This year has been a particularly bad year for sargassum in the Riviera Maya region, but now hotels in the area are coming together to work on a permanent solution to the sargassum problem.  During the last year, various groups have been formed to address the situation and try to come up with solutions, but …

The Mexican Caribbean has been getting a lot of attention this year, and not for the insecurity that the U.S. State Department has warned travelers of, but rather for the huge increase in popularity among foreign tourists.  Despite the cries for using extreme caution when traveling to Mexico, places like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, …

There is no disputing the numbers, Cancun’s popularity has grown significantly over the last year, and projections indicate that it will continue to gain popularity as one of the most visited destinations in the world.  Already this year, Cancun International Airport has received over 22 million visitors.  While this may seem like a lot, the …

Airport officials have announced the implementation of new automated passport machines for American and Canadian travelers in Cancun International Airport starting this winter. The bureaucracy-cutting measure is expected to significantly speed up entry into the country during peak travel times. The new migration procedure, called e-Gate, is being trialed at Cancun and Mexico City, which …

Tourists Can Once Again Enjoy Their Vacations Free Of The Foul Smelling Seaweed Sargassum season is finally over in Cancun and the resort of Quintana Roo. After months of some of the highest volumes of the macroalgae plagued the Mexican Caribbean, tourists can now travel with little to no concern for the enjoyment of their …

Cancun’s bustling nightlife attracts millions of visitors to the seaside town each year, but its boisterous bars and nightclubs are proving to be a hassle for an increasing number of people. Authorities in the city are now considering measures to decrease nighttime noise levels in Cancun’s main party areas. Excessive noise pollution is an issue …

Cancun International Airport officials recently announced that 40 new electronic kiosks have been installed at the airport’s busy Terminal 2 to help tackle growing passenger lines. The addition is expected to help travelers complete check-in formalities quicker as the airport grapples with a staffing shortage.  Passengers flying to and from Cancun International Airport this year …

Taxis are a hot topic in Cancun, both among locals and the tourists who are forced to use their services while vacationing in the popular vacation destination, because there is a lot of controversy surrounding them.  And now, in an attempt to solve at least one of the problems, officials are asking tourists to report …

Authorities had to intervene in a modern-day pirate story when armed pirates recently attempted a robbery on a yacht in Cancun.  The subjects that boarded the yacht of a family anchored in the Cancun marina were arrested, and nobody was hurt during the incident.  While these crimes do not happen often in Cancun, it certainly …

RIU, one of the most established hospitality firms operating in the Mexican Caribbean, is opening a new 550-room hotel in Costa Mujeres this October. Riu Latino Costa Mujeres is the chain’s newest adults-only property, complete with luxurious amenities, all-inclusive services, and stunning tropical surroundings.  Set to open in late October, the new adults-only property will …