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, …
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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 …
Now is one of the best times to visit beaches in Isla Mujeres, which have reported low sargassum levels since July. The tropical island has managed to keep the pesky algae at bay unlike other destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, which have struggled with high levels of the brown seaweed over the summer. Just several …
For some, it’s a bucket list experience, for others, it comes as an unexpected but unforgettable surprise. Whatever the case, beaches in Holbox, an emerging tourist hotspot north of Cancun, are increasingly popular thanks to a natural phenomenon: bioluminescent beaches. This naturally-occurring wonder may seem out of this world, but it has a very scientific …
Keeping Cancun’s top-rated beaches clean this summer is a major priority for the local government as millions of tourists visit the area over the next few months. Aside from sargassum, a naturally-occurring seaweed, pollution, and plastic waste remain an issue facing the area’s beaches. In order to maintain beaches in pristine condition, Cancun’s government is …
Last Sunday afternoon, Cozumel lifeguard Jorge Cauich noticed four women being swept into the ocean on San Martin beach. The group consisted of two 17-year-old girls from Cozumel, as well as a 28-year-old and 30-year-old, both from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. Cauich managed to save all four women as well as notify other lifeguards of the …