Strong demand from international travelers is leading to an improved experience next year at Cancun International Airport. The publicly traded owner of the airport, Aeropuertos del Sureste (ASUR), announced recently that it will be investing $1.4 billion dollars to renovate and upgrade passenger services at the second busiest airport in Mexico. Terminal 4 Expansion Terminal …
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One of the most popular attractions for visitors to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean has to be the eco-tourism adventure theme park Xcaret. For travelers from all over the world, this is their dream destination, a must-see place to visit for their winter holiday vacation travel. Unfortunately, there have been reports that this dream destination …
Only a bit over a week ago did the Maya Train begin its inaugural route for passengers, and as it begins to find its footing, more announcements about specialized pricing have been confirmed. While the trip from Campeche to Cancun has already published its general prices for passengers, special ticket prices for students, teachers, and …
In the past couple of weeks, tourists enjoying the waters off the west coast of Mexico have been attacked by sharks, one resulting in the unfortunate death of the traveler. In Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, a tourist from Canada was attacked and killed by a shark in the water. An additional recent report of an alleged shark …
Recently, the MICHELIN guide released a list of the 12 most popular resorts worldwide. The selection was made according to the most number of clicks of any hotels added to the MICHELIN Guide selection in 2023. Among the chosen resorts is Palmaïa, the House of AïA, a luxurious all-inclusive located about 5 km from downtown …
The Mexican Caribbean is well-known for its high-quality resorts, many of which boast an extensive list of awards. But when you learn that a resort has been awarded the AAA Five Diamond designation, you know that it’s something special, as this accolade stands as one of the most prestigious in the hospitality industry. As proof …
Winter holiday shopping is in full swing among locals and tourists in Playa del Carmen. Along with the influx of shoppers has come an increase of informal merchants, also known as vendors by tourists. Unfortunately, the additional vendors competing for customers has also brought some common issues that travelers have reported when shopping with vendors. …
Winter high season is in full swing in the Mexican Caribbean, with more tourists visiting the region than ever before this year. The popularity of the destination shows no sign of stopping, with some areas close to reaching full hotel capacity and even selling out before the winter is over. One such area is Playa …
Stunning white-sand beaches are a hallmark of Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean’s geography and are a draw for millions of travelers each year. A new study published this week by environmental officials reveals which locations around the sunny region have the cleanest beaches for swimming this year. Despite record-breaking travel numbers, all of Quintana Roo’s …
Uber and taxi drivers have been in the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. For several years now, there have been strong clashes between the two groups fighting for their right to transport tourists in the busy hotspot locations of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, with some resorting to violence against each other. That …