The United States Federal Trade Commission has issued an official consumer alert warning for travelers planning to head to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean for the upcoming spring holiday travel period. Scammers are currently preying on travelers looking forward to enjoying a spring beach vacation getaway by offering them a free or low-priced trip to …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are currently seeing above-average temperatures for this time of the year as Cancun Red Cross officials warn travelers to take precautions amid the intense heat. This week, Cancun’s Red Cross issued a warning noting a dramatic increase in the number of travelers being affected by heatstroke, urging visitors to pay …
Just as predicted, the Mexican Caribbean is off to another blinding start of the year, welcoming huge numbers of tourists to the destination. During the first week of March alone, a couple of weeks out of the spring break period, 538,000 visitors arrived in Quintana Roo, proving that its popularity shows no sign of slowing …
Just a little over two weeks since its official inauguration, the long-awaited Cancun-Playa del Carmen section finally started welcoming tourists last Friday, March 15th. This is fantastic news for travelers left wondering about the actual ticket prices and schedules, as these details had not been available to the public since the inauguration ceremony. Tickets for …
Boarding an international flight at Cancun International Airport used to mean waiting in a long line, presenting a passport, tagging bags, printing a boarding pass, and then heading to the departure gate. It was a long process compared to the relatively quick kiosk process travelers from the United States are generally accustomed to for domestic …
Street and beach vending is a timeless tradition in Mexico and one that many travelers visiting Mexican vacation destinations want to experience. Whether buying souvenirs, unique handcrafts, or Mexican street food, you’ll likely see hundreds of tourists hitting up vendors for cheap goods during your Cancun vacation. While most vendors are honest locals just trying …
According to the Secretary of Security for the Solidarity government of Playa del Carmen, Raúl Tassinari, the popular coastal destination is intensifying safety measures to protect travelers this year amid skyrocketing demand for the coastal hotspot. Home to some of the most popular beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, Playa del Carmen is one of the leading …
The much-awaited Cancun to Playa del Carmen Maya Train route is officially up and running, with some travelers already publishing reviews of the new service. With a maximum capacity of up to 221 passengers per train, the 45-kilometer route is set to revolutionize transportation between two of the leading resort hotspots in the Mexican Caribbean. …
The Easter holiday season is upon us once again, which means one thing for the Mexican Caribbean—lots and lots of tourists. As many emerge from the cold winter months in search of some well-needed sun and respite, popular tourist hotspots like Playa del Carmen begin to ramp up security measures in an attempt to give …
Summer may not be the busiest time to visit Cancun, but it isn’t the slowest season, either. It’s the perfect time to visit if you’re looking for balmy beach days, warm Caribbean water, and cool cenotes, among other things. Even though not as many people visit in the summer as in the winter or spring, …