Resort hotspots across the Mexican Caribbean are deploying a record number of sargassum barriers this spring amid forecasts suggesting more seaweed could hit the region this summer. Not only is sargassum an eyesore for travelers in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, but it also emits an unpleasant odor after washing up on shore. But with …
Riviera Maya
Three travel trends are influencing how tourists choose what location, accommodations and amenities they select today for their vacation getaway. They are nature, wellness and sustainability. Hotels and resorts in Quintana Roo have already moved forward with progress towards capitalizing on the first two trends. Now, they have really focused on the third to help …
An unfortunate accident occurred recently at a hotel in Puerto Morelos where three members of a tourist family, including a minor, were electrocuted when entering the swimming pool to cool off during their spring holiday vacation getaway. Danger in the Pool The family of travelers was enjoying their vacation getaway for the spring travel season …
It’s a black and white slithering slide that’s going to be delighting Mexican Caribbean theme park enthusiasts visiting the popular adventure park of Xplor in the Riviera Maya. The Togobanxote It’s the new bucket list attraction at Xplor by Xcaret, an adventure theme park perfect for families visiting Cancun and the Riviera Maya for their …
Travelers to Playa del Carmen are thinking small for their spring holiday beach vacation getaways this year. In fact, many of the popular boutique resort hotels in the popular Mexican Caribbean travel hotspot are projected to be sold out for the very busy peak spring holiday travel period. No Room at the Inn The trend …
Spring is finally here, and for the Mexican Caribbean, this only means one thing – high season is back. But spring also marks the start of the dreaded sargassum season, typically spanning from April to September. Tons of the macroalgae wash up on the shores of Cancun and the Riviera Maya each year, turning beach …
Beaches in Cancun are currently in splendid condition according to a new report by Quintana Roo’s environmental agency as sargassum levels remain unusually low despite the start of the seaweed season. As a precautionary measure, local officials have intensified cleaning efforts amid reports that sargassum levels could increase drastically over the coming weeks. Although largely …
As Tulum continues to skyrocket in popularity with travelers thanks to its historical and natural beauty, officials are stepping up efforts to make sure travelers respect the destination’s delicate cultural & ecological value. From littering to bringing food & drink into restricted areas, there are a number of rules that a growing number of travelers …
Just as predicted, the Mexican Caribbean is off to another blinding start of the year, welcoming huge numbers of tourists to the destination. During the first week of March alone, a couple of weeks out of the spring break period, 538,000 visitors arrived in Quintana Roo, proving that its popularity shows no sign of slowing …
According to the Secretary of Security for the Solidarity government of Playa del Carmen, Raúl Tassinari, the popular coastal destination is intensifying safety measures to protect travelers this year amid skyrocketing demand for the coastal hotspot. Home to some of the most popular beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, Playa del Carmen is one of the leading …