Recent data shows that millennials, who make up the age group 25-40, total a huge 60% of the visitors to the Mexican Caribbean this year. It likely won’t come as a shock to travelers that the millennial generation of Americans has a much higher passport ownership rate than the generations who came before them. While …
James Henry Currie
The Mexican Caribbean normally has no shortage of outstanding beaches to soak up the sun and sip an endless supply of mimosas. But the specter of sargassum has played havoc with this simple pleasure over the past few years. Thankfully, this sargassum season has been a lot less intruding than previous years, a result of …
For decades Cancun has been the favorite foreign destination for Americans hunting for a beach vacation, and traveler numbers here have been on an upward trajectory since the first resort opened its doors. Each year millions of Americans make this sun-seeking pilgrimage, and up until now, the arrivals have followed an almost “set-in-stone” routine when …
Cancun has seen a near-constant drive to upgrade and improve policing over the past few months. This has come in many forms, including increased police patrols, increased training, and even more strict conduct requirements. But perhaps one of the most common avenues the authorities here are taking to improve security and policing is through the …
Recent data has shown Cancun is home to the busiest airport terminal in Mexico, a surprising title considering Cancun has a relatively small population of just 900,000. Meanwhile, the capital Mexico City is close to breaking the 22 million mark. But Cancun has something Mexico City doesn’t. The title of the most popular beach vacation …
The beautiful island destination of Isla Mujeres has just announced two of its most popular beaches, Playa Norte and Playa Centro, have been awarded the internationally recognized Blue Flag award. Over the past few months, Isla Mujeres has been making news headlines repeatedly, and for all the right reasons. Extensive improvements in policing resources and …
The undeniably world-famous destination of Tulum has been making headlines repeatedly over the past few months and for all the right reasons. After a worrying rise in crime over the past 3 years, a trend seen the world over in recent years, the destination has been moving in the right direction recently. New Leadership One …
The small but increasingly popular tourist destination of Bacalar has announced a huge increase in police presence for the already extremely safe up-and-coming town. A total rise of 200 law enforcement elements is being added, no small number considering the relatively minor population of 40,000 found there. Positive Tourism Makes Recruitment Difficult Perhaps one of …
The Mexican Caribbean is world-renowned for its fantastic all-inclusive resorts, which provide travelers with everything they need to have a magical vacation at one price. Across the region, the choice can seem endless, and for travelers, picking the right resort can feel like a bit of a gamble. Thankfully, for travelers who want that list …
A huge investment in law enforcement vehicles and equipment has seen the Cancun police become better prepared than ever. Added to the roster to protect travelers and locals are 66 patrol cars, 35 pickup trucks, 20 motorcycles, as well as 4 ATVs, which will presumably be added to the beach patrols to make security even …