No, we are not going to tell you to pack sunscreen. You already know that. When Americans pack for a trip to Cancun, they usually run through the exact same checklist they’ve used for every beach vacation since childhood. You grab your U.S. passport, double-check your flight times, and toss in the usual essentials. But …
Tulum
I have flown down to Cancun more times than I can count. Yet, every single time I start packing my bags for my next trip south out of MIA, I run through a mental checklist of the exact traps that have derailed my vacations in the past. When you are spending your hard-earned time off …
For over a decade, travelers heading to the Mexican Caribbean have had to play a highly frustrating guessing game with sargassum—the smelly, brown seaweed that washes ashore and frequently ruins the pristine white-sand beach experience. This year, the seaweed bloom has been breaking historical records, causing significant headaches for both travelers and the local tourism …
Let’s get one major thing out of the way right off the bat: Cancun is objectively one of the safest beach destinations in the world for international tourists. If you are staying within the designated Hotel Zone, the security presence is massive, and overall, the vast majority of travelers feel incredibly secure. In fact, according …
Cancun used to be known as the ultimate wild west of spring break, a place where pretty much anything goes and the rules were treated more like light suggestions. But those days are officially over. Authorities in the Mexican Caribbean have dramatically tightened up regulations, and police are actively targeting tourists who think the old …
Between dozens of conflicting news stories, viral social media posts, and traveler gossip, you never quite know what the truth is regarding sargassum on the beaches in Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Headlines will tell you the beach is completely buried; Instagram influencers will show you pristine white sand. So, who do you actually trust? …
If you have been keeping an eye on the Mexican Caribbean this year, you know that Tulum is facing a very real tourism crisis. The numbers for the summer of 2026 paint a stark picture, with local hotel occupancy recently plunging below 50 percent. The decline is the result of a perfect storm of ongoing …
Tulum has long been considered the untouchable crown jewel of the Mexican Caribbean, a place where travelers flock from around the globe for pristine beaches, ancient ruins, and high-end wellness retreats. But recently, the reality on the ground has taken a very sharp, undeniably negative turn. The situation has escalated to the point where Mexico’s …
Every summer, millions of Americans pack their bags and head down to the beautiful beaches of the Riviera Maya. The water is warm, the resorts are world-class, and the margaritas are always flowing. But before you hit the “book now” button on your phone, that nagging question always creeps in: is it actually safe right …
There is absolutely nothing quite like the feeling of pulling up to a beautiful all-inclusive resort in the Cancun Hotel Zone. You drop your bags in the lobby, someone hands you a cold welcome drink, and the stress of the daily grind completely vanishes. The beauty of these massive, self-contained resorts is that they are …