Scams in tourist destinations are common, but they can be avoided if you’re vigilant and know what to watch out for. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy, as one tourist recently found out while visiting the Mexican Caribbean. In this case, a jeweler near Cancun sold fake jewelry to an American tourist for hundreds of dollars, …
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With summer vacation ending for Americans in just a couple of weeks, it can be confirmed that the Mexican Caribbean has already shattered all expectations this year within the tourism sector. Quintana Roo is on track to welcome 1.8 million tourists passing through the state by August 27th, which is estimated to inject over 1 …
Ever wonder what keeps flights to Cancun so cheap compared to other Mexican destinations? Many factors contribute to low flight prices, including high numbers of routes, discount airlines, and a large airport capacity. However, new data shows a lesser-known reason why flying to Cancun is so affordable in Mexico. Cancun has a TUA, or Single …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are entering the peak of the hurricane season, which occurs between September and November, as officials activate safety protocols during the unusually stormy period. The shoulder season typically sees the strongest tropical storms – and in some instances, powerful hurricanes – form over and around the Mexican Caribbean, potentially affecting …
The busiest seasons for tourism in Cancun are just around the corner, and hotel prices go up considerably during the winter and spring months. But there’s still time to enjoy an affordable Cancun vacation before the high season gets underway, and in fact, savings of as much as 15 percent might be possible. And there …
Blackouts have been a recurring issue across several popular Mexican Caribbean hotspots this summer, and despite reassurance that the power supply issue would be fixed, the problem continues to deteriorate. As frustration grows amid what appears to be inaction by state regulators, hospitality businesses are calling for urgent measures to tackle the emerging energy crisis. …
One of the favorite activities of visitors to Isla Mujeres is watching the scenic views of the sea standing on the dramatic rock cliffs. However, tourists are advised to be careful standing on the rocks and enjoying the natural seascapes due to the instability of the rock cliffs. Rocking and Rolling Part of the quaintness …
Cancun and other major tourist hotspots such as Tulum and Playa Del Carmen have been pulling out all the stops in order to maintain a strong level of security for all visitors this year. Many initiatives have been a resounding success, as the Mexican Caribbean just experienced a record-breaking summer season with a large …
Travelers from the Midwestern United States looking for another ultra-low-cost option to travel to Cancun for a beach resort vacation will soon have a new choice in airlines. Frontier Airlines made an announcement recently that it plans to expand its non-stop seasonal flight routes to Cancun from three new key airports in the region starting …
Cancun’s busy tourism season is just around the corner and during this time thousands of visitors will arrive at the destination. As with other years, security will undoubtedly be enhanced through this busy season, and it will be easier than ever for security officials to keep tourists safe. This is due to Cancun receiving a …