An argument that broke out in a restaurant near the Cancun Hotel Zone Friday night turned deadly when the owner of a restaurant located in a popular tourist center in the downtown area was shot and killed. Although the incident took place in a busy restaurant where others were present, no tourists or employees of …
A Playa del Carmen hotel won big time at the Travvy Awards ceremony this past Thursday. The hotel, La Casa de la Playa by XCaret, was given a range of nods in the hotel category including the best all-inclusive luxury resort, showing that this luxury property might just be the ultimate hotel experience in Playa …
Officials in Cancun have warned residents and visitors about an alarming new phenomenon: fake taxis. This practice involves criminals who attempt to disguise privately-owned vehicles as real taxis, after which they can carry out all sorts of crimes. Whilst only representing a small fraction of all taxi-related crimes, authorities are concerned the issue may get …
When it comes to travel, there are few places on the planet that have been left undiscovered by travelers. Bacalar isn’t one of them – but compared to the ever-busy streets and beaches of neighboring Cancun, Cozumel, and Playa Del Carmen, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve just stepped foot into one of the best-kept …
Puerto Morelos, a resort town south of Cancun, is slowly gaining popularity compared to other Mexican Caribbean tourism heavyweights. The town is making a name for itself by focusing on its unique culture, architecture, and tropical charm. New hotels and resorts are also popping up in the town as demand soars. We’ve gathered some of …
Cancun has so many hotels to choose from that it can be difficult to choose which one to stay in during your Mexican Caribbean vacation. Just in the Cancun Hotel Zone alone, there are around 100 hotels, and there are even more in the downtown area, in Isla Mujeres, and in the Riviera Maya region. …
The Riviera Maya region is no stranger to luxury hotels and resorts, as it is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, but there is no reason not to continue adding new options to meet the growing demand. While the area has some pretty fabulous resorts already, the two high-end luxury …
Things are picking up for the busy winter travel season in Playa del Carmen, and businesses are getting ready. It was reported earlier this week by a local Quintana Roo news agency that hotels in Playa del Carmen are expected to rise above 90% occupancy starting this month. The number was noted by Gerardo Valadez, …
Tourists visiting Cancun with the intention of taking a trip to Isla Holbox in the near future might end up being disappointed, as the popular Cancun to Holbox transfer service has been canceled until further notice. The commonly used bus route takes visitors from Cancun to Chiquila, where they then catch a ferry over to …
When we think about beach trips to Cancun, most of us picture gently breaking waves, shade-providing palm trees, and pristine, white-sanded beaches. Unfortunately, as most travelers realized this year, the presence of the stinky seaweed sargassum on the beaches of Cancun became a problem that many found hard to avoid. Its pungent stench and unsightly …