In the state of Quintana Roo, home to the super destination of Cancun, uncertainty over the structure and plan of policing and security continues. This uncertainty is due to a re-shake of how policing and security are carried out in the area is in the works. Travelers, though, have nothing to fear. The head of …
James Henry Currie
The endlessly popular destination of Playa del Carmen is best known as the more laid-back southern cousin of Cancun. Full of fantastic attractions to keep travelers entertained during their vacation, Playa del Carmen has cemented its place in Mexico’s huge tourism industry. And right now, there is one attraction that is trending massively among Americans. …
After the tragic event in the North Atlantic, which saw a commercial submarine on an expedition to the Titanic implode and cause the deaths of all passengers on board, questions are being asked about the safety of commercial submarines. There are several submarine experiences in Cancun and the Riviera Maya that have been operating for …
Travelers to Cancun are being urged not to fall for a new tour scam that poses as an affiliate of the Federal Secretary for Tourism (SEDETUR). Under no circumstances does the SEDETUR offer tour packages, discounts, nor travel insurance linked to any banking institution. This warning comes as the summer season in Cancun begins to …
It can be surprising for some travelers to learn that Playa del Carmen isn’t just a mini-Cancun. In fact, there are plenty of reasons why travelers should choose one over the other, and it’s not as simple as A is nicer than B. Both offer fantastic all-inclusive resorts, but there is more to these destinations …
While the vast majority of travelers come to Cancun to make full use of the beaches, sometimes sargassum throws a wrench in the works. This smelly algae is becoming a fact of life in Cancun during the spring and summer seasons. Thankfully plenty is being done to fix the situation, and for many stretches of …
Across the Mexican Caribbean travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to all-inclusive resorts. And with so many choices on the table, and new ones being built constantly, it can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff. Thankfully, each year the Wave Awards highlight the best in tourism across the world. And …
The long-awaited sargassum barriers that were promised for Tulum are finally being installed after a considerable delay. Originally the construction was promised to begin at the end of April 2023, and so far, no explanation has been given for the delay. Less Than Promised Around 650 feet (200 meters) of sargassum barriers are currently being …
The crime rates for Tulum have become a big concern for travelers, and it’s not a huge surprise considering the change in this destination over the past 15 years. Once a sleepy little fishing village that attracted small numbers of hippie travelers, Tulum has grown into a fully-fledged municipality and a world-known tourism destination. Like …
The Riviera Maya has been delighting tourists from all over the world for decades, even through the most turbulent times in Mexico’s recent history. It seemed as if nothing was capable of having a lasting negative effect on tourism in this southeastern corner of the country. That was until 12 years ago when the first …