A new safety initiative is being put into action in Cancun that aims to enhance the safety and security of both travelers and locals alike. This comes at a time of huge investment in policing in Cancun, a drive that was sorely needed after the worrying rises in crime rates in the last few years. …
James Henry Currie
Travelers will soon receive even greater service in Tulum after it was announced a huge investment is being made to up-skill the service knowledge and offerings from local Tulum businesses. The destination already offers fantastic service, although at a reasonably manageable scale. But, two huge new projects are set to change the vacation landscape of …
With the grand opening of the Tren Maya (Mayan train network) fast approaching, excitement is building with travelers at the prospect of a whole new world opening up to them that once required an adventure approach to vacation. The southern corner of the Mexican Caribbean is no slouch either. While it doesn’t have the bright …
Tours to the super-safe and stunningly beautiful Isla Mujeres have increased massively this past week despite it currently being the low season for the Mexican Caribbean. Despite being an island destination boasting a super-relaxed vibe, Isla Mujeres is just a 20-minute ferry ride from Cancun and serviced by a huge fleet of licensed and regulated …
For almost a year there has been a battle raging in Cancun between Uber and the local taxi drivers, one that has at times turned confrontational and ugly, impacting travelers’ ability to travel safely to the airport when using ride-hailing apps. While the heat has died down greatly, the issues raised by taxi drivers up …
As a destination, Tulum has undergone a huge transformation over the past number of years. From humble beginnings as a small fishing village, similar to the heritage of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, it has turned into one of the hottest vacation spots in the world. With a stint as a bohemian/hippie retreat before growing …
The reputation of the police across Mexico has been a big talking point in the media for decades, both in the U.S. and Mexico. The issues often cited (and just as often used as story threads in Hollywood movies and TV shows) are no secret. With that being said, 2023 so far has been a …
Travelers to the Mexican Caribbean have something new to celebrate on top of the fast-approaching Winter season. A recently announced law is set to make visits to this paradise safer and more enjoyable than ever. Bernardo Cueto Riestra, the Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo, has championed this comprehensive new law, which aims to uplift …
Across North America, the weather has been playing an even bigger part than usual in daily conversations. Hurricanes, cyclones, and tropical storms happen every year, and further, the forecast for the hurricane season points to it being a much more active few months than in recent years. Thankfully, Cancun doesn’t normally receive long and prolonged …
One of the most reliable ways to get an idea of where is hot and where is not when planning a vacation is by occupancy rates. While it isn’t the most romantic data point, it does give travelers a great idea of which destinations are offering enough to keep bringing guests back season after season …