Every year, millions of Americans pack up their families and catch a flight to jump across the Gulf of Mexico. But if you are planning a trip this year, you have likely seen the alarming headlines. The 2026 sargassum seaweed invasion is hitting parts of the Riviera Maya hard. Arriving at your expensive Mexican resort …
Tyler Fox
When my wife and I lock up our house stateside and fly down and flash our U.S. passports at Cancun immigration, we want maximum convenience. Sometimes, you don’t want to navigate foreign taxis, figure out exchange rates, or even leave the safety of your hotel. You just want a resort so massive, it practically requires …
When my wife Liz and I lock up our house in Louisville and trade the Midwest chill for the white sands of the Mexican Caribbean, the first thing we want to do is dive straight into that turquoise water. After navigating airport security, domestic flights to a hub, and the crowded Cancun arrivals terminal, the …
Six-thirty in the morning. That is what my watch read. I was just a few steps onto the sprawling pool deck on our first morning in Cancun when I stopped dead in my tracks. The sun was barely throwing its first pink hues across the Caribbean Sea, and I had a fresh cup of coffee …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean remain the ultimate dream getaway for millions of travelers. Unfortunately, that massive popularity has also made the region the undisputed top target for international travel scammers. According to newly released 2026 data, fraudsters are actively weaponizing the high demand for Cancun vacations, leaving unsuspecting travelers without their money and without …
If you have been scrolling through Instagram or checking live beach webcams in the Riviera Maya this summer, you have probably seen the horror show: beaches buried under mountains of brown, smelly sargassum seaweed. But what if I told you there is a place just a few hours south where the water is so crystal …
Tulum is arguably the most photogenic archaeological site in the world. Between the crumbling limestone temples and the jagged cliffs dropping off into the turquoise Caribbean, it is a total bucket-list staple. But as you pull up to the entrance, you’re going to be met with a whirlwind of options: “Official” guides waving clipboards, confusing …
If you are staring at your calendar and desperately daydreaming about a tropical escape, you have stumbled into the absolute best travel window of the entire year. Right now—the magical stretch from mid-April through June—is what travel insiders refer to as the “shoulder season.” It is that glorious, quiet gap nestled perfectly between the chaotic …
I travel constantly, and finding a resort that strikes the perfect balance between high-end relaxation and actual fun can be surprisingly difficult. You usually have to compromise on something. The food is mediocre, the transit time eats up half your day, or the pool scene is entirely dead by sunset… it happens more often than …
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news coming out of the Mexican Caribbean, you might have seen headlines declaring that Cancun International Airport is building a brand-new terminal just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While the excitement is absolutely justified, the reality on the ground is a little bit different—and …