Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are poised to be among the most popular international destinations in 2023. Despite rising crime rates and news of bloodshed fueled by cartel violence in parts of Mexico, the Mexican state of Quintana Roo is one of the safest for travelers thanks to enhanced security measures. While organized crime remains …
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Mexico’s most popular airline ‘Volaris’ offers flights to Cancun from the USA and they have now announced some direct flight options from select U.S. locations. A no-frills approach is helping them keep costs at a low price point…especially if you travel light or you don’t plan on checking luggage. If you are having trouble finding …
Officials have revealed that Mexico’s National Gaurd will be deployed to protect millions of travelers once the new Maya Train officially begins operations next December. The massive 1500-kilometer-long railway project will connect some of the top destinations in the Mexican Caribbean along a single route, significantly boosting mobility and making new destinations available for travelers. …
Playa del Carmen has welcomed a new trendy hotel from Marriott’s Aloft brand just in time for the new year, right in the heart of the city. The entire Mexican Caribbean has grown exponentially in popularity over the last couple of years, and many hotel chains are developing new properties in the region, including Playa …
Anyone who visited the Riviera Maya Region this past year may have noticed how bad the sargassum was, depending on what time of year they visited. And anyone who follows news about the Mexican Caribbean surely noticed the news about the beaches being overrun with sargassum popping up every day. Next year, it is the …
Officials in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean have announced the deployment of over a thousand law enforcement personnel to busy tourist hotspots to protect visitors over the holidays. The move is part of a wider effort to enhance tourists’ safety in one of the world’s most visited destinations this winter. According to public security officials, …
On Saturday, a private tourist boat carrying five people capsized near Nichupté Lagoon in the Cancun Hotel Zone. Search and rescue operations have been underway, recovering two bodies on Sunday. Monday’s search continued for the other missing individuals. Cancun is one of the most visited destinations in Mexico. Not only does it have some of …
Mexico’s archeological sites that are scattered across the country are big tourist draws, and particularly in the Yucatan peninsula. Along with all-inclusives, beaches, cenotes, and all the beauty of the Mexican Caribbean, the Mayan ruins that can be found in the region are attractions for the adventurous traveler’s bucket list. And according to recent reports, …
Travelers can look forward to record amounts of online vacation rentals this winter in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. Whilst online rentals offer tourists plenty of advantages, such as unique locations, plenty of flexibility, and cheaper prices, they also have some downsides that many travelers are unaware of. In this article, we’ll tell you the …
New to Playa del Carmen and looking to meet other travelers? Whether you’re a digital nomad passing through paradise for a few weeks or are a snowbird that spends the cold winter months enjoying Playa, there are events happening every week in this bustling city to get to know other travelers and locals in Playa …