Cancun began being built as a vacation destination in 1970, and the first hotel in the newly developed resort town opened in 1974. By the following year, Cancun was already welcoming approximately 100,000 visitors. Fast forward to last year, and more than 30 million tourists visited the destination, many of whom were American tourists. Now, …
Michelle Van Slyke
There are so many luxury all-inclusive hotels in Cancun that it can be hard for travelers to choose between all of the choices. Just in the Hotel Zone alone, there are more than 30,000 rooms available, divided between around 100 different hotels. And now Cancun visitors have one more hotel to choose from, as Hilton …
Winter might still be a couple of months away but this is the busiest season for tourism in Cancun and the rest of the Mexican Caribbean. In one island destination, reservations are already on the rise, with 50 percent capacity already booked for the winter travel season. This is why you need to book your …
There are a few different areas in Cancun to stay during your visit, but the most popular has always been the Hotel Zone. Recently, though, another area just north of Cancun’s Hotel Zone has started growing in popularity. The area is quickly becoming one of the most popular areas to stay when visiting the vacation …
While the Maya Train project has been the subject of some controversy, many travelers are looking forward to having the opportunity to see more of the Yucatan Peninsula. The massive project, which is broken down into seven sections, will include nearly 1,000 miles of track and 22 stations along the way, one of which will …
Some of the amazing islands near Cancun are for vacationing and others are for visiting for the day. There are many of these islands throughout the Mexican Caribbean, many of which are beautiful island paradises perfect for a day trip. But officials are now limiting daily visitors to one of these gorgeous islands near Cancun …
Years ago the Mexican government launched a program to highlight towns in the country that have cultural, historical, or natural significance. The idea is to give these towns resources to draw tourism to them, and last year, Mexico launched another program. This program, called the Magical Neighborhoods program, highlights individual areas, or neighborhoods, of towns …
It’s no secret that there are some amazing resorts in the Mexican Caribbean, among the hundreds that are in the renowned vacation destinations that line the coast. From budget-friendly traditional hotels to lavish all-inclusives with endless amenities, there is no shortage of accommodations to choose from. But according to this year’s results of a contest …
There are plenty of reasons to visit Playa del Carmen, which is why the Mexican Caribbean vacation destination is so popular. Exciting nightlife, stunning beaches, amazing food, incredible all-inclusive resorts and boutique hotels, culture-rich experiences, and adventure activities top the list. But now there will be one more thing to add to that list, as …
More than 15 million tourists visited Playa del Carmen last year, and there are plenty of things to do while visiting the Mexican Caribbean vacation destination. One of the most popular things to do is to walk along the famous 5th Avenue, or Quinta Avenida. This street, in the center of town, is filled with restaurants, …