Nobody wants to believe that they can be scammed, especially when it comes to planning a dream vacation, but scam artists can be pretty sophisticated in their tactics. One common type of scam is those directed at travelers and there’s one that’s on the rise that involves timeshares in Cancun. Travelers are being scammed out …
Michelle Van Slyke
The new Tulum Airport has been open for domestic flights since December 1, 2023. Now, it’s only weeks away before the state-of-the-art airport will start welcoming international flights, specifically flights from the U.S. As hundreds of Americans prepare for those inaugural flights, it’s a good time to review the different transportation options available and how …
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, …
The Mexican Caribbean, and the larger region of the Yucatan Peninsula, are full of awe-inspiring vacation destinations. Many of these, like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Tulum, have grown super popular among tourists from international destinations, particularly from the U.S. and Canada. Others, like Bacalar, Chetumal, and Mahahual, are just starting to grow in …
Cancun and the surrounding Mexican Caribbean destinations have thousands of hotel rooms available for tourists seeking sun and sand. In Cancun, these hotels are divided between several areas, and one that is slightly north of the bustling Hotel Zone offers a quiet alternative to the more frequented spot. This area is called Costa Mujeres, and …
When visiting any destination, getting there is the easy part because once there, you’ll need to figure out how to get to your hotel and from place to place during your trip. In popular Mexican Caribbean hotspots like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, there are several different options, including taxis, Uber, and private transportation. …
Many travelers who visit Cancun take a taxi upon arriving at the airport or book private transportation in advance, but some opt to rent a car. Some rent a vehicle before leaving the airport, while others rent from offsite companies. They are either picked up at the airport and taken to the offsite rental company …
When most people think of popular vacation destinations like Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and, of course, Cancun, the first thing that comes to mind is brilliant white sand beaches and aqua-blue water as far as the eye can see. This is, after all, what draws millions of tourists to the region every year, but many …
For most travelers, a vacation in an international destination goes off without a hitch, but some situations occur that don’t allow the trip to get off on the right foot or end on a good note. When this happens, it isn’t always easy to do something about it, but in Cancun, it is. This is …
Tulum Airport began operations on December 1, 2023, with initial offerings limited to domestic flights. This year, though, various international flights to the new airport will be available as well, including flights from several U.S. cities. As the dates draw nearer, it’s the perfect time to take a look at all of the U.S. cities …