Much of what makes the Mexican Caribbean so popular is best experienced in one of the region’s spectacular tropical islands. White-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and cozy boutique hotels are just a few of the features that make Quintana Roo’s islands a hit with travelers. One particular island is in splendid condition right now. Holbox, a …
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Now that the brown seaweed sargassum season is over in the Mexican Caribbean, Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone teams can finally hit the coastline of Playa del Carmen to put the final touches on the beaches for the peak fall and winter travel season. Peak Prepping of the Beaches Recovered sand started arriving this week on the …
It’s been a busy slow season in Cancun this year. According to officials with the Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zone in Cancun, more than 60,000 beachgoers have already made their way to the sun, sand, and surf in the beach resort destination this month alone. A Busy Slow Season It’s too early to make forecasts for the …
When visiting Cancun, at the top of many tourist to-do lists is a boat trip to the quaint island of Isla Mujeres. Known for its more authentic, small-town feel, Isla Mujeres is a popular spot for visitors to enjoy a day at the beach or even longer at the many resorts and hotel properties that …
Despite Cancun’s soaring popularity with travelers this year, a growing number of visitors are choosing to explore destinations outside of the resort hotspot. One destination that has been trending with visitors lately is Akumal. This quaint resort destination south of Cancun is famous for its quiet beaches, stunning outdoor activities, and iconic turtles. New statistics show …
Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean are experiencing the busiest year on record for travel, with projections showing that over 20 million people could set foot in the sun-soaked region this year. But one destination near Cancun is outright skyrocketing in popularity, with nearly all rooms in the sought-after location selling out this summer. With its …
Cancun’s copious white-sand beaches are one of the city’s most striking features, attracting millions of travelers from across the globe. For the millions of travelers who visit Cancun each year, spending some time sunbathing in one of the city’s picturesque white-sand beaches is a highlight of their Caribbean getaway. As travelers continue to flock to …
Across North America, the weather has been playing an even bigger part than usual in daily conversations. Hurricanes, cyclones, and tropical storms happen every year, and further, the forecast for the hurricane season points to it being a much more active few months than in recent years. Thankfully, Cancun doesn’t normally receive long and prolonged …
As travel to Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean skyrockets to new records in 2023, one destination just north of the resort hotspot is all the rage with tourists this year. Offering quaint beaches that are far quieter than those of Cancun, stunning high-end resorts with some of the world’s best culinary offerings, and convenient access …
The Mexican Caribbean normally has no shortage of outstanding beaches to soak up the sun and sip an endless supply of mimosas. But the specter of sargassum has played havoc with this simple pleasure over the past few years. Thankfully, this sargassum season has been a lot less intruding than previous years, a result of …