Authorities in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have launched Operation Storm to protect travelers and residents amidst ongoing rainy weather. Cancun and other nearby hotspots have been hit hard by heavy precipitation, wind, and thunder over the past week, causing flooding and other damage to buildings and homes. With heavy flooding currently affecting numerous hotspots in the …
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Want to avoid sticker shock at Tulum International Airport from transportation costs which have been leading to tourist complaints? Decide, like many recent travelers have done lately, to go it alone instead and rent a car. Car Rentals Up in Tulum Car rental companies at Tulum are experiencing their best moment due to the high …
The long awaited connection of the Maya Train from Playa del Carmen to Tulum has been placed on hold indefinitely due to environmental concerns. Visitors to Mexican Caribbean hotspots will be a little more dependent on rideshares, taxis, rental cars and even bus service to get up and down the coast for a little bit …
A price war has broken out in Playa del Carmen, and travelers are set to benefit from the more intense competition. It was bound to happen as vacation rental properties in the Mexican Caribbean took market share from the resorts and hotels in the area as they aggressively lowered prices to attract tourists. Now the …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have been hit by a number of weather phenomena this spring; from extreme temperatures to heavy rain, numerous hotspots in the region are feeling the effects of severe weather. In Playa del Carmen, a popular local beach – Playa Mamitas – has nearly disappeared this week due to ongoing rain …
Puerto Morelos will be home to a new adults-only all-inclusive luxury collection resort. The Paraíso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Adult All-Inclusive Resort, Riviera Maya is planning for an opening towards the end of 2024. The Paraíso de la Bonita Marriott International and Playa Hotels & Resorts are coming together to create a new …
The renowned luxury hospitality brand Ritz-Carlton has announced a major new property in the Riviera Maya for 2026. The first-ever of its type, the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Residences Riviera Maya will offer both long-term residences as well as traditional resort options. The property will be situated in the popular resort region of the Riviera Maya, offering easy access …
As Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean head into one of the busiest summer seasons on record, a number of resort hotspots in the sunny region are bolstering their sargassum strategies. One standout among the crowd is Playa del Carmen, a quaint city destination just south of Cancun. With tons of sargassum seaweed expected to affect the …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are undoubtedly famous for their powdery white-sand beaches, which draw millions of visitors each year who enjoy splashing in their crystal-clear waters. The region’s leading beach reputation was just recently strengthened following the addition of a further 15 Blue-Flag beaches. The prestigious distinction is awarded to beaches that meet a …
The $424 million dollar bridge construction project to speed up traffic on Kukulkan Avenue is nearly halfway done and will provide tourists to Cancun easier access to the hotel zone in the Mexican Caribbean. The Nichupté Bridge Project According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation, the long-awaited Nichupté Bridge is about half done …