Despite the winter travel frenzy quieting down, new figures reveal that resorts in Cancun and other hotspots across the Mexican Caribbean are nearly fully sold out this February. That trend is likely to continue for over a month, culminating with the hectic Easter travel period in late March. With occupancy rates of over 90%, Cancun …
Isla Mujeres
Although Cancun is widely regarded as having some of the world’s top beaches, the stunning island of Isla Mujeres offers white-sand shores that give its nearby neighbor a run for its money. And this winter, Isla Mujeres’ most popular beach is in splendid condition thanks to strong winds caused by several cold fronts over the …
The Mexican Caribbean is going through a vacation revolution. The main draws to the region have historically been Cancun and Tulum, two destination behemoths that have been continually popular for decades now. But things are changing and fast. More travelers than ever are turning their attention to the smaller but no less exciting destinations in …
The Mexican Caribbean is home to some of the most stunning Magical Towns (Pueblos Mágicos) in all of Mexico; from Isla Mujeres’ stunning beaches to Tulum’s historical wonders, these charming destinations will continue to captivate travelers in 2024. A new report reveals that a growing number of travelers are opting to visit the Mexican Caribbean’s …
With the very busy spring holiday travel season right around the corner, tourists are always asking about the safety and security of a vacation getaway to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean before booking their travel. The official crime statistics for the State of Quintana Roo, which includes Cancun and other popular vacation destinations such as …
Isla Mujeres whale shark tour operators are seeing a huge increase in pre-bookings for the summer after new regulations came into effect limiting the number of passengers allowed to embark on such excursions. As a result, travelers are being told to already start booking for the summer due to lower availability. The whale shark season …
Isla Mujeres, an island off the Cancun shore, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent times, even breaking tourism records in 2023. While formerly a day trip destination for Cancun tourists, more and more travelers are choosing to stay overnight, and often longer, at this gorgeous island. This is mainly due to the growing number of …
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 …
Pretty much every beach in the Mexican Caribbean is beautiful, with the same white sand and clear aqua-blue water. From Cancun down to Tulum and beyond, the coast is lined with these stunning beaches, and travelers worldwide love them. Three of these beaches near Cancun are even among the best in the world, according to …
An unfortunate boating accident took the lives of four tourists crossing the narrow straight between Cancun and Isla Mujeres last Monday. The other mix of 13 passengers and two crew members had to be rescued from the waters by the Mexican Navy, municipal police and some very helpful volunteers in nearby private boats. The exact …