The Mexican Caribbean is all the rage in the digital nomad world, with a growing number of remote workers relocating to the sunny region. But one destination is expected to attract more digital nomads than any other this year: Playa del Carmen. This fall, officials are gearing up to welcome up to 30% more digital …
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Officials in the coastal destination of Playa del Carmen are warning travelers about the growing number of passport thefts being reported in the popular hotspot. Despite being one of the safest destinations in the Riviera Maya, criminals are always on the hunt for unsuspecting travelers and, increasingly, passports and other valuable identity documents. With more …
Blackouts have been a recurring issue across several popular Mexican Caribbean hotspots this summer, and despite reassurance that the power supply issue would be fixed, the problem continues to deteriorate. As frustration grows amid what appears to be inaction by state regulators, hospitality businesses are calling for urgent measures to tackle the emerging energy crisis. …
Cancun is a popular beach destination for tourists all over the world. Because of this, visitors should expect expensive flights and hotel rooms due to the demand. However, several hotel and resort properties in Cancun surprisingly announced recently that they plan to cut their average daily rate up to 20 percent. It was a direct …
Authorities in Playa del Carmen are putting new mechanisms in place to monitor taxis, which have caused significant issues throughout the Riviera Maya. In Cancun, there have been reports of taxi drivers being involved in criminal activities, such as selling drugs and violence against drivers and tourists using Uber. In response, Playa del Carmen’s Lazaro …
There are a whole host of factors travelers look for when planning a hard-earned vacation. Location, resort amenities, budget-friendly packages, even down to specific details like dietary options. But there is one factor that is held in high importance by most, if not all, travelers. And that is safety. The tourism juggernaut of southeast Mexico, …
Travelers will be pleased to know that Cancun’s renowned all-inclusive resorts are safer than ever according to new statistics published by local officials. As millions of tourists flock to Cancun’s spectacular mega-resorts, safety has become one of the most critical issues for countless travelers. From excellent maintenance to around-the-clock security, travelers want to be reassured …
After the resounding success of the summer vacation period, the most popular places in the Mexican Caribbean will be keen to decipher what worked well this year and what improvements need to be made to ensure that tourism continues to boom for many more to come. Playa Del Carmen, one of the most traveled-to destinations …
With concern mounting over the long-term effects of sargassum seaweed on everything from the environment to health, Mexican Caribbean officials are finding new ways to benefit from the pesky macroalgae. In Playa del Carmen, a popular beach destination just south of Cancun, experts have begun using seaweed to restore one of the city’s most iconic …
As a tourism destination, Cancun has dominated as the choice for Americans who want to enjoy sun, sea, and sand for decades. The destination has always been seen as offering just about everything. Amazing white sand beaches, clear blue water, a year-round sunny climate, nightlife that shames the techno-loving European destinations, and locals that welcome …