The summer vacation season in Cancun is in full swing, and with numerous hotels reporting record occupancy rates, many tourists are seeking more affordable options. For some, the growing availability of online private rentals has been a massive advantage. However, scams targeting visitors are also on the rise, with a 40% increase recorded in the …
Isla Mujeres
Around 5:30 in the afternoon on Sunday, a group of 6 armed robbers arrived at Isla Blanca beach on jet skis, and robbed multiple families including foreign tourists vacationing in the area. According to eyewitness accounts the 6 armed robbers made land on Isla Blanca beach near the Extreme Zone Beach & Spa Hotel, and …
The summer vacation period has already started, but there’s still plenty of time to book a trip for this summer. With so many families looking for the perfect vacation destination, Cancun stands out as a top choice thanks to its famed family-friendly resorts. We’ve rounded up some of the best hotel packages that feature special …
Its New Growth May Not Please Tourists In The Long Run Isla Mujeres is seeing a dramatic increase in popularity as monthly arrivals to the island hit around 200 thousand. The idyllic island is set to see an increase in investment over the coming years. According to the director of economic development and tourism of …
Sargassum seaweed continues to be an issue for Cancun beach goers as the microalgae regularly washes up on local beaches. This doesn’t mean that all of the beaches in Cancun are riddled with sargassum. In fact, there are plenty of spots that are virtually free of the foul smelling seaweed. This in part due to …
Quintana Roo and Cancun have emerged as one of the leading international destinations for U.S travelers as the summer season kicks off. After a two-year break due to the pandemic, mass travel is back as an increasing number of Americans are choosing to spend their vacations in the Mexican state. Recent data shows that one …
Mexico’s Best Beach Earns Further Accolades Isla Mujeres continued its high-profile year as it was confirmed once again as the best beach destination in Mexico. It has already received several top rankings this year. The announcement was made in Acapulco at the Tianguis Turístico México 2022, a tourism conference designed to help promote Mexican tourism …
Travelers to the Cancun region will have more lodging options to choose from starting this December with the grand opening of two new resorts. The hotel giant Marriott is eyeing an expansion to their all-inclusive hotel options with the building of the Royalton Splash Riviera Cancún. Meanwhile, in Isla Mujeres Apple Leisure Group is currently …
Second American To Die In The Region In A Matter Of Weeks An American tourist tragically died while enjoying a catamaran tour with her family. The reported cause of death was cardiac arrest. The tragic incident took place onboard a contracted catamaran that was taking the currently unnamed woman and her family between Cancun and …
Huge Increases In The Sargassum Levels As Temperatures Rise The popular beach island of Isla Mujeres has seen more sargassum seaweed in the first twenty days of April than in the entirety of January, February, and March. Massive efforts are underway to move the seaweed every morning. According to local workers, over 230 tonnes of …