Cancun is unfortunately wrestling with rising incidents of crime, with several neighborhoods in the super-popular vacation hotspot earning less-than-welcoming reputations. However, the situation is more complicated than just “Cancun is getting dangerous”, with the tourism hotspots staying clear of almost all of the issues rising elsewhere. This is why Cancun is still safe, despite the …
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It’s been a rough start to the month of February for tourists enjoying an early spring vacation getaway on the island of Isla Holbox near Cancun. While the saying in like a lamb and out like a lion may relate to next month, the start of February has been quite a lion to Isla Holbox …
When you ask someone what Mexico is famous for, one of the most common answers will be the amazing food. And yet, despite Mexico’s global reputation for delicious dishes, the country has never before been featured in the prestigious Michelin Guide. Well, that’s all changing with Quintana Roo, the state home to the destinations of …
The Mexican Caribbean is entering a new era that will see a huge transformation across the destination that sets the region on course to offer travelers more value than ever. With the new year came the confirmation that 2023 was the Mexican Caribbeans’ biggest year ever, and saw some of the smaller destinations outside of …
The Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula truly have no shortage of incredible beach locations. Like something out of a postcard, each popular tourist destination has a plethora of white, sandy coastlines and crystal blue waters that honestly could make you never want to leave. One stunning beach town that is currently a cut above the …
Each year during the spring break holidays Cancun becomes even more electric than normal thanks to the huge influx of party-loving students that choose the destination. And while Cancun normally provides plenty of budget-friendly options for accommodation, the law of supply & demand can give vacation planning Americans a shock if they book too late. …
The good news is that sargassum season has yet to start in earnest this year in the Mexican Caribbean. However, the bad news is that many experts believe that a greater return of the algae is actually right around the corner later in February. Because of this, beach officials in Cancun are actually gearing up …
Picking the right hotel on your vacation in the Mexican Caribbean can be especially tricky, and we are about to make it more so by throwing another luxury mega-resort into the mix. Hyatt Hotels has just announced the opening of the new Secrets Playa Blanca in Costa Mujeres, a 507 adults-only roomed paradise for groups …
As the sargassum season slowly but surely approaches Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, now is the best time to take advantage of unusually good swimming conditions in much of the region. Last week, strong winds and heavy rains contributed to pushing sargassum seaweed away from resort hotspots across the sun-soaked area. That’s especially true in Playa …
Cancun is a destination beloved by tourists globally, but its popularity among American travelers, who have been flocking to this paradisiacal town for decades, remains unmatched. In 2023, Cancun International Airport hit a new high, welcoming a whopping 41.4% of the 13.5 million Americans visiting Mexico – making it the top destination nationwide for U.S. …