We all know the feeling. The wheels touch down in Cancun, the cabin erupts in scattered applause, and you are officially on vacation. But before you can order that first margarita, you have to survive the final boss: Cancun International Airport customs and baggage claim. I want to give a quick disclaimer right up front: …
Tyler Fox
We all know the feeling. You book the flight, dream of the turquoise water, and then start stressing about whether or not a giant wall of brown seaweed is going to ruin your beach days. It is the single biggest stressor for Caribbean travel right now. But if you are heading to Playa del Carmen …
If you enjoyed the crystal-clear, seaweed-free beaches brought on by the recent cold fronts, take a lot of photos—because the break is almost over. The Mexican Navy (Semar) has officially issued a warning that the “Sargassum Season” is about to ramp up significantly. According to their latest tracking data, a colossal mass of over 280,000 …
You see the headline, your stomach drops, and you immediately think about canceling your flight. A “record-breaking 38 million tons” of seaweed is currently floating in the Atlantic, making its way toward the Caribbean and the coasts of Mexico. It sounds like the plot of a bad disaster movie, and if you are holding tickets …
For the last five years, the travel trend was clear: everyone wanted a “local” experience. Travelers flocked to platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, renting condos in Tulum or apartments in downtown Cancun to feel like residents rather than tourists. But in 2026, the pendulum has swung back. Hard. According to new data released this week …
If you packed three swimsuits and zero sweaters for your trip to the Mexican Caribbean this week, you might be feeling a little betrayed by your weather app. A significant weather system—officially designated as Cold Front 33—has swept across the Yucatan Peninsula. It brought dropping temperatures, gusty winds, and a definite chill to the morning …
For years, travelers landed at Cancun International Airport, turned left, and went straight to the Hotel Zone. But lately, a massive number of them are turning right and heading 45 minutes south. Playa del Carmen has officially graduated from being a “sleepy fishing village” or a “stopover on the way to Tulum.” According to new …
In a destination like Cancun, where “exclusive” usually just means “expensive,” there is one place where exclusivity is actually enforced by federal law. It isn’t a VIP club or a private yacht. It’s Isla Contoy. While thousands of people ferry over to Isla Mujeres every day to drive golf carts and drink tequila (hey not …
It’s one of the most stressful parts of planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean: the seaweed. You book the flight, you dream of the turquoise water, and then you see a photo of a beach covered in brown algae. But not all beaches are equal. There are 5 right in the hotel zone outshining …
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me, “I’m going to Mexico,” and I asked “Where?” and they just said “Cancun,” I could probably buy my own resort. Don’t get me wrong—Cancun is legendary. But the Mexican Caribbean is massive, diverse, and filled with places that feel completely different from one another. …