If you happen to be waking up early in Cancun this Tuesday, March 3, you are in for an absolute treat. Grab a cup of coffee and step out onto your resort balcony, because the Mexican Caribbean is getting a front-row seat to a spectacular astronomical event: a Total Lunar Eclipse, famously known as a …
A day trip to Isla Mujeres is practically a rite of passage for any Cancun vacationer. The promise of a laid-back island vibe, stunning beaches, and the freedom of exploring in a golf cart is the perfect antidote to the high-energy Hotel Zone. But if you are planning to take the ferry across the bay …
If you are trying to book a last-minute hotel in the Mexican Caribbean for March, you are probably out of luck. Right now, a massive shift in global travel patterns is funneling millions of tourists directly onto the Yucatan Peninsula, pushing the region to near-capacity. Across the board, the Mexican Caribbean is currently operating at …
You know the drill. You drop thousands of dollars on a luxurious, relaxing tropical getaway, only to find yourself setting a 6:00 AM alarm. You stumble out of your room in the dark, clutching a paperback and a bottle of sunscreen, ready to participate in the most cutthroat Olympic sport in Mexico: The Towel Game. …
Cancun’s popularity isn’t just booming right now; it is operating at a massive, staggering scale. The secret is out, and the undeniable proof is sitting on the tarmac at Cancun International Airport (CUN). This past Saturday set the stage for a massive March rush, recording a staggering 650 flights in a single day. Even more …
March in Cancun. For a long time, the month was unfairly stereotyped as a chaotic college party scene. But as the Mexican Caribbean has rapidly evolved into a multi-tiered, luxury-driven mega-destination, the reality on the ground has entirely shifted. Today, March represents the absolute peak of the high season. It is the month when North …
If you just read that headline and immediately thought about canceling your Riviera Maya vacation, take a deep breath. Yes, 60,000 tons of seaweed sounds like a total disaster. But before you panic, you need to look at what is actually happening behind the scenes to protect your trip. The City Council of Playa del …
With spring break just around the corner, millions of travelers are pulling their suitcases out of storage and finalizing their Caribbean itineraries. However, a recent wave of anxious chatter has hit travel forums. Following the recent security events in Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific coast, some tourists holding tickets to Cancun are second-guessing their plans. …
You just check into your oceanfront suite, unpack your bags, and head to the bathroom to get ready for bed. You wet your toothbrush, finish your routine, rinse your mouth, and then freeze. You just used the tap water. Cue the immediate, 1990s-era traveler panic. You start wondering if you need to call down to …
You finally made it to Cancun. You have your swimsuit on, your sunscreen applied, and you are ready to sprint straight into that postcard-perfect turquoise water. But before you dive into the surf today, you need to pause and look at the flags. Due to a sudden shift in weather patterns, Civil Protection authorities and …