There’s little doubt that the wider Caribbean region stands as one of the world’s most popular travel destinations, offering stunning beaches, upscale inclusives, and enviable weather. It’s also safe to say that among all of the Caribbean travel hotspots, competition is fierce, with several destinations such as Jamaica, Aruba, the Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic …
Things seem to be heating up for one of the highly anticipated projects in the Mexican Caribbean, as the new Tulum International Airport (Felipe Carrillo International Airport) is set to begin operations before the end of 2023. Why is it highly anticipated, we hear you ask? Well, the new state-of-the-art airport is expected to bring …
Recent data shows that millennials, who make up the age group 25-40, total a huge 60% of the visitors to the Mexican Caribbean this year. It likely won’t come as a shock to travelers that the millennial generation of Americans has a much higher passport ownership rate than the generations who came before them. While …
The fall typically brings moderate numbers of visitors to the Mexican Caribbean, at least compared to peak seasons like spring or winter. However, despite the low season, some of the region’s stunning coastlines never fail to attract visitors with its crystal clear waters and fine-grained sands. And Playa del Carmen’s beaches are no exception. Recent …
Fall is one of the best times to visit Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. With fewer crowds, travelers can enjoy empty beaches, lower nightly rates, and sargassum-free shores. Unlike summer and winter, which both see millions of travelers flock to the sun-drenched region, fall sees occupancy rates dip well below 60%, making it the ideal time to avoid …
The Mexican Caribbean normally has no shortage of outstanding beaches to soak up the sun and sip an endless supply of mimosas. But the specter of sargassum has played havoc with this simple pleasure over the past few years. Thankfully, this sargassum season has been a lot less intruding than previous years, a result of …
On October 14th, the Mexican Caribbean will witness an extraordinary event: the 2023 annular solar eclipse, the first in four decades. While this awe-inspiring phenomenon will be visible throughout the whole country, the southern states of Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo are in for a special treat with an impressive 90.5% sun coverage level. This …
Calling all budding archeologists, this is your sign to visit the incredible Chichén Itza which is currently experiencing an uptick in tour sales. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has made its most recent findings open to the public for the first time in decades this year, which seems to be gathering the …
Whether you’re a budding archeologist or just looking for an alternative to the endless beach days on offer when traveling to Cancun, this newly opened archeological site might just be right up your street! After being closed to the public for decades, Chichén Viejo has just recently opened its doors to the public and is …
For decades, Cancun was the absolute go-to Mexican Caribbean destination for travelers from all walks of life. But in the last few years, a handful of other lesser-known destinations have emerged as tourist hotspots, such as Playa del Carmen, Akumal, and Bacalar, offering a refreshing alternative to the bustling Cancun ambiance. However, none of these …