Caribbean is that they are much safer in many ways.
There’s more security, there are official websites to book through so that you know what you’re getting, they’re located in tourist areas, and there’s staff present 24 hours a day.
When booking an Airbnb, on the other hand, there are several things that can go wrong, but a few Airbnb booking tips can help you avoid any mishaps.
Those tips are:
- Make sure you research the location well.
- Read a lot of reviews before making a decision.
- Watch TikTok videos to get a feel for the property.
- Don’t send money outside of the Airbnb platform.
- Book from hosts with a history and high rating.
If you do those things, you’re much more likely to have a good Airbnb booking experience.
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