In recent months the safety of certain Mexican vacation destinations has been questioned by officials in various other countries, namely the United States, but despite the talk, tourists who visit the Mexican Caribbean, including Playa del Carmen, are rarely victims of crime. Security is actually an issue always being addressed in most of these places, …
Finding your perfect beach in an infamous beach town such as Playa del Carmen can be surprisingly difficult. Do you want big crowds? Bustling beach clubs? A more low-key beach to toss a frisbee? There are truly a ton of choices, so this post reviews the best beaches to visit in Playa del Carmen for …
Hilton has just reached a new landmark, marking its 200th hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America with the opening of the glitzy Waldorf Astoria, which debuted just this week in Cancun. A brand that’s renowned the world over for its high quality, luxury rooms, and top-tier service, Hilton’s latest venture provides travelers with yet …
Planning to visit Cancun and the Riviera Maya for the holiday season? While a trip to paradise is always a good idea, nothing can put a damper on your vacation like a bad experience at the airport. Reports of being overcharged by drivers, dealing with unlicensed drivers, dodging scams at the airport, and the like …
At least six new hotels have been planned for construction near important archaeological sites located on the upcoming Maya train route. The new train route, which isn’t expected to be completed until late into next year, will make it much easier for travelers to visit some of the best-preserved examples of Mayan architecture and temple …
Headed to the Mexican Caribbean this winter? You better book your accommodation in Isla Mujeres early because hotels are now on track to be sold out for winter vacations this year. It was reported by this Cancun local news agency that hotels on the island are advancing to surpass 95% capacity for the high season, …
Playa del Carmen is a popular vacation destination in the Mexican Caribbean, known for its mesmerizing aqua blue water and beautiful white sand beaches, but although it never ceases to look like paradise, bad things happen just like anywhere else. A tourist was recently found dead in his hotel room in Playa del Carmen, but as …
The island paradise of Cozumel has been voted the best cruise destination in Mexico, according to Porthole Cruise Magazine. The accolade comes at a time when cruising is quickly gaining popularity after struggling to regain market share in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Together with Mahahual, Cozumel is the largest cruise port in the …
The Riviera Maya region, in general, is a very popular destination for vacations, particularly for American and Canadian tourists. But although Cancun may get the most visitors out of all of the beautiful places in the Mexican Caribbean, it is Tulum and Playa del Carmen that are two of the top cities in Mexico to …
There’s been another twist in the ongoing saga of the Tulum Airport saga after it emerged this week that the development has now secured the funding needed to go ahead with construction. Long since discussed by the relevant authorities to complement the ambitious Maya train development, the project was dealt a blow two months ago …