For the last several years, the amount of sargassum arriving on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean seems to have peaked. Now this year, according to the Secretary of the Environment of Solidarity, it is arriving in lesser quantities than over the last few years. Still, the seaweed has washed up in large amounts, but …
Michelle Van Slyke
In December of last year, the anticipation for the long-awaited Maya Train finally ended when the first section was inaugurated on the 15th of the month. Since then, though, it seems that it has been plagued with issues, which is not unusual when new projects are launched. But with all of the Maya Train problems …
Determining which hotels in the Mexican Caribbean are the best isn’t easy, because there are so many great ones to choose from. High-end hotels, luxurious all-inclusives, and charming boutique hotels line the coast, and many of them are highly-rated properties with fabulous amenities. If you’re looking for the best of the best, though, you’re in …
The Mexican Caribbean is a coveted vacation destination for American travelers and tourists from around the globe, so it’s no surprise that millions visit the region every year. There are hundreds of hotels up and down the coast to cater to the growing number of travelers who visit the destination, but only a select few …
In pictures of and travel brochures for Cancun, the strip of hotels in what’s known as the Hotel Zone is an iconic image. Development of the resort town began in 1970, and in the years since, Cancun has grown exponentially as a playground for beach lovers worldwide. Cancun may have even grown to capacity, as …
There is no shortage of amazing vacation destinations lining the Mexican Caribbean coast, but there are only a few island paradises where you can spend the day. Two, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel, are super popular among tourists who want to experience a day on a tropical island during their Mexican Caribbean vacation. These islands are …
If there was ever a question about the popularity of Cancun, there shouldn’t be now. A new report shows that Cancun is the 2nd most popular destination in the Americas. The recently released report, a collaboration between the UN and Amadeus Group, shows that based on air travel bookings, Cancun is second to only New …
For many travelers, the perfect vacation is filled with sunny days, endless white sand beaches, and aqua-colored water so clear that you can see to the bottom. The Mexican Caribbean, including destinations like Cancun and Playa del Carmen, has that, but so does a little island called Isla Mujeres that sits off the coast of …
The stunning white sand coast of the Mexican Caribbean is lined with beautiful hotels and resorts that provide the perfect atmosphere for rest and relaxation. Many of these luxurious properties have been welcoming guests for years, but there are several that are new to the luxury hospitality game too. Three of these Mexican Caribbean hotels …
If you’re planning a trip to Cancun it’s pretty safe to say that you’re a beach lover, because Cancun’s beaches are the destination’s number one attraction. Typically, for much of the year, the stunning white sand beaches are free and clear of a type of seaweed called sargassum. During the spring and summer months, though, …