‘Magical Towns’ seem to be all the rage at the moment, with the coveted title being given to more and more incredible locations in order to attract more tourists. One such town that strengthened its position as an internationally renowned tourist destination is the ‘Magical Town’ of Bacalar, which is receiving recognition for its stunning landscapes, …
Recent data has shown Cancun is home to the busiest airport terminal in Mexico, a surprising title considering Cancun has a relatively small population of just 900,000. Meanwhile, the capital Mexico City is close to breaking the 22 million mark. But Cancun has something Mexico City doesn’t. The title of the most popular beach vacation …
The beautiful island destination of Isla Mujeres has just announced two of its most popular beaches, Playa Norte and Playa Centro, have been awarded the internationally recognized Blue Flag award. Over the past few months, Isla Mujeres has been making news headlines repeatedly, and for all the right reasons. Extensive improvements in policing resources and …
Officials in the Mexican Caribbean are continuing to ramp up efforts to stem organized crime and scams that target travelers. This week, authorities revealed more details about a new initiative that will protect travelers from fraud and fake tour companies. With projections showing a record-breaking year for tourism in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, it’s …
If you visited the Mexican Caribbean many years ago, the picture that you remember will be a far cry from what the stunning location has become in recent years. What was once a backpackers’ paradise, with uninterrupted landscapes, peaceful towns, and unique accommodations, has been completely transformed with luxury investment, causing five-star hotel openings to …
Isla Mujeres is set to have some of its beaches awarded with the iconic Blue Flag certification this week after the island’s popularity seems to be growing exponentially among tourists. Just a short ferry ride away from the bustling city of Cancun lies an upcoming tourist hotspot that is complete with some of the most …
In the debut edition of the ‘World’s 50 Best Hotels’ ceremony that recently took place at London Guildhall, 580 specialists unveiled the selected resorts from over 35 destinations. Two Mexican Caribbean resorts managed to secure a position: Hotel Esencia in Tulum and Chablé Yucatán, located in the Chocholá municipality, about a 25-minute drive from Mérida …
It might not seem like Cancun needs any more hotels or resorts, but the popularity of the destination is growing so quickly that demand has to be kept up with. During the busy winter and spring break seasons, occupancy can get near 100 percent, so more accommodations are becoming more and more necessary. This is …
New statistics show that several Mexican Caribbean hotspots are attracting a surprisingly large number of travelers despite the ongoing low season. With the sun-soaked region growing massively in popularity this year, travelers are taking advantage of lower nightly rates and quieter beaches for a relaxing mid-fall getaway. Cancun, Puerto Morelos, and Isla Mujeres are currently three of the …
Cancun has a lot of hotels and resorts to choose from, but that isn’t stopping large hotel companies from building more. With the popularity of the destination growing so quickly, hotels are often nearly 100 percent occupied during the busiest seasons for tourism. And now there will be more than 1,000 more rooms for Cancun …