With interest in the Mexican Caribbean’s legendary Maya civilization reaching an all-time high, officials are busy carrying out extensive renovations on a number of historic sites across the region. One of the latest Mayan ruins to undergo renovation is Playa del Carmen’s Xelhá ruins, which authorities recently closed indefinitely as workers begin to improve infrastructure …
Nobody wants to believe that they can be scammed, especially when it comes to planning a dream vacation, but scam artists can be pretty sophisticated in their tactics. One common type of scam is those directed at travelers and there’s one that’s on the rise that involves timeshares in Cancun. Travelers are being scammed out …
The new Tulum Airport has been open for domestic flights since December 1, 2023. Now, it’s only weeks away before the state-of-the-art airport will start welcoming international flights, specifically flights from the U.S. As hundreds of Americans prepare for those inaugural flights, it’s a good time to review the different transportation options available and how …
After closing 2023 with record-breaking visitor numbers, Isla Mujeres, a stunning island off the coast of Cancun, continues to be a favorite among tourists exploring the Mexican Caribbean. Following the New Year celebrations, tourism in the region typically experiences a slight dip as both domestic and international travelers return to their hometowns. However, it looks …
The once sleepy fishing village of Tulum has grown at a dizzying rate over the past 10 years, graduating from a little-known backpacker’s paradise into one of the world’s most famous destinations. With the third most popular archaeological site in Mexico at the Tulum ruins, outstanding beaches, big-name music festivals, and an ever-increasing number of …
For many travelers visiting Cancun, the joy of renting a vehicle and exploring the Mexican Caribbean is too good an opportunity to pass up. The freedom that a rental brings to a vacation is liberating while also bringing potential savings on travel to those who like to pack as much into one trip as possible. …
Though this comes as no surprise to us, you may be interested to know before you pick your next vacation, that Tulum is growing hugely in popularity this year. Armed with a brand new airport, a reputation for being a wellness haven, and now being one of the top 10 most beautiful beach destinations in …
There’s no denying that travelers who visit the Mexican Caribbean love the all-inclusive resorts, as they are always filled during busy seasons. Airbnbs have grown popular over the years as well, though, and even more so in recent years, with demand rising as much as 60 percent. Being that all-inclusives have so much to offer, …
Throughout the Mexican Caribbean, there has been an unwelcome issue to contend with for over 10 years now, one that has affected many travelers’ ability to fully enjoy the kind of beach vacation that millions arrive each year to enjoy. Sargassum has been a news cycle fixture across the whole of the Caribbean each spring …
Before the world went through the pandemic, the Mexican Caribbean was more popular than ever, with a whole host of tourism records broken in 2019. And while that may feel like a lifetime away for some, the destination, as well as other destinations throughout the world, have been working hard to return to the high-flying …