While sargassum season is not quite over yet, the beaches got an early reprieve from the massive amounts of sargassum that typically cover them during the summer months. Usually, sargassum season lasts well into the fall, with its presence noticeable sometimes as late as October. But recent tropical storms have cleared Mexican Caribbean beaches of …
Michelle Van Slyke
The Riu brand is well-known in Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations, with more than 10 properties in the region, specifically in Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Riu all-inclusive resorts are popular among tourists because they offer so many great amenities, and one Cancun property just got even better. This massively popular Cancun resort, Hotel Riu Caribe, …
A beautiful tropical island surrounded by crystal clear aqua-blue water is what vacation dreams are made of for many travelers. The Yucatan Peninsula, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, is one of the places that can make these dreams come true, as it is home to a couple of different paradisiacal …
High season in Cancun is just around the corner and travelers from all around the world, especially the U.S., are gearing up for a tropical vacation to escape winter. That being said, there are certain things to consider when traveling during this busy tourism season. In particular, there are 5 things travelers should avoid when …
Scams in tourist destinations are common, but they can be avoided if you’re vigilant and know what to watch out for. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy, as one tourist recently found out while visiting the Mexican Caribbean. In this case, a jeweler near Cancun sold fake jewelry to an American tourist for hundreds of dollars, …
The busiest seasons for tourism in Cancun are just around the corner, and hotel prices go up considerably during the winter and spring months. But there’s still time to enjoy an affordable Cancun vacation before the high season gets underway, and in fact, savings of as much as 15 percent might be possible. And there …
Cancun’s busy tourism season is just around the corner and during this time thousands of visitors will arrive at the destination. As with other years, security will undoubtedly be enhanced through this busy season, and it will be easier than ever for security officials to keep tourists safe. This is due to Cancun receiving a …
Isla Mujeres, a stunning island that sits just off the coast of Cancun, has plenty to offer in the way of tourist attractions. It has so much to offer, in fact, that in 2015 it was named a “Magic Town,” which is a town in Mexico that is historically, culturally, or naturally significant. There are …
Sargassum, a brown seaweed that floods the Mexican Caribbean coast during the spring and summer months, is typically present until the fall months. Its presence is something that many visitors would rather not deal with on their vacations because it’s unsightly and smells. Fortunately, for those travelers visiting in the next several months, it won’t …
There are a lot of options for accommodations when visiting Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations. Simple yet elegant hotels, luxury all-inclusives, unique hostels, charming boutique hotels, and spacious vacation rentals are all plentiful in places like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and other popular vacation destinations. But vacation rentals, like Airbnbs for example, are more popular …