American Airlines is the latest U.S. airline to announce more flights to Cancun this winter as the destination gears up for a record-breaking season. The United States’ largest airline has said it plans to operate up to 40 daily flights to the sun-soaked destination this winter to meet growing demand from Americans who can’t seem …
After a four-year hiatus, the Mexican government is re-launching an ambitious plan to help eradicate sargassum from popular beaches across the Mexican Caribbean. A magnet for international travelers, the Mexican Caribbean’s white-sand beaches are in better shape than ever thanks to new initiatives to tackle sargassum seaweed, a harmless yet unpleasant-smelling macroalgae that forms over …
Good news for price-conscious travelers looking to plan a vacation to Cancun later in the year. According to a recent survey, the beach resort destination is one of the most affordable locations in the world that still has some cheap flights available for travel now through the September Labor Day holiday. Flights For Sand and …
Puerto Morelos, a charming beach town just about a 40-minute drive from Cancun, is quickly emerging as one of the Riviera Maya’s top community tourism hotspots. So, what is community tourism all about? This travel trend aims to go beyond the typical beach-pool-party experience (not that there’s anything wrong with it). Instead, community tourism is …
The Mexican Caribbean coast extends for nearly 100 miles, not including the portion of the coast along the Gulf of Mexico, and is made up of beautiful, soft, white sand beaches and glass-like turquoise blue water. These characteristics are why there are so many spectacular beaches along this stretch of coastline. And they’re also why …
Officials in the popular beach destination Playa del Carmen have decided to significantly improve beach safety by deploying more lifeguards and extending the service’s operating hours during the peak of the summer travel season. While drownings are rare, close calls are a common occurrence in places like Playa del Carmen, where strong currents and waves …
Cancun is becoming so popular as a vacation destination that new hotel properties are opening every few months to keep up with demand. Some of the existing hotels are also being updated in order to offer the same level of service and amenities being provided by the new hotels. This includes the iconic Ritz-Carlton Cancun …
Officials in the emerging hotspot of Bacalar recently announced a massive new security operation to protect travelers over the summer. The coastal destination is most famous for its stunning azure lagoons, where travelers can find unique bungalow accommodations and scenic nature trails. With the destination exploding in popularity this summer, authorities are keen on protecting a growing …
Every eager traveler who has ever thought of heading to Mexico will have no doubt come across the state of Yucatán as part of their research, and they should make it a destination on their bucket list. Home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world, as well as historical sites dating back …
The municipal President of Cancun, Ana Paty Peralta, recently oversaw a rescue drill by the local lifeguards on Playa Marlin to mark the World Day for the Prevention of Drowning. Safety is a huge priority for the local authorities in Cancun, and while this mostly takes the form of safety on land from criminal activity, …