A string of drownings in Cancun and the Riviera Maya this year has brought the issue of water safety to the limelight. Although the Mexican Caribbean is a safe beach destination for travelers, there are several risks that travelers need to keep in mind when visiting the region’s plentiful white-sand beaches. Strong currents, waves, and …
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Beaches across much of Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are expected to have low sargassum levels during most of February, according to a recently-published forecast. That’s good news for the many travelers headed to the sun-soaked region this winter as travel numbers continue to skyrocket. The sargassum season typically begins in March and lasts until …
Travelers headed to Cancun will be relieved to hear that a recent report has suggested that there will be less sargassum invading its beaches this year compared to last year. The stinky seaweed has long since been a plague on the beaches of Cancun and the wider region, proving to be a problem that’s not …
There seems to be no end to Cancun’s soaring popularity among travelers after officials revealed the city’s hotels will be almost fully booked over the next three months. Millions of travelers are expected to flock to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean over the winter, pushing up average nightly rates at hotels and resorts across the …
Travel agencies widely predict Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean to be one of the most sought-after international destinations for U.S. travelers in 2023, a trend that has gone on for several years already. Travelers only have to venture a few hours north or south of Cancun to find some of the most stunning Caribbean destinations, …
This winter, millions of travelers are flocking to Cancun’s award-winning beaches in search of sun, fun, and tropical hospitality. A day out on the beach is a must-do when visiting Cancun, as it is home to some of the most incredible beaches in the world. Cancun’s gorgeous coastline is unmatched in condition, beauty, and variety, …
Travelers headed to Cancun over the Christmas holidays will be able to enjoy some of the city’s top beaches after officials announced that they would be extending their opening hours from 9 am to 6 pm. The decision has been warmly welcomed by visitors and locals alike, who will be able to enjoy the Mexican …
Motto by Hilton, a new lifestyle brand by Hilton, has opened its first hotel in Latin America in the beautiful city of Tulum, Mexico. The 115-room hotel is situated within the Hunab mixed-use lifestyle center and surrounded by a jungle with ancient ruins and pristine beaches. Their eco-friendly featured design, authentic food and beverage offerings, …
When we think about beach trips to Cancun, most of us picture gently breaking waves, shade-providing palm trees, and pristine, white-sanded beaches. Unfortunately, as most travelers realized this year, the presence of the stinky seaweed sargassum on the beaches of Cancun became a problem that many found hard to avoid. Its pungent stench and unsightly …
Playa del Carmen’s beaches are sargassum-free for the first time in over six months as the Atlantic hurricane season is helping keep the brown seaweed at bay. The resort town has struggled to contain vast quantities of sargassum seaweed over the summer, with authorities this year cleaning up more sargassum than at any point in …