If you’ve ever visited the Mexican Caribbean in the spring or summer, there is a good chance you know what sargassum is. For those that don’t, it’s a brown seaweed that sometimes washes up on the shores of the region’s beautiful beaches in large masses. Sargassum season is just around the corner, but there’s good …
Playa Del Carmen
The coastal hotspot of Playa del Carmen is set to receive a major boost in beach safety with the construction of up to nine new lifeguard lookout towers this year. With soaring arrival figures, Playa del Carmen is once again expected to be one of the hottest destinations for sun-seeking travelers in the Mexican Caribbean …
Travelers visiting Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean in 2024 are set to receive a level of convenience never before seen in Mexico; this is thanks to the opening of huge new transport infrastructure projects, as well as the knock-on effect that these new links will have on already existing transport options. Additionally, it isn’t just …
When it comes to choosing your stay during your next Playa del Carmen getaway, you’re truly spoiled for choice, as there are dozens of world-class all-inclusives to choose from. Moreover, new hotels are being opened constantly in this charming beach town, so this endeavor can get tricky. While a quick browse on TripAdvisor might provide …
The Riviera Maya wrapped up 2023 on a high note, with many destinations hitting over 90% hotel occupancy rates. 2024 is promising to be an equally successful year for the region, particularly for the highly popular Playa del Carmen, as hoteliers anticipate a commendable 85% throughout January. Even after the New Year festivities, Playa del …
Last year was one for the record books for Airbnb in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. The company not only increased revenues in 2023, but also the number of properties available to travelers in the area. More Than 30 Percent Increase in Cancun In Cancun alone, Airbnb increased its revenues and units 34 percent in …
Travelers in the popular coastal resort city of Playa del Carmen are being warned to watch out for jellyfish and sea urchins amid growing cases of injuries caused by the area’s abundant marine wildlife. Although rarely dangerous, jellyfish and sea urchins can quickly ruin a pleasant day on the beach. But with growing awareness over …
As the charming destination of Playa del Carmen reaches almost full occupancy this winter season, the influx of tourists in the area means popular hotspots like beaches and shopping malls are busy, busy, busy. Playa del Carmen has some pretty beautiful beach locations, such as Parque Los Fundadores and Playa Punta Esmeralda, where many tourists …
The winter holiday travel season is normally pretty busy for resort property operators in the Mexican Caribbean, the second most popular tourist destination in the country. For one particular resort chain with more than a dozen resort hotels in the area, they are seeing “exceptional occupancy” levels to ring in the new year. Exceptional Occupancy …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are wrapping up their best year on record for international travel. But two stunning destinations in the sun-soaked region have proven to be particularly popular with travelers this year. New statistics reveal that the idyllic hotspots of Playa del Carmen and Akumal recorded the highest average hotel occupancy rate in Mexico amid soaring …