Most travelers who book Airbnb experiences instead of regular tours usually try to avoid crowds. Exploring the Riviera Maya with smaller groups that offer a quicker pace than the large groups has become extremely popular. If you like to engage in conversation with the residents of the area you’re visiting and shop small businesses, this …
Playa Del Carmen
Although traveling serves to learn about new destinations and cultures, there are times when you want to discover new and surprising gastronomic experiences. Some resorts stand out for their culinary venues, offering luxury and exclusive accommodation and an incomparable delight of the senses. Here’s a guide to the top seven hotels in the Riviera Maya, …
Suspect Is Still On The Run Shocking scenes unfolded at Hotel Xcaret in Playa del Carmen yesterday, as a man opened fire in the middle of the resort. Two Canadian men have been confirmed dead, and another guest in the hotel was injured. The event marks the next in a series of high-profile incidents involving …
Omicron Effect Catches Up With Cancun And Quintana Roo Cancun, and the Quintana Roo region as a whole, is finally being hit hard by the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. Flight cancelations, staff shortages, and restrictions have seen the tourist hotspot rocked after months of astounding success. Just this week, the Governor of Quintana Roo announced …
Tulum and Playa del Carmen Also Facing Restrictions Cancun is returning to a yellow alert level, it was announced by the Quintana Roo State Governor. Most of the region’s municipalities, including Tulum and Playa del Carmen, will be subject to the associated restrictions from January 10th until January 16th. It will then be reassessed. Mexico …
Post-Holiday Increase Could Impact Traffic Light Designation Cancun and the Quintana Roo region as a whole are seeing a large increase in COVID-19 infections. The spike is being attributed to the Omicron variant and the holiday season. The holiday period was always going to be a tense time for those in Cancun and other major …
Early Build Up Threatens To Ruin Tourist Beach Days Premature buildups of seaweed are causing concern among travelers who have upcoming trips booked to Cancun. This particular type of seaweed, known as sargassum is an annual battle for coastal cities in the Mexican Caribbean and much further beyond. Cancun, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen have …
Boutique-style hotels are a unique travel experience worldwide, and the Riviera Maya is not the exception. Here’s a list of the top 7 boutique hotels you should be booking in the Riviera Maya. Esencia Hotel Tulum Esencia in the Riviera Maya was the private residence of an Italian countess, and it’s beautifully designed with exquisite …
Locals and Visitors Frustrated By Potential New Price Hikes, and Temporary Winter Rises in Cancun The Playa del Carmen taxi drivers’ union has announced that they are applying for a rise in prices for 2022. The figures for the new rates have not been announced, as negotiations are ongoing, but the news has not been …
Is your dream vacation to stay in an overwater bungalow resort? We have great news; you don’t need to travel halfway across the globe to find these luxury accommodations. There are 4 gorgeous resorts in the Mexican Caribbean, and even though staying in these resorts is an indulgence, you could make it affordable by staying …