Car rentals are growing in popularity this year as travelers discover new ways to explore Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean beyond the resort. Offering a massive upgrade in terms of flexibility and freedom to explore at one’s pace, car rentals are a cost-effective and convenient option for a growing number of travelers. And with companies …
Across Mexico, the most prestigious national award a beach can receive is the certification from the organizers of the platinum beach scheme. The qualifying criteria are tight, and receiving this seal of approval is no easy task. With that being said, even with the large number of hurdles to jump in the pursuit of certification, …
The endlessly popular destination of Tulum, just south of Cancun, has begun the most promising fight against sargassum to date in the Mexican Caribbean. With a new containment initiative named “Tulum Against Sargassum”, it is hoped that this could spell the beginning of the end for sargassum as a seasonal headache to travelers. Investment In …
There are many vacation destinations that are perfect for a fall getaway, but Cancun is one of the most popular. It’s also one of the most affordable tropical destinations to visit in the coming months. In fact, Cancun is among the top destinations for an affordable vacation this fall, and with so much to offer, …
Recently, Cancun unveiled its newest shopping extravaganza: the Grand Outlet Riviera Maya. This impressive complex, nicknamed ‘GO Mall,’ іs оn track tо become not only the region’s largest shopping mall but also the biggest іn all оf Latin America. It’s clear that this ambitious goal might be well within reach since GO Mall has already …
The stunning tourism hotspot of Isla Mujeres is a truly special destination. Close enough to the coastline and Cancun to see the bright lights at night, it provides a more exclusive and contained experience for travelers. A huge plus of this exclusivity, and perhaps one of the top-selling points for Isla Mujeres, is just how …
Some would argue that 2023 has already been a historic year for tourism in Cancun, as it clinches the coveted title of the most popular beach destination in the entire world. Quintana Roo has seen huge, transformative investments in infrastructure, welfare and security, and conversation and preservation, which in turn has led to one of …
As the summer season draws to a close, Cancun and the Riviera Maya remain a magnet for travelers seeking thrilling experiences. The Mexican Association of Receptive Tourism Agencies (Amatur) recently announced outstanding results for the summer season in Cancun and the Riviera Maya, as well as destinations like Cozumel, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta. In …
At a recent high-level meeting that included the governor of Quintana Roo (the state home to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc.) and the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean raised a serious concern from the destination’s tourism providers. The vice president of the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean made the case that the …
Lately there seems to be no end to the reports of Cancun taxi drivers causing a scene, but typically their focus is Uber drivers, and tourists are only periodically affected. In the newest story in the taxi-Uber saga, though, tourists were affected, and they seemed to have no problem speaking out to the taxi driver. …