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, …
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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 …
Travelers in the popular coastal resort city of Playa del Carmen are being warned to watch out for jellyfish and sea urchins amid growing cases of injuries caused by the area’s abundant marine wildlife. Although rarely dangerous, jellyfish and sea urchins can quickly ruin a pleasant day on the beach. But with growing awareness over …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are smashing record after record when it comes to travel. The stunning coastal hotspot is home to a massive number of award-winning luxury resorts and some of the world’s best beaches. But in 2024, the crown jewel of the Mexican Caribbean is set to further strengthen its position as a …
As the charming destination of Playa del Carmen reaches almost full occupancy this winter season, the influx of tourists in the area means popular hotspots like beaches and shopping malls are busy, busy, busy. Playa del Carmen has some pretty beautiful beach locations, such as Parque Los Fundadores and Playa Punta Esmeralda, where many tourists …
A shortage of lifeguards on the popular island of Isla Mujeres near Cancun is causing concern among officials and travelers alike. As a result, visitors are being told to follow important safety guidelines when visiting the sunny destination. Despite its skyrocketing popularity, a considerable number of businesses in Isla Mujeres fail to comply with local …
In the past couple of weeks, tourists enjoying the waters off the west coast of Mexico have been attacked by sharks, one resulting in the unfortunate death of the traveler. In Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, a tourist from Canada was attacked and killed by a shark in the water. An additional recent report of an alleged shark …