Security on Cancun beaches was increased recently due to a fight that occurred between street vendors in front of tourists who were on a Hotel Zone beach. The fight took place in the area of the Crown Paradise hotel at 10:00 in the morning and was caught on hotel video cameras. In the video, you …
A surprise joint police and military initiative began in recent days that includes members of the security forces performing surprise inspections in the bars and nightclubs of Playa Del Carmen. While the presence of police and military personnel in the streets of the city is nothing new, it is less common to extend their patrol …
Authorities in the popular southern resort town of Tulum are stepping up their game to keep the location’s spectacular tropical beaches cleaner than ever before. Several beaches in the seaside resort destination were recently awarded platinum certification, the highest distinction awarded under Mexico’s strict classification system. The accolade certifies extremely high standards when it comes …
A brand new massive all-inclusive resort is coming to Cancun’s hotel zone in late 2023. The new upscale resort will be called AVA Resort Cancun and will offer travelers luxurious amenities in addition to several novelties that will help the new brand to stand out among the competition. The new resort comes at a time …
As spring quickly approaches and summer is not far off, the time for sargassum to be present on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean has already begun. The brown seaweed is basically harmless but does emit an unpleasant odor as it decays on the shores of Cancun’s beaches, sometimes causing tourists to avoid the beaches …
More Americans than ever are now choosing the expat life, with everyone from young digital nomads to those ready to enjoy retirement choosing to experience life abroad. But while making the commitment to this new life is a difficult decision, the real head-scratcher comes with choosing exactly where to move. With that being said, the …
A tourist from the U.S. was arrested this week at the Cancun International Airport for attempting to cross the border with too much undeclared cash. According to the report from the Mexican National Guard, he was carrying approximately 1.1 million pesos (around $60,000 USD) at the time of his arrest and was not able to …
Where exceptional design meets well-being, where open space meets a remote exclusive resort with postcard-perfect backdrops in a tropical setting, in an eco-conscious environment where nature and luxury collide; Casa Chablé lies in the heart of the Sian Ka’an biosphere reserve, a heavenly retreat like no other. Casa Chablé is a haven for nature travelers …
This year, six Cancun resorts have been named 2023 award winners by Forbes Travel Guide, four of which were given 4-Star awards and two of which were awarded “Recommended” status. Every year Forbes Travel Guide recognizes exceptional hotels throughout the world with star ratings based on 900 different standards that are analyzed by a professional inspection …
The authorities in Playa Del Carmen are taking another huge step to improve security for tourists in the form of increased motorcycle patrols by local law enforcement. And this increase is far from being a PR exercise, with patrols being increased from the current number of 20 per day to over 300. The vast …