Summer may not be the busiest season in Cancun but that doesn’t mean it isn’t busy at all during the summer months. In fact, tourism officials are predicting that hotels and resorts in Cancun could reach occupancy rates as high as 90 percent this summer. And despite the fact that the summer season hasn’t even …
Tourists continue to flock to museums in the Riviera Maya this year, and soon, they will have even more to choose from. Three museums will soon open in the region, including one at Chichen Itza, the Puuc Archaeological Park, and the Dzibilchaltun Archaeological Zone. This comes as officials take note of statistics showing that tourists …
There’s no shortage of beautiful destinations in the Riviera Maya, and Cancun is only the beginning. Throughout the Mexican Caribbean, there are small towns and islands that highlight everything beautiful about this region. But beyond the white sand beaches and aqua-blue water, many of the places have even more to offer. Some of these places …
It’s shaping up to be another record-breaking year in terms of the number of international travelers heading to Cancun – and Canadians are looking likely to make up a sizeable portion of all visitors. Three popular airlines from the country – Air Canada, Swoop, and Air Transat have revealed their winter destination schedules, with each …
More and more travelers are opting for vacation packages that include transportation when planning their Cancun getaways. Transport-included packages take the hassle out of getting from the airport to beach resorts and help tourists avoid conflicts with or between taxis. Claudia Herrera, director of Sourcing Non-Air for Take-Off Mexico, says they have seen a 41% …
Isla Mujeres has been delighting sun-seeking travelers for decades, but this year, its popularity has skyrocketed with new hotel openings. This week, a brand new luxury all-inclusive opened its doors to guests in the idyllic island destination, further contributing to its opulent appeal. Here’s the latest on Isla Mujeres’ newest luxury property and all the …
As Cancun’s popularity soars among travelers this year, officials are committing more resources to protect tourists against crime, including scams and petty theft. Although the resort destination is one of the safest for international travel in Mexico, crimes against tourists remain a significant issue. Here’s the latest on what’s being done to ensure a safe …
The distance between Cancun Airport and the Hotel Zone is only just over 14 miles, but the drive can take a lot longer than you would expect. Travelers currently have to leave their hotels hours ahead of time in order to be there the suggested three hours before a scheduled flight. But a new bridge …
According to the director of the Federal Maritime and Federal Zone (ZOFEMAT), Adrian Medina, Playa del Carmen’s beaches are free of sargassum. He claims that the beaches are in their optimal state ahead of the Navy’s construction of the anti-sargassum net installation. While waiting for the nets to be completed, ZOFEMAT removed around 17 thousand …
Have you heard of Puerto Morelos? Don’t tell everyone, because it’s a real hidden gem – but guess what? Not only is this small town the ultimate chilled vacation spot, but it’s also only a 20-minute drive south of Cancun International Airport. Its location is an impressive selling point on its own, but this fishing …