The State of Texas recently took the unusual step of issuing its own travel warning in an attempt to keep its citizens safe both during the upcoming Spring Break period and beyond. The travel warning, which was announced by the state over the weekend, warned travelers against visiting Mexico following a rise in violent incidents …
Cancun
Everybody worries about it, and some unfortunate travelers even have the terrible experience of going through it, but it is usually avoidable. That is, having your vacation ruined by some event that you do have some control over. Here are five things that can ruin your Cancun vacation and how to do everything in your …
The running battle between taxi drivers and Uber drivers in Cancun has thankfully calmed down significantly over the past month. Although the issue hasn’t gone away completely, and conflict continues in isolated cases. With that said, the local authorities in Cancun have taken steps to restore order to the industry by declaring any taxi driver …
One of the most popular activities enjoyed by tourists when visiting Cancun is snorkeling around the coral reefs in the region. One such reef is even part of the second largest reef system in the world, the Mesoamerican Reef Barrier System, a spot that snorkel and diving enthusiasts look forward to being able to see. …
The number one concern for most tourists while on vacation is, of course, safety, and while Cancun has a great reputation in contrast to other areas of Mexico, the issue of safety is still an important one. The public areas of Cancun, including the hotel zone, are patrolled extensively by the police, national guard, and …
There are a lot of amazing beaches in Cancun, and in fact, the beaches are the number one reason tourists visit Cancun, but some beaches are better than others. Some might always be extremely crowded, while others may be plagued with excessive sargassum, both things that might make the beach a little less enjoyable. But …
The tourist numbers in Cancun and Quintana Roo state as a whole are increasing with each coming year, and this means more tourist dollars. Not only that, tourists are traveling with the intention of spending more than in previous years. Compared to 2019, average spending is up nearly 20%. If the general rule of business …
If you are planning your next vacation and on the lookout for a tropical destination that is free of sargassum, then Isla Mujeres is the perfect place for you. This beautiful island is located off the coast of Cancun, just a 15-minute boat ride away, and has managed to avoid the recent invasion of sargassum …
Cancun is officially the top international destination for American travelers looking to get away on a vacation this Spring. According to travel gurus TripAdvisor, Cancun – which has been breaking its own traveler number-related records left, right, and center over the past few months – has proven itself to be the number one spot for …
It’s not uncommon to see new hotels and resorts popping up in Cancun and the surrounding areas, with multiple new openings taking place every year. But one hotel in Cancun, the Cancun Marriott, is closing its doors for renovation and plans to reopen as an all-inclusive property in 2024. The closing date is set for …