I am not a fan of sitting of sitting at the gate for 4 hours before my flight takes off. There is a familiar mental math every traveler does for the final day of Cancun vacation. You know your flight departs at 3:00 p.m., but you are trying to figure out exactly how much of …
Playa Del Carmen
If you have been keeping an eye on the travel news coming out of the Mexican Caribbean lately, you might have seen some seemingly alarming headlines. Word is spreading that several hotels in the heart of Playa del Carmen have recently shut their doors, driven by a dip in occupancy and a particularly challenging sargassum …
If you have ever made the trek down Highway 307 from Cancun to Playa del Carmen, you already know the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. One minute you are cruising along with the windows down, excited for a day of tacos and beach clubs, and the next, you are staring at a line of …
Is Cancun still affordable? It depends entirely on who you ask, but there has been a noticeable shift in the pricing landscape over the last few years. If you have been flying south to the Mexican Caribbean since its days as a rowdy spring break destination, you have likely noticed its steady, deliberate transformation into …
I get it, sometimes beach vendors can feel a little annoying and even somewhat intimidating if you don’t know what to expect. Having flown down to Cancun from Miami for the last ten years, I can’t tell you how many times I have spotted American tourists making the exact same mistakes over and over in …
No, we are not going to tell you to pack sunscreen. You already know that. When Americans pack for a trip to Cancun, they usually run through the exact same checklist they’ve used for every beach vacation since childhood. You grab your U.S. passport, double-check your flight times, and toss in the usual essentials. But …
I have flown down to Cancun more times than I can count. Yet, every single time I start packing my bags for my next trip south out of MIA, I run through a mental checklist of the exact traps that have derailed my vacations in the past. When you are spending your hard-earned time off …
Cancun is home to some of the most spectacular all-inclusive resorts on the planet. From endless buffets and swim-up bars to pristine beachfront loungers, these sprawling properties are designed to offer a completely frictionless vacation. But behind the scenes of every perfect margarita and freshly made bed is an army of dedicated hospitality workers keeping …
You are walking along the coastline in Playa del Carmen. You spot a pristine patch of white sand with a perfect view of the ocean, the exact kind of spot you flew thousands of miles to enjoy. You head towards it to set up your towel, only to find a thick rope barricading the entire …
For over a decade, travelers heading to the Mexican Caribbean have had to play a highly frustrating guessing game with sargassum—the smelly, brown seaweed that washes ashore and frequently ruins the pristine white-sand beach experience. This year, the seaweed bloom has been breaking historical records, causing significant headaches for both travelers and the local tourism …