Officials in the Mexican Caribbean have increased the sargassum alert level for the very first time this year. The alert level was raised from level one to level two in the beach resort vacation getaway to warn travelers that their fun in the sun, sand, and surf in the Mexican Caribbean will soon be impacted …
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is known for its mild winter weather, which is why so many Americans visit the destination between December and April, but during the summer, it can get pretty hot. Temperatures are currently already approaching the 90s, with heat indexes close to 100 degrees. Because various dangers exist as the temperatures rise, local …
An unfortunate accident occurred recently at a hotel in Puerto Morelos where three members of a tourist family, including a minor, were electrocuted when entering the swimming pool to cool off during their spring holiday vacation getaway. Danger in the Pool The family of travelers was enjoying their vacation getaway for the spring travel season …
It doesn’t take long to get from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen, and then to the island of Cozumel by ferry. The total trip time is less than an hour and a half, roughly 45 minutes from Cancun to Playa del Carmen, and then a 20-40 minute ferry ride, depending on which one you …
Travelers to Playa del Carmen are thinking small for their spring holiday beach vacation getaways this year. In fact, many of the popular boutique resort hotels in the popular Mexican Caribbean travel hotspot are projected to be sold out for the very busy peak spring holiday travel period. No Room at the Inn The trend …
With summer just around the corner, the Mexican Caribbean is readying itself to have yet another record-breaking year in tourism. One of the main reasons why so many flock here is due to the stunning beaches that are on offer, with places like Playa Del Carmen on the Riviera Maya boasting some award winners. Now, …
Just as predicted, the Mexican Caribbean is off to another blinding start of the year, welcoming huge numbers of tourists to the destination. During the first week of March alone, a couple of weeks out of the spring break period, 538,000 visitors arrived in Quintana Roo, proving that its popularity shows no sign of slowing …
Just a little over two weeks since its official inauguration, the long-awaited Cancun-Playa del Carmen section finally started welcoming tourists last Friday, March 15th. This is fantastic news for travelers left wondering about the actual ticket prices and schedules, as these details had not been available to the public since the inauguration ceremony. Tickets for …
The Easter holiday season is upon us once again, which means one thing for the Mexican Caribbean—lots and lots of tourists. As many emerge from the cold winter months in search of some well-needed sun and respite, popular tourist hotspots like Playa del Carmen begin to ramp up security measures in an attempt to give …
Travelers planning to enjoy the stunningly beautiful island of Cozumel now have more options than ever to get there with the announcement that the Xcaret Xailing ferries are finally in operation, with an extensive timetable providing visitors with a high level of convenience. This marks another big milestone for tourism transport in the Mexican Caribbean. …