Cancun is a popular vacation destination that gets a lot of media attention regarding the safety of tourists visiting the Mexican Caribbean hotspot. The truth is, Cancun is actually quite safe, as long as you don’t get caught up in wild partying, drugs, or any other illegal activity, which are all things you want to …
Michelle Van Slyke
Cancun is known for being a party destination, and for that reason, it isn’t hard to find a party, day or night. Many of the beach clubs, resorts, dining establishments, and of course, bars and clubs, have a party atmosphere, so if you’re looking to have some fun, you won’t have to look very far. …
Although taxis are commonly used to get around in Cancun, not everybody who travels to the vacation destination has a great experience. This usually has something to do with not knowing what to expect when taking a Cancun taxi, so doing a little research prior to your vacation can make the experience a little less …
Cancun and Cozumel have become two of the top destinations to visit in the Mexican Caribbean, and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change anytime soon. Cancun International Airport, which is where not only Cancun tourists but many travelers visiting Cozumel also fly into due to its wider connectivity, is the second busiest airport …
Despite the fact that the U.S. periodically issues warnings about being cautious when traveling in the Mexican Caribbean, the Mexican government and authorities actually take the security of tourists quite seriously. Security operations are implemented before pretty much every busy season, and security projects, like installing more cameras and putting panic buttons at bus stops, …
Playa del Carmen, a Mexican Caribbean resort town about an hour away from Cancun, gets hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Many of those visitors go for the stunning white sand and crystal clear water beaches, but a trip to Playa del Carmen isn’t complete without a visit to the city’s famous 5th Avenue. …
New resorts are opening in the Riviera Maya all the time, and some existing resorts go through periodic changes to improve the guest experience. This is the case with one luxury resort near Cancun that is unveiling a massive new renovation. The Fairmont Mayakoba, located in a gated community near Playa del Carmen, just completed …
Street and beach vendors are a common sight when visiting vacation destinations in the Riviera Maya, and most of them are just trying to make a living. But in an attempt to sort out the good from the bad and to keep them from crowding certain areas, officials are cracking down on street and beach …
Situated on the mainland a little bit north of Cancun and only about a half hour away from all the excitement that Cancun has to offer is a little paradise called Costa Mujeres. Despite its proximity to the vibrant tourist area of Cancun, Costa Mujeres feels like it’s a million miles away, offering peace and …
Despite the constant efforts of the government and authorities in Mexican Caribbean tourist destinations like Tulum, some crime does still occur. The most recent incident is a shooting that took place in a central Tulum bar and is now being investigated after the escape of the aggressors. The shooting, which took place just before midnight …