Booking a trip to Cancun used to be the easiest decision in the world. You would pick a date on the calendar, find an affordable all inclusive hotel right on the beach, and pack your bags for a week of sunshine. However, if you have tried to book a trip to the Mexican Caribbean recently, …
We have all experienced it. The group chat is buzzing with exciting ideas for a winter getaway. Destinations are tossed around, ideal dates are proposed, and everyone seems completely on board. But then the momentum stalls, the conversation fizzles out, and the trip never actually happens. According to recent travel industry data, a staggering 84 …
For years, travelers have been hunting for the next big thing in the Mexican Caribbean. As Cancun continues to build massive luxury resort towers and Tulum transforms into a bustling commercial hub, vacationers are desperately searching for a destination that still feels authentic. It turns out the ultimate laid back escape has been hiding right …
Navigating a bustling foreign city can be intimidating, even for veteran travelers. You step out of your private transfer in Playa del Carmen, and you are immediately hit with the vibrant, energetic chaos of the Riviera Maya. Which way is the ferry terminal to Cozumel? Where is the safest place to exchange your currency? What …
When the brand new Tulum International Airport opened its doors, it was hailed as the ultimate game changer for the Mexican Caribbean. For years, travelers heading to the bohemian jungle town had to fly into Cancun and endure a grueling two hour taxi ride down the highway. Suddenly, major airlines were rushing to offer direct …
When you are draining your vacation fund to escape the winter cold, you want to guarantee that your Mexican Caribbean getaway is flawless. While many travelers return to the same familiar hotels year after year, the luxury hospitality landscape in Quintana Roo is evolving. If you are looking to upgrade your upcoming vacation, you’re arriving …
If you are planning a winter getaway to the Mexican Caribbean, you already know the usual routine. You fly into the airport, hop on a crowded shuttle bus, and pull up to a massive mega resort alongside hundreds of people. You spend your entire week waking up at the crack of dawn just to throw …
If you have ever visited Playa del Carmen, you have walked down 5th Avenue. Known locally as Quinta Avenida, this massive, miles-long pedestrian thoroughfare is the absolute beating heart of the city. Running parallel to the ocean, it is a nonstop sensory overload of world-class restaurants, boutique shops, lively bars, and street performers. I almost …
You finally bite the bullet, book your flights, and tell your neighbor you are planning a trip to Cancun this winter. They immediately look at you and say, “Are you crazy? It is so dangerous in Mexico right now.” Then you talk to another friend who has visited the Riviera Maya dozens of times, and …
If you have been following the recent headlines coming out of the Tulum International Airport, you know it has been a turbulent few weeks. With major legacy carriers and budget airlines like JetBlue, Aeromexico, and Volaris recently pulling back or entirely suspending their operations due to steep operating costs, travelers and local hoteliers alike have …