The end of November has long been a favorite time to travel for American travelers, as it provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy some quality time with loved ones and escape the chilly weather back home. Time and time again, Cancun has been among the top picks for Americans during this holiday – and this …
The municipality of Isla Mujeres has been dealing with a water issue that continues to leave travelers all wet when enjoying a vacation getaway to the Mexican Caribbean island. Flooding on Isla Mujeres Despite the recent work of public works officials on Isla Mujeres, flooding continues on the island even after just a moderate amount …
More than 15 million tourists visited Playa del Carmen last year, and there are plenty of things to do while visiting the Mexican Caribbean vacation destination. One of the most popular things to do is to walk along the famous 5th Avenue, or Quinta Avenida. This street, in the center of town, is filled with restaurants, …
Tourists visiting Cancun are sold a number of different travel-related packages near hotels, beaches, and tourist destinations of the area. While most of the vendors are legitimate, there have been issues in the past with not only vendors selling expired or fake tickets. Others have been accused of aggressive sales tactics to pressure visitors to …
With winter just around the corner, it’s no surprise that Cancun is already expecting a record-breaking high season. As always, the number one destination this winter for many people is Cancun, which has had an earth-shatteringly good year in the tourism sector and expects to see that success take them into the new year without …
Encountering a shark is probably the last thing you want on your Playa del Carmen beach day checklist. Although shark sightings in these waters are somewhat rare, recent social media videos featuring tourists’ shark encounters have prompted local authorities to issue safety warnings to prevent incidents. The shark species in question is the Bull Shark, …
Travelers to the Mexican Caribbean have something new to celebrate on top of the fast-approaching Winter season. A recently announced law is set to make visits to this paradise safer and more enjoyable than ever. Bernardo Cueto Riestra, the Secretary of Tourism for Quintana Roo, has championed this comprehensive new law, which aims to uplift …
The tourism industry has been having a historic year in the Mexican Caribbean, not only in tourist hotspots like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen but also in less well-known areas up and down the region. Two destinations just south of Cancun that are seeing a recent uptick in tourist activity are Mahahual and Xcalak, with …
It’s been over five decades since a computer algorithm developed by the Mexican Government selected Cancun as the country’s next tourist hotspot. To say that the algorithm totally nailed it would be an understatement. Once a barely developed fishing village infested with snakes – yes, ‘Kankun’ is Maya for ‘nest of snakes’ – the town …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are experiencing the busiest year on record for travel, with projections showing that over 20 million people could set foot in the sun-soaked region this year. But one destination near Cancun is outright skyrocketing in popularity, with nearly all rooms in the sought-after location selling out this summer. With its …