The opening of the much anticipated Tulum Airport is just around the corner and announcements have been made about various aspects of the future airport. Which airlines will initially be operating out of the airport, what the on-site Maya Train station will look like, and when operations will begin have all been among those announcements. …
Michelle Van Slyke
Boat tours are one of the most popular activities to enjoy while visiting Cancun, and there are plenty of boat tour operators providing tours. But not all tour operators are legal and more and more fake, or pirate, tour providers are taking business away from legitimate tour companies. There are many reasons to steer clear …
Cancun’s low season has just begun, as the summer comes to a close, and the high season is still a few months away. Typically during this time, hospitality workers are given time off, as hotel occupancy rates drop considerably from around September to November. This year, though, there is still a staff shortage in the …
Delays and cancellations at airports seem to be the norm these days, but typically these are either caused by weather conditions or the airlines themselves. A newer system at Cancun Airport, though, is the latest culprit in affecting air travel for its visitors, causing tourists to miss their flights. For an airport that has more …
There are many ways to get around Cancun and beyond when visiting the Mexican Caribbean, but just like with anything else, some are better than others. Some transportation options are more comfortable, others are more convenient, and some are more affordable. One of the most affordable ways to get around, especially if traveling outside of …
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 …
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, …