The beach destination of Cancun is well known for its luxury resorts full of amenities for travelers seeking plenty of fun in the surf, sand and sun. However, more and more travelers are selecting to stay in the nearly 41,000 registered vacation rental properties dotted across the Mexican Caribbean region. Why is this trend so …
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New regulations are coming to vacation rentals in the Mexican State Quintana Roo which includes the popular tourist destinations of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres, and Tulum. The announcement came late last week from the leader of the Quintana Roo Tourism Secretariat Bernardo Cueto Riestra. What exactly does all of this mean for visitors …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean currently have more online vacation rentals – especially Airbnbs – than at any point in history. And while they offer a host of benefits, they also come with some notable downsides that travelers have to consider when booking their next Caribbean getaway. Officials have recently implemented sweeping changes to the …
There are a lot of options for accommodations when visiting Mexican Caribbean vacation destinations. Simple yet elegant hotels, luxury all-inclusives, unique hostels, charming boutique hotels, and spacious vacation rentals are all plentiful in places like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and other popular vacation destinations. But vacation rentals, like Airbnbs for example, are more popular …
Millions of travelers are flocking to resort destinations across the Mexican Caribbean as the record-breaking summer kicks off. But a growing number of travelers are opting for lesser-known destinations in search of authentic experiences, and by extension, are skipping out on staying at a resort. A new report shows that the southern cities of the …
The local and federal governments in Quintana Roo are being urged to better regulate Airbnb hosts in the state after it was brought to the attention of the public that many hosts are offering additional tours and activities on top of providing accommodation. Airbnb plays a big role in the tourism industry of Quintana Roo, …
The safety of online vacation rentals in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean has been a hot topic over the past years as platforms like Airbnb continue to see a surge in new apartments. Authorities in the region’s most visited city are in the final stages of implementing new regulations to make Airbnbs safer for travelers. …
Travelers can look forward to record amounts of online vacation rentals this winter in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. Whilst online rentals offer tourists plenty of advantages, such as unique locations, plenty of flexibility, and cheaper prices, they also have some downsides that many travelers are unaware of. In this article, we’ll tell you the …
Ilegal online vacation rentals may soon be a thing of the past in the Mexican Caribbean as authorities begin clamping down on the booming vacation rental market. The popularity of online platforms like Airbnb has skyrocketed in places like Cancun and Playa del Carmen, offering visitors cheap accommodation and greater flexibility. With concern over safety …
This week, reports emerged from the Ministries of Tourism and Finance in Quintana Roo of illegal Airbnb-style accommodations in the up-and-coming districts of Bacalar, Chetumal and Mahahual. Of the seven thousand rental units that operate throughout the area, 80% have been labelled as unsafe for tourists as they operate without government permits. This is dangerous …