If you are a diver or a snorkeler (guilty!), the Mexican Caribbean is basically paradise. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the second largest in the world, and it is a massive reason why millions of people flock to Cancun every single year. But all of that tourist traffic takes a serious toll on the delicate …
Tyler Fox
If you are flying back to the United States or Canada on a major carrier like American Airlines, Delta, United, or Spirit, you are almost certainly flying out of Terminal 3 at the Cancun International Airport. Navigating T3 during the peak weekend exodus can be an intense, chaotic, and exhausting experience. It is totally understandable …
When you are standing on the white sand looking out at that crystal-clear, bright blue Caribbean water, it is incredibly inviting. It is exactly what you came to Cancun for. But as beautiful as the ocean is, it is powerful, and it always demands your respect. This weekend, we got a stark reminder of just …
If you just read that headline and immediately thought about canceling your Riviera Maya vacation, take a deep breath. Yes, 60,000 tons of seaweed sounds like a total disaster. But before you panic, you need to look at what is actually happening behind the scenes to protect your trip. The City Council of Playa del …
If you booked a peaceful, relaxing vacation for this March or April and suddenly realized you are flying right into the middle of “Spring Break Season,” you are probably terrified. You are picturing the MTV-era chaos from the early 2000s: beaches completely overrun, 24/7 foam parties, and noise levels that make it impossible to sleep. …
If you have ever taken the quick boat ride over from Playa del Carmen, you already know the secret. Cozumel is one of the most beautiful, laid-back islands in the Mexican Caribbean. But the secret is officially out. Cozumel is projecting an absolutely massive 2026, with local officials anticipating over 9 million total visitors this …
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: …
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 …