With the official start of summer only three weeks in, Cancun is nearing capacity in its hotel zone with occupancy reaching close to 90%. As forecasted to break records this summer, Cancun seems to reign supreme in its popularity, with Cancun International Airport reporting a total of 1789 flights on Saturday alone. This number is …
As tourism booms this year in Cancun, the surrounding areas are feeling the impact as well. This has increased the need for additional essential services such as police, fire, and medical care to keep up with the demands of both locals and visitors alike. Because of this need, the island community of Isla Mujeres – …
American Airlines is the latest U.S. airline to announce more flights to Cancun this winter as the destination gears up for a record-breaking season. The United States’ largest airline has said it plans to operate up to 40 daily flights to the sun-soaked destination this winter to meet growing demand from Americans who can’t seem …
After a four-year hiatus, the Mexican government is re-launching an ambitious plan to help eradicate sargassum from popular beaches across the Mexican Caribbean. A magnet for international travelers, the Mexican Caribbean’s white-sand beaches are in better shape than ever thanks to new initiatives to tackle sargassum seaweed, a harmless yet unpleasant-smelling macroalgae that forms over …
Good news for price-conscious travelers looking to plan a vacation to Cancun later in the year. According to a recent survey, the beach resort destination is one of the most affordable locations in the world that still has some cheap flights available for travel now through the September Labor Day holiday. Flights For Sand and …
Puerto Morelos, a charming beach town just about a 40-minute drive from Cancun, is quickly emerging as one of the Riviera Maya’s top community tourism hotspots. So, what is community tourism all about? This travel trend aims to go beyond the typical beach-pool-party experience (not that there’s anything wrong with it). Instead, community tourism is …
The Mexican Caribbean coast extends for nearly 100 miles, not including the portion of the coast along the Gulf of Mexico, and is made up of beautiful, soft, white sand beaches and glass-like turquoise blue water. These characteristics are why there are so many spectacular beaches along this stretch of coastline. And they’re also why …
Officials in the popular beach destination Playa del Carmen have decided to significantly improve beach safety by deploying more lifeguards and extending the service’s operating hours during the peak of the summer travel season. While drownings are rare, close calls are a common occurrence in places like Playa del Carmen, where strong currents and waves …
Cancun is becoming so popular as a vacation destination that new hotel properties are opening every few months to keep up with demand. Some of the existing hotels are also being updated in order to offer the same level of service and amenities being provided by the new hotels. This includes the iconic Ritz-Carlton Cancun …
Officials in the emerging hotspot of Bacalar recently announced a massive new security operation to protect travelers over the summer. The coastal destination is most famous for its stunning azure lagoons, where travelers can find unique bungalow accommodations and scenic nature trails. With the destination exploding in popularity this summer, authorities are keen on protecting a growing …