Officials in the Mexican Caribbean island of Holbox are launching a massive clean-up operation this October to spruce up the island’s beaches. The island destination – recently crowned the best in North America – saw a massive influx of tourists over the summer and is quickly becoming one of the most popular in the region. …
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Holbox, a paradise-like island off the northern coast of the Mexican Caribbean, has been voted the best island destination in North America according to the Reader’s Choice Awards. The island’s untouched natural beauty, as well as its excellent range of accommodation helped the destination top this year’s list. The Mexican Caribbean racked up several accolades …
The Mexican Caribbean has been getting a lot of attention this year, and not for the insecurity that the U.S. State Department has warned travelers of, but rather for the huge increase in popularity among foreign tourists. Despite the cries for using extreme caution when traveling to Mexico, places like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, …
For some, it’s a bucket list experience, for others, it comes as an unexpected but unforgettable surprise. Whatever the case, beaches in Holbox, an emerging tourist hotspot north of Cancun, are increasingly popular thanks to a natural phenomenon: bioluminescent beaches. This naturally-occurring wonder may seem out of this world, but it has a very scientific …
Holbox is quickly emerging as a tourism hotspot this summer thanks to its sargassum-free beaches. Tourists have been flocking to the tropical island for some time already, but in recent weeks its popularity has spiked thanks to its unique hotel scene and pristine nature. Holbox island is a tropical paradise located just a few miles …
Holbox Island has steadily been gaining in popularity for the last ten to fifteen years. There has been huge growth in its restaurant and bar scene, as well as almost continual construction of new resorts and hotels to meet visitor demand. It’s no surprise – Holbox Island has a lot to offer visitors, including lower …
This week, panic broke out during an evacuation of tourists and hospitality workers at the Amaite Hotel and Spa on Holbox Island, after a fire spread throughout the property. The incident occurred early in the morning, allegedly caused by an electrical issue in the hotel’s restaurant. Workers and guests alike attempted to put out the …
It’s no secret that the coastal haven of Cancun is one of the best places to visit this summer: with stunning stretches of white-sand beaches, crystal-clear ocean water and some of the best restaurants and bars Mexico has to offer, it’s clear that there is something for everyone here. It is also one of the …
In a recent update on the status of the new Maya Train, Mexican transport authorities revealed that the railway network will have a total of 20 stops offering tourists the chance to see over 190 cultural and historical attractions around the Mexican Caribbean. When complete in 2024, the Maya Train will massively benefit visitors in …
Tourists are increasingly seeking alternatives amid unusually high levels of sargassum in several popular destinations across Cancun. Holbox island, with its beautiful and sargassum-free beaches, is turning out to be a popular choice. The island is seeing a massive influx of sun-seeking tourists and its hotels are recording high occupancy levels. Holbox is a popular …