This Sunday, a 34-year-old British tourist fell from a balcony in the Moon Palace Hotel in Cancun, where he sustained a life-threatening head injury. Upon witnessing the incident, hotel staff contacted Cancun’s emergency services to take the victim to the nearby Galenia Hospital. The victim has since been transferred to the Cancun General Hospital after …

For some, it’s a bucket list experience, for others, it comes as an unexpected but unforgettable surprise. Whatever the case, beaches in Holbox, an emerging tourist hotspot north of Cancun, are increasingly popular thanks to a natural phenomenon: bioluminescent beaches.  This naturally-occurring wonder may seem out of this world, but it has a very scientific …

Cancun International Airport is struggling to cope with record travel demand as thousands of sun-seeking tourists visit the Mexican Caribbean daily. To help cut down wait times at long immigration lines, the airport has hired more staff and is promising to accelerate migratory red tape. Every experienced traveler knows how exhausting it can be to …

Chicago Native And Mexican Criminal Partner Found With Large Quantities Of Drugs An American man was arrested with his Mexican accomplice in Playa del Carmen last week after a police chase ended with the discovery of a loaded firearm and large quantities of drugs. Both men are in custody awaiting trial. According to multiple reports, …

The much anticipated new RIU resort opening in the Cancun Hotel Zone in November just announced that they will be offering an ‘Elite Club’ option for guests booking at the new property.  This will be a premium option that will give extra benefits to guests who opt in for the added service.  The Riu Palace …

Up until this past Thursday, August 20th there had been an extra step some tourists would have to take at the airport when visiting Cancun, but now Cancun has scrapped the mandatory arrival FMM form and is granting Americans a fast-track entry process.  This is welcome news for those that have had to wait in …

You could spend your whole Playa del Carmen vacation enjoying the city’s wonderful beaches, bars, and ever-expanding food scene. But this popular Mexican Caribbean destination also has its fair share of museums and galleries if you’re seeking a little culture during your vacation. Here are 5 must-see museums and galleries in Playa del Carmen, most …

A water taxi carrying more than 60 tourists was stranded in Chetumal on Wednesday night after departing Belize. After battling strong waves, the captain of the boat notified the Coast Guard who towed the boat back to shore, and no passengers were harmed in the frightening incident.  A ferry carrying at least 68 passengers, of …

The U.S Department of State has issued a new travel advisory for travelers headed to Mexico promoted by rising crime rates in the country. Cancun and the state of Quintana Roo remain at a level 2 advisory, meaning that travelers should exercise increased precaution. Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are overall safe destinations, and the …

Mexico’s Maya Train project was launched in 2018 and significant work had already been done by the time it was halted for environmental reasons, but now work has started again and Cancun tourists are expected to be able to ride the new Maya Train by the end of 2023.  Section 5 of the train’s track, …