One of the most reliable ways to get an idea of where is hot and where is not when planning a vacation is by occupancy rates. While it isn’t the most romantic data point, it does give travelers a great idea of which destinations are offering enough to keep bringing guests back season after season …
Playa del Carmen
The Mexican Caribbean is in no short supply of stunning beach coastlines and incredible cities and towns bursting with historical and cultural excellence. Tourists from all over the world are flocking to the region in the hope of experiencing just a glimpse of its beauty, and it is no wonder that all-inclusive resorts are experiencing …
The fall typically brings moderate numbers of visitors to the Mexican Caribbean, at least compared to peak seasons like spring or winter. However, despite the low season, some of the region’s stunning coastlines never fail to attract visitors with its crystal clear waters and fine-grained sands. And Playa del Carmen’s beaches are no exception. Recent …
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 …
The Mexican Caribbean is world-renowned for its fantastic all-inclusive resorts, which provide travelers with everything they need to have a magical vacation at one price. Across the region, the choice can seem endless, and for travelers, picking the right resort can feel like a bit of a gamble. Thankfully, for travelers who want that list …
While most of the Mexican Caribbean is experiencing a lull after the huge success of the summer season, it appears that bookings are already hotting up in anticipation of another busy winter. One such destination with an impressive number of hotel reservations already booked is Playa Del Carmen, with 40 percent of bookings for December …
Across Mexico, the most prestigious national award a beach can receive is the certification from the organizers of the platinum beach scheme. The qualifying criteria are tight, and receiving this seal of approval is no easy task. With that being said, even with the large number of hurdles to jump in the pursuit of certification, …
At a recent high-level meeting that included the governor of Quintana Roo (the state home to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc.) and the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean raised a serious concern from the destination’s tourism providers. The vice president of the Hotel Council of the Mexican Caribbean made the case that the …
The vast majority of travelers who visit the Mexican Caribbean choose either Cancun or Playa del Carmen as their base. And there’s no points for guessing why; both are super close to the Cancun International Airport, and after hours of flying the last thing most travelers want to do is embark on another trek. Tulum, …
There is little doubt that Playa del Carmen has become one of the top destinations not only in the Mexican Caribbean but the entire country. Welcoming more than 384,000 visitors during the summer season this year, this charming beach town keeps captivating travelers with its lively ambiance, beautiful beaches, and cosmopolitan feel. And now, the …