As the Mexican Caribbean soars in popularity, Isla Mujeres has emerged as one of the most sought-after resort locations in the region. With an average occupancy rate of nearly 90%, Isla Mujeres’ hotels and resorts are nearly sold out this spring, and the trend is set to continue over the following months. Travelers are especially …
Mika Langel
With sargassum making an unusually early appearance this year, cities across the Mexican Caribbean have started taking drastic measures to contend with record seaweed levels. Millions of travelers are expected to visit some of the region’s most popular resort hotspots over the coming months, including Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. Here’s a small recap …
As record numbers of travelers flock to Cancun’s award-winning beaches, the number of lifeguard rescue missions has grown dramatically over the past few weeks. While Cancun’s beaches are amongst the safest – and cleanest – in all of Mexico, authorities continue to remind travelers to swim cautiously and follow basic safety guidelines. Despite more lifeguards …
Sargassum – a type of naturally occurring seaweed – is plaguing Cancun and Mexican Caribbean beaches earlier than usual this year. Officials are in a race against time as they activate cleaning protocols and set up sargassum collection points to deal with record seaweed levels. The sargassum season began unusually early this year, in mid-February, …
New figures suggest that not only is Cancun one of the top international destinations for travelers, but its airport also has the highest number of non-stop flights from major U.S. and Canadian airports. With countless direct flights to the U.S., Canada, and Europe, Cancun, and the Mexican Caribbean are some of the easiest destinations for …
As the Maya Train slowly nears completion, authorities have started devising plans on how to keep thousands of daily riders safe. This week, they announced that nearly 5000 soldiers will be deployed as part of a massive security effort to protect the new costly infrastructure undertaking, as well as its passengers. Around 5000 National Guard …
With Cancun resorts quickly filling up, travelers are keen on discovering new seaside destinations in the Mexican Caribbean to explore. For a growing number of visitors, Costa Mujeres is becoming their go-to destination; located just 30 minutes north of Cancun, Costa Mujeres is a quaint area that occupies a beautiful stretch of white-sand beach. The …
Sargassum is becoming an increasingly common sight in Cancun’s Blue-Flag beaches as analysts say 2023 could see record levels of the stinky seaweed wash up on Mexican Caribbean shores. New investments in high-tech solutions are constantly popping up, and this week, Cancun officials said they would partner up with a local private firm that promises …
Spotting armed guards or fully-armed military personnel is a surprising yet common sight in many Mexican Caribbean resort hotspots. This week, officials announced that the country’s National Guard will deploy troops in Tulum, one of the most visited cities in Quintana Roo, in an effort to boost safety for travelers. Authorities are currently gearing up …
Cancun is home to some of the world’s best all-inclusive resorts; from family-friendly accommodations to luxurious adults-only properties, the choice can be overwhelming. With so many options, it can be hard to choose the perfect all-inclusive resort to meet your needs. In this article, we’ll go over 5 main characteristics travelers need to consider before …