Oh, Playa. One of the perfect places for tropical weather-loving, laptop-toting digital nomads is about to enter another busy winter season. If you’re planning to spend some time in Playa del Carmen this winter, whether it be your first time or your 12th time, you might be wondering what to pack for your trip. My …
Despite the fact that Cozumel is generally thought of as a safe vacation destination, 100 Navy officers have been deployed to the popular Mexican Caribbean city to help prevent crime. At the beginning of the month, the Secretary of Public Security of Quintana Roo, Rear Admiral Rubén Oyarvide Pedrero, paid a visit to Cozumel to …
The new Maya Train that is being built throughout the Yucatán Peninsula will no doubt be great for locals getting around, but it will also provide more opportunities for tourists as well. One of the biggest benefits is that it will give tourists the chance to explore many more archeological sites beyond the city of …
Krystal Grand Cancun, a 5-star resort located in Cancun’s popular resort district, is launching a new all-inclusive service concept called ‘Krystal Altitude’ in November. The new initiative is part of the Santa Fe hotel group’s wider effort to constantly improve customer service and client satisfaction across its properties in Mexico. The hospitality firm announced this …
Despite recent stories stating that the beaches across Cancun are noticeably clearer of the stinky seaweed nuisance that is sargassum, there’s a new problem plaguing them – garbage – that has become the current point of concern. Travelers and travel authorities in the region have noticed a rise in the amount of litter strewn across …
In an incident in the Cancun Hotel Zone that did not involve tourists but benefited everyone, 11 drug dealers were taken off the streets, along with drugs that were likely intended for sale. The arrests were made while various authorities were looking into a crime involving missing construction workers. The missing workers were part of …
Things are bustling south of Cancun. The popular hostel and co-working chain Selina just opened its latest property in Tulum earlier this month. Selina Tulum Downtown is now the brand’s second location in the beach town and the 12th in all of Mexico. The first property, Selina Tulum, is located along the beach in Tulum’s …
As the temperatures start to drop in places like Canada and the northern part of the U.S., Cancun continues to experience warm weather. In addition to the mild temperatures, the departure of sargassum is making the beaches attractive to locals and tourists right now. For these reasons, beachgoers can expect some of these beaches to …
Cancun International Airport has climbed more than 50 spots in the list of the world’s busiest airports for international travelers. This year, the airport ranks 10th in total international passenger traffic as the Mexican Caribbean gears up for a record-breaking winter travel season. Cancun International Airport is by far the largest in the Mexican Caribbean. …
Recently, Riu Playacar hotel, located in Playa del Carmen, was sued by a Chilean tourist after sustaining an alleged pelvic fracture from a fall. The accident happened on October 3rd, inside the hotel facilities, because of the wet floor. According to the tourist, she slipped in the hotel’s common area as there was no sign …