For years, travelers have been hunting for the next big thing in the Mexican Caribbean. As Cancun continues to build massive luxury resort towers and Tulum transforms into a bustling commercial hub, vacationers are desperately searching for a destination that still feels authentic. It turns out the ultimate laid back escape has been hiding right …
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When the brand new Tulum International Airport opened its doors, it was hailed as the ultimate game changer for the Mexican Caribbean. For years, travelers heading to the bohemian jungle town had to fly into Cancun and endure a grueling two hour taxi ride down the highway. Suddenly, major airlines were rushing to offer direct …
When you are draining your vacation fund to escape the winter cold, you want to guarantee that your Mexican Caribbean getaway is flawless. While many travelers return to the same familiar hotels year after year, the luxury hospitality landscape in Quintana Roo is evolving. If you are looking to upgrade your upcoming vacation, you’re arriving …
If you are planning a winter getaway to the Mexican Caribbean, you already know the usual routine. You fly into the airport, hop on a crowded shuttle bus, and pull up to a massive mega resort alongside hundreds of people. You spend your entire week waking up at the crack of dawn just to throw …
You finally bite the bullet, book your flights, and tell your neighbor you are planning a trip to Cancun this winter. They immediately look at you and say, “Are you crazy? It is so dangerous in Mexico right now.” Then you talk to another friend who has visited the Riviera Maya dozens of times, and …
For the last four months, Cancun International Airport has seen noticeable double-digit declines in international arrivals. After years of shattering every tourism record on the books, the undisputed king of the Mexican Caribbean is finally experiencing a real cool-down as North American vacationers start looking at alternative beaches in the Dominican Republic and Aruba. We …
When you are planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean, the most stressful part is almost always picking the resort. The Hotel Zone is packed shoulder-to-shoulder with massive all-inclusive properties, and after scrolling through dozens of websites, they all start to blur together. They all promise the same things: unlimited drinks, ocean views, and a …
The Riviera Maya has had a pretty rough couple of months in the headlines. Between rising costs, growing tourist fatigue, and a relentless summer influx of smelly sargassum seaweed washing up on shore, the Mexican Caribbean has taken a bit of a beating lately. However, there is finally some incredible news for the region, and …
If you are currently booking a family getaway to the Mexican Caribbean, a major shift in federal law is about to fundamentally change how you check into your hotel. In a sweeping, unanimous move to protect the most vulnerable, the Mexican government is tightening the reins on tourist services. Moving forward, traveling with minors will …
Cancun and the Riviera Maya is officially gearing up for the incredibly busy winter season, but this year is shaping up quite a bit differently than usual. For a very long time, Cancun has been the absolute default choice for North American travelers looking to escape the freezing winter temperatures. It is easy to reach, …