As travelers increasingly seek to explore the Mexican Caribbean beyond Cancun’s crowded beaches and pricey all-inclusive resorts, the charming seaside town of Puerto Morelos has experienced a surge in popularity, according to Raúl Guadarrama García, the municipal secretary of Sustainable Tourism. Home to authentic Mexican Caribbean charm, coupled with top-rated all-inclusives and world-class excursions, Puerto …
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As summer temperatures draw travelers in droves to Cancun’s packed white-sand beaches, some visitors find the crowds a little too overwhelming. Fortunately, the Mexican Caribbean is brimming with hidden gems and underrated destinations that offer white-sand beaches, rich culture, and much more. One of them is the stunning coastal town of Mahahual, situated several hours …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are some of the hottest summer destinations this year for American travelers according to new figures published this week. With occupancy rates exceeding 80% in key hotspots, the sun-soaked state of Quintana Roo is in the midst of a potentially record-breaking season as travelers flock to enjoy its white-sand beaches …
Tulum is set to become the next major Mexican Caribbean hotspot to install a massive sargassum barrier to fight growing levels of seaweed. Officials recently revealed more details about a massive 1875-meter barrier, designed with the latest innovations in sargassum technology to safeguard the city’s reputation as a top beach destination. Tulum is one of …
The popularity of the Mexican Caribbean beyond Cancun is rapidly growing, with tourists in search of sun, sand, and surf for their vacation getaway. Looking just at occupancy levels for resorts and hotels in the region, several areas had higher levels of hotels full of tourists relative to Cancun. Exploring Beyond Cancun According to reports …
It’s smelly, unsightly and unfortunately is a summer beach visitor to the Mexican Caribbean each and every year. Yes, it’s the brown macroalgae known as sargassum. However, the latest report on how much sargassum is expected to impact the sun, sand and surf of the Mexican Caribbean holds some promising good news for vacation travelers. …
Hotels in Tulum have become the latest to suffer from the effects of rolling blackouts, which have plagued numerous resort hotspots across the Mexican Caribbean this spring. Rising temperatures are straining the region’s power grid, affecting the supply of electricity to hotels & businesses. In Tulum, the issue is mostly affecting smaller properties, causing concern …
Travelers in the northeast part of the country now have a more convenient way to enjoy their vacation in the sun, sand and surf of the Mexican Caribbean for a vacation getaway. JetBlue recently started their first daily nonstop flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy airport to Tulum International Airport on June 13th that …
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 …