If you’ve ever scrolled through vacation rentals in Playa del Carmen, you know the drill. You find a place that looks incredible in the photos (rooftop pool, ocean view, the works) but there is always that tiny voice in the back of your head asking, “Is the plumbing actually going to work? Is this place …
Airbnb
The allure of booking a Cancun Airbnb is powerful. You see the pictures: a stunning, private condo with a modern kitchen, a spacious living room, and a balcony overlooking the sea, often for a price that seems to beat the nearby all-inclusive resorts. It promises a more authentic, local experience and the freedom to craft …
The rise of the vacation rental has completely transformed how people travel to Cancun. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo have offered travelers incredible freedom, space, and value, allowing them to escape the confines of a traditional all-inclusive and craft their own, more independent vacation. But this explosive growth has largely operated in a “Wild West” …
TULUM, Mexico – The shine appears to be wearing off Tulum, once the darling of the trendy travel scene. This Caribbean hotspot is now facing a harsh reality check, with luxury hotel prices dropping significantly as its popularity takes a hit. A perfect storm of issues, from an oversupply of properties to concerns about the …
Most travelers who visit Cancun stay in one of the many luxury all-inclusives that line the famous Hotel Zone, but Airbnbs are pretty popular in the destination, too. They’re a great option for families and other large groups traveling together because they typically have more space, but not all Airbnbs are safe. Fortunately, Cancun is …
A price war has broken out in Playa del Carmen, and travelers are set to benefit from the more intense competition. It was bound to happen as vacation rental properties in the Mexican Caribbean took market share from the resorts and hotels in the area as they aggressively lowered prices to attract tourists. Now the …
Scams affecting Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean’s booming vacation rental market are skyrocketing this year according to a new report from the digital platform Properties. A new study published this week reveals that the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo currently ranks the worst in Mexico in terms of vacation rental scams, with over 3000 …
Tourists booking accommodations for their spring vacations have shifted their reservations in Cancun from vacation rental properties to more resorts and hotels this year according to the Ministry of Tourism. This is partially due to a shift in the preferences of travelers. However, there is another very important power causing the interesting tourist shift underway …
Cozumel has no shortage of hotels and resorts, but it has almost as many Airbnbs, which are popular among travelers visiting the destination. Airbnbs offer several benefits to travelers, particularly those who visit a destination for an extended period. While there are plenty of great vacation rentals in Cozumel, though, over 1,000 Airbnbs on the …
Vacation rentals are becoming increasingly popular in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean as officials continue to introduce new laws to regulate the growing trend. According to new data from the Quintana Roo Tourism Secretariat, prices have risen by as much as 159% in certain hotspots as more and more travelers seek out affordable deals. In …