The dreaded brown seaweed has washed ashore again this summer in record breaking numbers. The Mexican Caribbean is battling one of its most intense sargassum seasons to date in 2026. While naval ships deploy offshore barriers and coastal clean up crews work around the clock with heavy machinery, the algae still blankets popular shorelines. For …
Tulum
We all know the feeling of standing at the baggage carousel, watching smug travelers walk straight out of the terminal with nothing but a carry on. You probably wonder how they manage to pack everything they need for a tropical vacation into one tiny suitcase. The truth is, they do not pack everything. Savvy travelers …
Tulum’s hospitality scene is getting a massive, music-driven upgrade just in time for the winter high season. UMusic Hotel & Beach Club Tulum is officially slated to open its doors in the first week of December 2026, completely shifting the dynamic of the coastal destination. This isn’t just another standard boutique property dropping onto the …
I am not a fan of sitting of sitting at the gate for 4 hours before my flight takes off. There is a familiar mental math every traveler does for the final day of Cancun vacation. You know your flight departs at 3:00 p.m., but you are trying to figure out exactly how much of …
It was not too long ago that Tulum was the undisputed darling of the global travel world. From celebrities to social media influencers, everyone was chasing the bohemian chic aesthetics, jungle wellness retreats, and pristine beaches. Fast forward to today, and the destination is facing its biggest crisis to date. While the summer months are …
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 …
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 …