The Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula truly have no shortage of incredible beach locations. Like something out of a postcard, each popular tourist destination has a plethora of white, sandy coastlines and crystal blue waters that honestly could make you never want to leave. One stunning beach town that is currently a cut above the …
Each year during the spring break holidays Cancun becomes even more electric than normal thanks to the huge influx of party-loving students that choose the destination. And while Cancun normally provides plenty of budget-friendly options for accommodation, the law of supply & demand can give vacation planning Americans a shock if they book too late. …
The good news is that sargassum season has yet to start in earnest this year in the Mexican Caribbean. However, the bad news is that many experts believe that a greater return of the algae is actually right around the corner later in February. Because of this, beach officials in Cancun are actually gearing up …
The new Tulum Airport began operations with domestic flights on December 1st of this past year. Now, it is preparing to begin welcoming international flights in the coming months, with flights from several U.S. cities already announced. As the dates draw closer you’re probably wondering about airport transportation and what it will cost. Transportation providers …
The official start of sargassum season might be a couple of months away, but the annoying seaweed has already arrived in several Mexican Caribbean destinations. The popular destinations of Tulum and Playa del Carmen have already experienced the arrival of sargassum, although levels remain low. Now, the popular island of Cozumel, which is less than …
Officials in the popular resort hotspot of Playa del Carmen have proactively launched a series of inspections across many of the city’s vacation rentals to improve visitor safety. The move is part of a wider regional effort to make Airbnbs and other similar accommodations safer for travelers. In 2024, online rentals will become more popular …
Isla Mujeres, an island off the Cancun shore, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent times, even breaking tourism records in 2023. While formerly a day trip destination for Cancun tourists, more and more travelers are choosing to stay overnight, and often longer, at this gorgeous island. This is mainly due to the growing number of …
Picking the right hotel on your vacation in the Mexican Caribbean can be especially tricky, and we are about to make it more so by throwing another luxury mega-resort into the mix. Hyatt Hotels has just announced the opening of the new Secrets Playa Blanca in Costa Mujeres, a 507 adults-only roomed paradise for groups …
As the sargassum season slowly but surely approaches Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, now is the best time to take advantage of unusually good swimming conditions in much of the region. Last week, strong winds and heavy rains contributed to pushing sargassum seaweed away from resort hotspots across the sun-soaked area. That’s especially true in Playa …
Cancun is a destination beloved by tourists globally, but its popularity among American travelers, who have been flocking to this paradisiacal town for decades, remains unmatched. In 2023, Cancun International Airport hit a new high, welcoming a whopping 41.4% of the 13.5 million Americans visiting Mexico – making it the top destination nationwide for U.S. …