The stunning Mexican Caribbean destination of Isla Mujeres has issued important safety advice for all travelers who plan to stay on or visit the island this spring vacation season. While Isla Mujeres holds a fantastic water safety record, local authorities are determined that this remains so and that all travelers enjoy a safe and incident-free …
Isla Mujeres
After closing 2023 with record-breaking visitor numbers, Isla Mujeres, a stunning island off the coast of Cancun, continues to be a favorite among tourists exploring the Mexican Caribbean. Following the New Year celebrations, tourism in the region typically experiences a slight dip as both domestic and international travelers return to their hometowns. However, it looks …
Before the world went through the pandemic, the Mexican Caribbean was more popular than ever, with a whole host of tourism records broken in 2019. And while that may feel like a lifetime away for some, the destination, as well as other destinations throughout the world, have been working hard to return to the high-flying …
There are dozens of gorgeous beaches in Cancun and the Riviera Maya region, all characterized by their fine, white grain sand and sparkling waters. However, each of them offers a different experience, from the lively Cancun Hotel Zone’s beaches to the idyllic beauty of hidden gems like Mahahual and Akumal. Still, among these paradisiacal coastlines, …
The Mexican Caribbean is going through a vacation revolution. The main draws to the region have historically been Cancun and Tulum, two destination behemoths that have been continually popular for decades now. But things are changing and fast. More travelers than ever are turning their attention to the smaller but no less exciting destinations in …
Isla Mujeres, an island off the Cancun shore, has skyrocketed in popularity in recent times, even breaking tourism records in 2023. While formerly a day trip destination for Cancun tourists, more and more travelers are choosing to stay overnight, and often longer, at this gorgeous island. This is mainly due to the growing number of …
Picking the right hotel on your vacation in the Mexican Caribbean can be especially tricky, and we are about to make it more so by throwing another luxury mega-resort into the mix. Hyatt Hotels has just announced the opening of the new Secrets Playa Blanca in Costa Mujeres, a 507 adults-only roomed paradise for groups …
An unfortunate boating accident took the lives of four tourists crossing the narrow straight between Cancun and Isla Mujeres last Monday. The other mix of 13 passengers and two crew members had to be rescued from the waters by the Mexican Navy, municipal police and some very helpful volunteers in nearby private boats. The exact …
The Mexican Caribbean’s popularity skyrocketed in 2023, with several destinations across the region reporting record-breaking visitor numbers as the year came to a close. But not even tourist behemoths like Cancun or Playa del Carmen managed to outperform Isla Mujeres, which reported an impressive 100% hotel occupancy at the peak of the winter holidays. Following …
Cancun has undoubtedly cemented itself as the number one place to be in the Mexican Caribbean, most popular among American tourists. As it welcomes more and more people to its famous hotel zone each year, some tourists may be deterred by its apparent busyness and overcrowding, especially during the winter and summer months. That is …