New projections released by environmental experts suggest that Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean may soon grapple with huge quantities of sargassum seaweed. The sargassum season typically begins around late February to early March, depending on a number of environmental factors. But this year, sargassum may start washing up on Mexican Caribbean shores in significant quantities …
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Each year during the spring break holidays Cancun becomes even more electric than normal thanks to the huge influx of party-loving students that choose the destination. And while Cancun normally provides plenty of budget-friendly options for accommodation, the law of supply & demand can give vacation planning Americans a shock if they book too late. …
Cancun will be one of the hottest international destinations for travelers in 2024, as confirmed by numerous rankings and statistics. As the coastal destination gears up for another record-breaking year for travel, visitors are increasingly choosing new types of accommodations to spend their well-earned holidays. A new report shows that this winter, Cancun’s vacation clubs are especially …
While Cancun soars in popularity with travelers this winter, two destinations in the southern corner of the Mexican Caribbean are surprisingly empty right now. Mahahual and Bacalar are among the most idyllic destinations in the state of Quintana Roo, offering a mix of white-sand beaches and azure lagoons. And with most travelers currently enjoying other sun-soaked destinations, now …
Hotels in the Riviera Maya recently reviewed feedback from many of the travelers who visited the region last year and put together a set of initiatives to help improve the experience that guests have on their beach vacation getaways in 2024. The Big Five “Although we cannot do much in the face of external situations, …
Travelers headed to Playa del Carmen beaches this week might come across an unexpected sight: red seaweed. Travelers and residents have taken to social media in recent days to share images and videos of the strange seaweed, which many have confused with sargassum. Although the sargassum season is expected to officially begin sometime in February, …
Beaches in the growing hotspot of Puerto Morelos – located just a stone’s throw from Cancun and Playa del Carmen – are set to receive major upgrades ahead of the record-breaking summer season. Puerto Morelos has seen its popularity explode with travelers in the past year thanks to its authentic and historical vibe as well …
After a slow start to the year, travelers have started to increase on the very popular Mexican Caribbean island getaway of Isla Holbox. Recently, boat operators transporting visitors to the island paradise have seen their number of passengers increase by a significant 60 percent. Travel Picks Up in Holbox Tourists love visiting Isla Holbox because …
The weather is warm, the beaches are waiting, and the hotel occupancy is lighter than the winter peak holiday travel season. It sounds like an excellent time to head on down to Cancun. January is a great time to visit the beach resort destination of Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean. Travelers can find plenty of …
The coastal hotspot of Playa del Carmen is set to receive a major boost in beach safety with the construction of up to nine new lifeguard lookout towers this year. With soaring arrival figures, Playa del Carmen is once again expected to be one of the hottest destinations for sun-seeking travelers in the Mexican Caribbean …